Hong Kong, who won the toss and decided to bat first put up a good total of 149 for 4 in their 20 overs. Openers Anshuman Rath (48) and Nizakat Khan (52) batted well with the latter impressively reaching his half-century. But Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka were impressive bowlers, with two and one wicket respectively.
Sri Lanka’s chase began sedately, and they trailed Hong Kong at the end of the PowerPlay. Pathum Nissanka, though, played a brilliant innings to turn things around. Hit by Hong Kong fielders no fewer than four times an innings of 68 runs from 44 balls, with his 18th T20I half-century was bang out of the top drawer for Nissanka.
Sri Lanka then suffered a dramatic collapse in the wake of Nissanka’s run-out, losing four wickets for eight runs. This created a tense finish. But Wanindu Hasaranga stood up, hitting a quickfire 20 and smashing a six and two fours to ensure the win for Sri Lanka with seven balls to spare.
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Highlights of Asia Cup 2025
(A) strong start for Hong Kong: The openers got off to a good start, scoring 42 in the PowerPlay and carrying it on into the middle overs.
(b) Nissanka’s fortunate and punishing innings The Sri Lankan was put down on 22, 40, 63 and 68 but he made Hong Kong pay for their fielding lapses by inflicting major damage.
(C) Sri Lanka’s late scare: Having put themselves in a comfortable position, Sri Lanka lost four wickets in quick succession and it nearly proved their undoing.
(D) The composed Hasaranga: He bailed them out with a rapid fire finish towards the end to lead his side home.
Hong Kong batted first, scoring 149 runs for four wickets in 20 overs, with top-grade performances from Nizakat Khan (52 not out) and Anshuman Rath (48).
Sri Lanka, in response, successfully chased down the target, making 153 for six with seven balls to spare. Pathum Nissanka was the star with 68, while Wanindu Hasaranga ensured the win with an unbeaten 20. Dushmantha Chameera and Hasaranga were at the forefront with the ball for Sri Lanka, with Yasim Murtaza standing high as Hong Kong’s top wicket-taker.
About the match result–
Sri Lanka won this match by 4 wickets. The breakdown of the score Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2025.
Hong Kong- 149/4
Sri lanka- 153/6 – (T:150, Ovr:18.5)