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**Sri Lanka Looks to Continue Winning Streak Against Hong Kong in Asia Cup Clash**

**Dubai, [Date close to Sept 15, 2025]** – Sri Lanka will face Hong Kong in the eighth T20I match of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 15th in Dubai. This Group B encounter sees Sri Lanka, fresh off a 6-wicket victory against Bangladesh, aiming to maintain their momentum. For Hong Kong, however, the stakes are about pride, as they seek to salvage something positive from the tournament after already suffering defeats against Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka, the defending T20 Asia Cup champions, haven’t had the most impressive run in major tournaments since their historic win. Charith Asalanka, the captain, reminded everyone of their capabilities in the match against Bangladesh. While history is on Sri Lanka’s side, Hong Kong will be looking to spoil that.

Hong Kong has suffered defeats in both of their matches in this Asia Cup so far.

This will be the first-ever international meeting between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong. Sri Lanka has won three of their last five T20Is, while Hong Kong’s recent record is the opposite.

Spin is expected to play a key role on the Dubai pitch, making Wanindu Hasaranga a major threat for Sri Lanka. The team is expected to field a full-strength squad, potentially bringing in Maheesh Theekshana to further exploit the spin-friendly conditions. Hong Kong, while likely to retain a similar lineup, might consider giving opportunities to some of their bench players in what will be their final match of the tournament. Ehsan Khan will be Hong Kong’s key bowler.

**Predicted Lineups:**

* **Sri Lanka:** 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:** Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aijaz Khan, Auyush Shukla, Atiq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Challu

**Elsewhere in the Asia Cup:** In another match on the same day, the UAE will take on Oman in Abu Dhabi, in a Group A match. The match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony Liv.

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