Yet another great match took place on September 15, 2025, in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Check out the incredible performance showcased by the players through this blog that discusses the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Highlights, focusing on the Team players, the supporting staff, and the events that took place during the game.
The fans who watched the game live in the stadium said that it was truly an exceptional feeling to see their biases playing in person and so close, marking this as another hit game for the amazing Stadium of the United Arab Emirates.
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Both the Hong Kong team and the Sri Lanka team gave a fair and intense fight throughout the match, determined not to stagger even for a second. The Sri Lankan Batsmen had the Hong Kong team struggling to catch up in scores, and then the Sri Lankan bowlers secured their win by taking four wickets in the end.
Team | Score |
Hong Kong | 149/4 (20.0) |
Sri Lanka | 153/6 (18.5) |
Toss | Sri Lanka won and opted to bowl first |
Now let’s pay attention to what we are here for: The Team players, the Support Staff, the Player of the Match, and the Performance that was displayed to the audience.
Hong Kong Team, total players – 17
All-rounders – 4
Batsmen – 7
Bowlers – 6
Sri Lanka Team, total players – 17
All-rounders – 7
Batsmen – 5
Bowlers – 5
Players in the Hong Kong Team
Players | Role |
Yasim Murtaza (Captain) | Bowling All-rounder |
All-rounders | |
Nizakat Khan | Bowling All-rounder |
Aizaz Khan | Bowling All-rounder |
Nasrulla Rana | Bowling All-rounder |
Batsmen | |
Zeeshan Ali | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Anshuman Rath | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Shahid Wasif | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Babar Hayat | Batsman |
Kinchit Shah | Batsman |
Martin Coetzee | Batsman |
Kalhan Challu | Batsman |
Bowlers | |
Ayush Shukla | Bowler |
Ehsan Khan | Bowler |
Ateeq Iqbal | Bowler |
Mohammad Ghazanfar | Bowler |
Mohammad Waheed | Bowler |
Ali Hassan | Bowler |
Supporting Staff of Hong Kong
Name | Role |
Kaushal Silva | Head Coach |
Andrew Lloyd | Assistant Coach |
Mario Villavarayen | Consultant Coach |
Christopher Pickett | Analyst |
Max Yeung | Physiologist |
Smita Chhetri | Team Manager |
Players in the Sri Lankan Team
Players | Role |
Charith Asalanka (Captain) | Batting All-rounder |
All-rounders | |
Kamindu Mendis | Batting All-rounder |
Dasun Shanaka | Batting All-rounder |
Janith Liyanage | Batting All-rounder |
Wanindu Hasaranga | Bowling All-rounder |
Dunith Wellalage | Bowling All-rounder |
Chamika Karunaratne | Bowling All-rounder |
Batsmen | |
Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Kamil Mishara | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Kusal Perera | Wicketkeeper Batsman |
Pathum Nissanka | Batsman |
Nuwanidu Fernando | Batsman |
Bowlers | |
Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler |
Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
Binura Fernando | Bowler |
Nuwan Thushara | Bowler |
Supporting Staff of Sri Lanka
Name | Role |
Sanath Jayasuriya | Head Coach |
Thilina Kandamby | Batting Coach |
Craig Howard | Spin Bowling Coach |
Aaqib Javed | Fast Bowling Coach |
Upul Chandana | Fielding Coach |
Jonathan Porter | Physiologist |
Mahinda Halangoda | Team Manager |
Player of the Match
Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lankan Cricketer)
The opening batsman from Sri Lanka immediately threw the Hong Kong team off balance with a run of 68 off 44 balls, making the entire stadium roar with astonishment and cheers.
This feat was achieved by the one and only Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lanka’s treasured top-order batter, who has been a part of the field since 2021. His batting rolls inspire many young fans.
Name | Pathum Nissanka Silva |
Date of Birth | 18 May 1998 |
Pathum Nissanka Age | 27 |
National Side | Sri Lanka (2021-present) |
Role | Top-order Batter |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | Right-arm wrist spin |
Last T20I | 15 September 2025 v Hong Kong |
Last Score | 68 runs off 44 balls |
Current Team | Fortune Barishal |
Pathum’s Performance in the Asia Cup 2025
Runs | Balls | No. of 4’s hit | No. of 6’s hit |
68 | 44 | 6 | 2 |
HONG KONG vs SRI LANKA Highlights
Hong Kong Team Innings
Hong Kong Players | Score | Opposite Team Players | Score |
Nizakat Khan | 52 (38) | Dushmantha Chameera | 2/29 (4.0) |
Anshy Rath | 48 (46) | Wanindu Hasaranga | 1/27 (4.0) |
Sri Lanka Team Innings
Sri Lanka Players | Score | Opposite Team Players | Score |
Pathum Nissanka | 68 (44) | Yasim Murtaza (C) | 2/37 (4.0) |
Wanindu Hasarange | 20 (9) | Ayush Shukla | 1/30 (3.0) |
Performance in the Match
The Hong Kong Team’s batsmen did a great job scoring 149 runs at the beginning of the match after losing the toss, but the Sri Lankan team caught up to that score rather quickly when they got the bat in their hands.
Nizakat Khan’s score of 52 runs out of 38 balls and Anshy Rath’s score of 48 runs out of 46 balls made a huge impact in their fight against the Sri Lankan bowlers and showcased a wonderful example of team effort.
Yasim Murtaza’s bowling also contributed heavily to the match, with the most wickets taken for his team.
The most prominent players of the match for the Sri Lankan team were Pathum Nissanka (68 runs out of 44 runs), Wanindu Hasaranga (20 runs out of 9 balls), and Kusal Perera (20 runs). Their contributions to the match helped Sri Lanka reach the score of 153 in just 18.5 overs, with the achievement of having 7 balls to spare.
Team | Score |
Hong Kong | 149/4 (20.0) |
Sri Lanka | 153/6 (18.5) |
Summary | Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets |
Match No. | 8 |
Location | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates |
Conclusion
This match was an extremely satisfying win for the Sri Lankan team, and quite a sad outcome for the Hong Kong Team. Do you think the Hong Kong Team will be able to redeem themselves in the next match.
If you are curious, stay tuned for later updates! Check out other articles on the Cricket Dekha website to know about other country teams and their performances.
Frequently Asked Questions
HK vs SL Highlights 2025
Sri Lanka won by four wickets.
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka live score 2025
Sri Lanka: 153/6 , Hong Kong: 149/4.
The date on which the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka 2025 match took place.
Monday, 15 September 2025.
What is the location of the HK vs SL Asia Cup 2025?
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Who is the captain of the Sri Lanka team in the Asia Cup 2025?
Charith Asalanka, Batting All-rounder.
Who is the captain of the Hong Kong team in the Asia Cup 2025?
Yasim Murtaza, Bowling All-rounder.
Livestreaming of the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025.
Refer to the updates on www.cricketdekha.com.
Who was awarded Player of the Match in the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka 2-25 match?
Pathum Nissanka, Sri Lankan Top-order Batter.
Who was the toss winner of the Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka 2025 match?
Sri Lanka won, took bowling first.
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