Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Prediction, Asia Cup 2025, Match 8, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will go head-to-head with Hong Kong in the eighth match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 campaign at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 15.

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Led by Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their campaign opener. On the other hand, the Yasim Murtaza-led Hong Kong side lost to Bangladesh by seven wickets in their most recent encounter.

SL vs HK, Asia Cup 2025, Match 8, Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025, Match 8

Time & Date: 8:00 PM IST, Monday, September 15

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

SL vs HK, Asia Cup 2025, Match 8 Pitch Report

The Dubai surface is expected to assist batters comparatively right from the powerplay overs. We can anticipate scores of around 180 in the first innings. However, the captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first and put a lot of pressure on the opposition.

SL vs HK, Asia Cup 2025, Match 8 Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.

Hong Kong

Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (c), Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal.

SL vs HK, Asia Cup 2025, Match 8 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka

These two sides haven’t met against each other in the shortest format of the game so far. However, we can expect the Lankans to stamp their authority over the struggling Hong Kong side with a thumping win in this fixture.

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