Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Match 8 Highlights: Sri Lanka Won By 4 Wickets, HKC Eliminated
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Match 8 Highlights: Sri Lanka escaped a scare against Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025, winning narrowly as fielding errors and a late assault by Wanindu Hasaranga secured a tense four-wicket victory.
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Match 8 Highlights: Sri Lanka narrowly won their Asia Cup match against Hong Kong, although they needed to improve their net run rate. Hong Hong struggled hard but were defeated by some key mistakes such as over 11 dropped catches and a no-ball by captain Yasim Murtaza at a critical moment. Wanindu Hasaranga seized the moment and broke an unbroken 20 off in only nine deliveries to help Sri Lanka win by a very small margin.
In the match Pathum Nissanka played a significant role in stabilizing the innings of Sri Lanka after a poor start where they lost an early wicket with only slightly more than 30 runs being scored during the powerplay. Nissanka’s 68 off 44 balls was well timed to ensure the scoreboard kept on running until Nissanka was run out in the 16 th over, leading to a mini-collapse. Sri Lankan innings has been in danger, but Hasaranga saved the situation in the end and got them a respectable score.
Earlier in the day Hong Kong had registered a very good 149/4 in 20 overs, much of which was due to the unbeaten half-century of Nizakat Khan. Khan made 52 out of 38 balls and had a partnership of 61 with Anshuman Rath. His innings was the second Hong Konger to score a fifty in the T20 Asia Cup. Nevertheless, the gallant attempt cost Hong Kong fielding lapses on an almost lost game.
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- 23:36 (IST) 15 Sep 2025
SL vs HKC Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka Seal Victory After Hasaranga’s Powerful Finish
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong Cricket made a valiant effort but it was Hasaranga who closed the deal in favor of the Sri Lankan. And, requiring only a boundary, Hasaranga went forth and struck a half-volley at the ground four straight. HKC will regret the lost opportunities, particularly the lost catches, but Sri Lanka finished the game easily with 7 balls to spare.
- 23:31 (IST) 15 Sep 2025
SL vs HKC Live Cricket Score: Yasim Murtaza Strikes Again as Kamindu Mendis Falls Caught by Hayat
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Yasim Murtaza did not stop his great rhythm, as he eliminated Kamindu Mendis with a tricky slower ball. Mendis then went out to collect the ball but could only manage to toss it high on the top edge to a deep mid-wicket where Hayat casually caught the ball. This wicket forces Hong Kong Cricket to mount more pressure on Sri Lanka and the chase becomes more tensed.
- 23:28 (IST) 15 Sep 2025
SL vs HKC Live Cricket Score: HKC Tightens Grip as Asalanka Falls Caught by Ayush Shukla
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong Cricket continued their resurgence as Ehsan Khan dismissed Pathum Asalanka. Asalanka attempted to cut a good length delivery but only managed a top-edge, sending the ball straight to short third man where Ayush Shukla took a simple catch. The HKC side now has a firm hold on the game, having removed another key batter.
- 23:26 (IST) 15 Sep 2025
SL vs HKC Live Cricket Score: HKC Strikes Back with Double Blow as Kusal Perera Falls to LBW
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong Cricket made a spectacular comeback with two wickets in two balls when Kusal Perera was lbw to Yasim Murtaza. Perera swung at a full, tossing ball but failed, receiving it on the back leg. The effect was umpire call and out call was upheld. A KJP review was in vain and HKC was back in the game after two set batters were dismissed in rapid succession.
- 23:22 (IST) 15 Sep 2025
SL vs HKC Live Cricket Score: Nissanka Run Out in Miscommunication as HKC Sputters
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: A costly run-out saw Nissanka depart after a mix-up with Kusal Perera. Chasing a second run, hesitation crept in as Nissanka turned toward mid-wicket, while Perera pressed on. Yasim Murtaza’s sharp fielding and a precise throw left Nissanka stranded short of the crease. His 68 off 44 was a fighting knock, but the dismissal stalled HKC’s momentum at a crucial juncture.
