Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Live Score and Commentary, Asia Cup, 15 September, 2025
COMPLETED / Group B / Dubai International Cricket Stadium
153/6 (18.5 ov)
149/4 (20 ov)
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
Recent
Player of the match
Pathum Nissanka,
Sri Lanka
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 20 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 222.22 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Ateequl Rehman Iqbal | 2.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 6.35 |
| Yasim Murtaza | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh (BAN won by 4 wickets) | Super Four, Match 1 (B1 v B2) | 20 Sep 2025 |
| Afghanistan (SL won by 6 wickets) | Group B | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Hong Kong (SL won by 4 wickets) | Group B | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Bangladesh (SL won by 6 wickets) | Group B | 13 Sep 2025 |
| Zimbabwe (SL won by 8 wickets) | 3rd T20I | 7 Sep 2025 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka (SL won by 4 wickets) | Group B | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Bangladesh (BAN won by 7 wickets) | Group B | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 94 runs) | Group B | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Malaysia (MAL won by 10 wickets) | Final | 26 Jul 2025 |
| Singapore (HKG won by 52 runs) | Match 12 | 24 Jul 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 26 run (1.5 ov): Wanindu Hasaranga: 20 (9), Dasun Shanaka: 5 (2)
- Last Bat: Kamindu Mendis 5(5) - c B Hayat b Yasim Murtaza Yasim Murtaza
- Fall of Wickets: 26 - 1 Kusal Mendis, 62 - 2 Kamil Mishara, 119 - 3 Pathum Nissanka, 119 - 4 Kusal Perera, 122 - 5 Charith Asalanka, 127 - 6 Kamindu Mendis
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, Hong Kong - 2 of 2
- Toss: Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: Group B
- Series: Asia Cup
- Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
- Time: 08:00 PM
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- City: Dubai
- Umpires: Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh), Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan), Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh, TV)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera goes forward, tucks defensive shot toward the fielder at short mid wicket, who halts the ball.
Ehsan Khan to Kusal Perera, 1 run, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Ehsan Khan to Pathum Nissanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Pathum Nissanka goes forward and slash defensive shot towards mid on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Pathum Nissanka runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza) 68 (44) Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, 1 run, runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza), Run out !! off break ball, good length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, hits flick shot to short mid wicket and took off for a risky double, but Yasim Murtaza was quick to react, threw it towards the stumps. Pathum Nissanka was caught napping and had no chance of making it back in time. Run out!
Kusal Perera lbw b Yasim Murtaza 20 (16) Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, no run, lbw b Yasim Murtaza, Out LBW !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kusal Perera hangs in the crease, takes a big risk to chunk it away, but unfortunately, mistimes it, and the ball hits the pad, and Yasim Murtaza appeals for an LBW, which is given by the umpire. Kusal Perera has to go back.
Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Yasim Murtaza bowls a sharp delivery, and Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the leg stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards short mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Charith Asalanka goes forward and dabs defensive shot, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Charith Asalanka c A Shukla b Ehsan Khan 2 (5) Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run, c A Shukla b Ehsan Khan, Caught out!! off break ball good length on the off stump, Charith Asalanka hangs in the crease to take the gamble with punch towards point, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Ayush Shukla. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 2 runs.
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease and dabs push, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run, Kamindu Mendis hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident defensive shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Kamindu Mendis c B Hayat b Yasim Murtaza 5 (5) Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, no run, c B Hayat b Yasim Murtaza, Caught out!! off break ball full length on the off stump, Kamindu Mendis goes forward to take the gamble with sloge sweep towards deep mid wicket, in the air!! and is perfectly caught by Babar Hayat. Leading to a soft dismissal.
Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 2 no ball, No ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, whacks an elegant drive, ball raced away to long off, earning, It's a no ball ! Yasim Murtaza overstepped the crease. Free hit is coming up
Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to long on for a colossal Maximum!
Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease and slash defensive shot towards long on, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards deep cover for 1 run.
Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Dasun Shanaka hangs in the crease, plays punch in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease and slash drive towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep point for 2 runs.
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease to take off break ball of good length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident flick shot that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 2 runs.
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, Wanindu Hasaranga hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to long on. Ball finds the ropes for four.