Maharoof: Sri Lanka played with a 'fear of failure' mentality
Farveez Maharoof on why Sri Lanka failed to register a convincing win
15/09Result
8th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Dubai, Sep 15 2025
-
![Hong Kong]( "Hong Kong")
-
![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
-
![Hong Kong]( "Hong Kong")
-
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
153/6 (18.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Maharoof: Nissanka among the best all-format openers
Farveez Maharoof and Abhinav Mukund on the SL opener's knock against Hong Kong
Maharoof: 'Theekshana needs to become a wicket-taking option'
Abhinav Mukund and Farveez Maharoof on the spinner's spell against Hong Kong
Maharoof: 'Lots to like about Mishara's character'
'Still raw, but lots to like about his character', says Farveez Maharoof
Should SL play Wellalage or Theekshana?
Farveez Maharoof previews Sri Lanka's game against Hong Kong with Yash Jha
Match Coverage
All Match NewsAsalanka 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
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
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
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
