Nissanka helps Sri Lanka edge sloppy Hong Kong in a thriller
Hong Kong gave Sri Lanka a scare, but a slew of dropped chances meant they could not pull off the upset
15/09Result
8th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Dubai, Sep 15 2025
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![Hong Kong]( "Hong Kong")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
153/6 (18.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
15/09Result
8th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Dubai, Sep 15 2025
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![Hong Kong]( "Hong Kong")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
153/6 (18.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Asalanka on tense finish: 'Our heart was in our mouths'
Sri Lanka struggled to get breakthroughs with the ball and endured a collapse of 4 for 8 in their chase
Nizakat, Rath drag Hong Kong to 149 against Sri Lanka
A 61-run third-wicket stand held the Hong Kong innings together
Theekshana in, Pathirana out as Sri Lanka bowl against Hong Kong
Shahid Wasif replaced Kalhan Challu in Hong Kong's only change
Preview
Uphill task for Hong Kong against dominant Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have promised to field a "full-strength side", and that might mean Maheesh Theekshana getting in keeping in mind the conditions in Dubai
