Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025, Group B, Match 8, Live Streaming
Sri Lanka will compete against Hong Kong in the 8th match of the 2025 Cricket Asia Cup Group B on September 15, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Watch Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Live on Smartcric in HD.
SL vs HK 8th Match, Asia Cup 2025, Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka
15 Sep, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Hong Kong
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming
PTV Sports will provide live coverage of the Sri Lanka vs. Hong Kong match in Pakistan. Fans can also livestream the game on Tamasha and Myco.
For viewers in MENA countries, the match can be watched live on Cricbuzz and Criclife Max. Additionally, if you are in other parts of the world, Freehit and Touchcric will offer live streaming of the matches.
| Country | TV Channels |
| India | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC, Sandbrix |
| Hong Kong | Cricbuzz, Cricinfo |
| UAE | e&T, Starz On |
| Worldwide | Smartcric, Crichd |
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Head to Head (Last 10 Matches)
Sri Lanka and Hong Kong have faced each other only a few times in T20Is, with Sri Lanka usually coming out on top. Their last encounter was during the 2014 ACC T20 Cup, where Sri Lanka secured a comfortable victory. In terms of Asia Cup history, they have never faced each other before.
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Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Sri Lanka
| W | W | L | W | L |
Hong Kong
| L | L | L | W | W |
Teams and Squad
Below is the possible XI for both teams:
| Sri Lanka Squad | Hong Kong Squad |
| Charith Asalanka (Captain) | Yasim Murtaza (C) |
| Pathum Nissanka | Babar Hayat (VC) |
| Kusal Mendis | Zeeshan Ali (WK) |
| Kusal Perera | Shahid Wasif (WK) |
| Nuwanidu Fernando | Niazakat Khan Mohammad |
| Chamika Karunaratne | Nasrulla Rana |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Martin Coetzee |
| Dushan Hemantha | Anshuman Rath |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Ehsan Khan |
| Kamindu Mendis | Kalhan Marc Challu |
| Kamil Mishara | Ayush Ashish Shukla |
| Vishen Halambage | Mohammad Aizaz Khan |
| Dasun Shanaka | Ateeq Ul Rehman Iqbal |
| Dunith Wellalage | Kinchit Shah |
| Binura Fernando | Adil Mehmood |
| Nuwan Thushara | Anas Khan |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Haroon Mohammad Arshad |
| Ali-Hassan | |
| Ghazanfar Mohammad | |
| Mohammad Waheed |
Match Preview
Hong Kong has shown considerable improvement, having qualified for the Asia Cup through the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. Sri Lanka enters this match as the clear favorites due to their strong batting lineup, spin-heavy bowling attack, and experience in high-pressure situations. However, Hong Kong could present a challenge if their top order performs well and their spinners take advantage of Dubai’s conditions.
On the same day, the Asia Cup 2025 will have a double header day on September 15, 2025, where the United Arab Emirates and Oman will face each other in the first match. This match is crucial for both teams, as the United Arab Emirates vs Oman in Group A will determine the third place in the group stage. If the UAE gives Pakistan an upset, the Pakistani team will be eliminated from the group stage.
Pitch Report
The pitch is known for being favorable to batters early in the game, while spinners tend to find assistance as the match progresses. Dew could play an important role in the evening, benefiting the team that is chasing.
The average first-innings score is expected to be around 160-170 runs. Weather conditions in Dubai during September are typically hot and humid, with temperatures expected to range between 33-36°C at the 6:30 PM GST start time.