Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong – Match Highlights | Updated Points Table

Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 witnessed an exciting contest between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong at the Dubai International Stadium. Sri Lanka would have aimed to improve their Net Run Rate (NRR) in this match, but they were given a massive scare by a determined Hong Kong side.

Despite Hong Kong’s spirited fightback, they ultimately faltered due to crucial errors, dropping over 11 catches, and their captain Yasim Murtaza, delivering a costly no-ball at a pivotal moment when Hong Kong was gaining the upper hand.

Wanindu Hasaranga seized the opportunity, smashing an unbeaten 20 off just nine balls to guide Sri Lanka to a narrow victory. Earlier in the innings, Pathum Nissanka played a crucial role in steadying Sri Lanka after a shaky start.

Following a modest 30 runs and the loss of an early wicket in the powerplay, Nissanka crafted an aggressive yet calculated innings of 68 runs off 44 balls before being run out in the 16th over. His departure triggered a collapse, which was only halted by Hasaranga’s late blitz.

On the other side, Hong Kong’s innings was led by an impressive performance from Nizakat Khan, who scored an unbeaten 52 runs off 38 balls, forming a crucial 61-run partnership with Anshuman Rath (who contributed significantly) to help Hong Kong post 149/4 in 20 overs. Nizakat’s half-century made him only the second Hong Kong player to reach this milestone in the T20 Asia Cup.

Despite the loss, Hong Kong’s fightback was commendable and demonstrated their growing competitive spirit on the big stage.

Asia Cup 2025: Match Summary

Key Performers

• Pathum Nissanka – 68/44 Dominant with the bat, anchoring the chase with an elegant and aggressive approach.
• Dushmantha Chameera—right-arm fast bowler, taking crucial wickets and controlling the run rate.
• Kamil Mishara – Finisher of the match with a composed innings.
• Nizakat Khan (HK)—Impressive with the bat, scoring 52 runs off 38 balls for the team with an elegant and aggressive approach.
• Anshuman Rath—Impressive with the bat, scoring 48 runs off 46 balls

Match Result

• Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets and continued their strong run in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage.

Sri Lanka’s clinical performance in both batting and bowling departments highlighted why they are the defending champions.
Hong Kong showed fighting spirit but lacked the experience and stability to challenge a strong Sri Lankan side.

This victory further cements Sri Lanka’s position as a top contender for the Asia Cup 2025 Points Table.

Group A Standings

Group B Standings

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