Sri Lanka Beats Hong Kong
Sri Lanka Beats Hong Kong by 4 Wickets | Asia Cup 2025 Group B Thriller
Sri Lanka climbs to the top of the Asia Cup 2025 table after a thrilling 4-wicket win over Hong Kong. Pathum Nissanka's explosive 68 seals the chase in Dubai!
Full Match Report: SL vs HK - 8th Match, Group B | Asia Cup 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl
In a high-pressure Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka edged past Hong Kong by 4 wickets, chasing down 150 with 7 balls to spare. With this win, Sri Lanka secured 4 points and topped the group, while Hong Kong was knocked out of the tournament after back-to-back defeats.
Hong Kong Innings – 149/4 in 20 Overs
Despite early breakthroughs, Hong Kong put up a respectable total of 149/4, led by a composed 52 off 38 balls from Nizakat Khan*. Anshuman Rath chipped in with 48, while Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept things tight.
- Chameera was the pick of the bowlers with 2/29
- Hasaranga and Shanaka picked up a wicket each
Sri Lanka Innings – 153/6 in 18.5 Overs
Chasing 150, Sri Lanka got off to a strong start thanks to Pathum Nissanka, who scored a match-winning 68 off 44 balls and was deservedly named Player of the Match. Though the middle-order wobbled, Wanindu Hasaranga’s fiery 20 off 9 balls* ensured Sri Lanka got over the line.
- Yasim Murtaza tried to pull things back for HK with 2 wickets
- However, Sri Lanka held their nerve to finish it off in 18.5 overs
Current Scenario in Group B
- Sri Lanka: 4 Points (Top of the Table)
- Hong Kong: Eliminated
Tonight's Do-or-Die Clash: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (8 PM IST, Dubai)
It's all to play for in tonight's Group A game. Bangladesh must win against Afghanistan to stay alive in the Asia Cup 2025. A loss will see them knocked out of the tournament.
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