Sri Lanka Vs Hong Kong, 8th Match Asia Cup 2025

The 8th match of the Asia Cup 2025 features Sri Lanka (SL) vs Hong Kong (HK) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Check pitch report, probable XIs, key players, and winning chances in our SL vs HK Asia Cup 2025 match prediction.

Sri Lanka, under the captaincy of Charith Asalanka, bring a balanced squad filled with power hitters like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, and Kusal Mendis, alongside world-class all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka. Their bowling attack, led by Theekshana, Chameera, and Thushara, provides both pace and spin options to control the game.

Hong Kong, led by Yasim Murtaza, rely heavily on experienced campaigners like Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, and Nizakat Khan for batting stability. Their bowling attack with Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, and Aizaz Khan has the potential to cause problems, but they need to step up against Sri Lanka’s strong batting depth.

📌 If Sri Lanka Bat First

• Expected Total: 165–185 (T20 format)
• Key Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis
• Key HK Bowlers: Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla
• Strategic Insight: Sri Lanka’s top order is aggressive; if they survive the powerplay, they can post a big score above 170+.

📌 If Hong Kong Bat First

• Expected Total: 135–150
• Key Batters: Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan
• Key SL Bowlers: Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana
• Strategic Insight: Hong Kong’s batting must avoid early wickets. A total around 150 could give them a fighting chance if their bowlers strike early.

🎯 Winning Probability – Asia Cup 2025 Prediction

• Sri Lanka (SL): 70%
• Hong Kong (HK): 30%

👉 According to our SL vs HK Asia Cup 2025 prediction, Sri Lanka start as clear favorites due to their superior batting depth, all-round quality, and world-class bowling attack. Hong Kong will need a standout performance from their senior players to cause an upset in Dubai.

Sri Lanka (SL):
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

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

📌 Must-Have Picks

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) – Aggressive opener, consistent scorer, perfect for top-order fantasy points.
• Kusal Mendis (SL) – Wicketkeeper-batter, reliable middle-order anchor with strike rotation ability.
• Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) – All-rounder, can take key wickets and hit quick runs lower down.
• Babar Hayat (HK) – Aggressive top-order batter, can dominate if he gets going.
• Yasim Murtaza (HK) – All-rounder, offers dual points with bat and ball.

👑 Captaincy Choices (C)

• Pathum Nissanka (SL) – Can play a long, match-winning innings at the top of the order.
• Babar Hayat (HK) – If he survives the powerplay, capable of a big impact.

👥 Vice-Captain Choices (VC)

• Kusal Mendis (SL) – Consistent fantasy performer, provides stability in the middle order.
• Yasim Murtaza (HK) – All-rounder points with both batting and bowling contributions.

⚡ Differential Picks (X-Factors)

• Charith Asalanka (SL) – Captain and stabilizer, can accelerate the innings in the middle overs.
• Nizakat Khan (HK) – Experienced batter, could be a surprise scorer in fantasy leagues.
• Maheesh Theekshana (SL) – Mystery spinner, wicket-taking threat in middle overs.

🏆 Suggested Fantasy XI (Dream11/My11Circle)

WK: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka (C), Babar Hayat (VC), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Yasim Murtaza
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Ehsan Khan

👉 A balanced XI with 4 batters, 2 all-rounders, and 4 bowlers, covering powerplay, middle overs, and death overs for fantasy scoring.