Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Match 8 Highlights: Sri Lanka Won By 4 Wickets, HKC Eliminated

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: The scoreboard continued its ticking in the 13th over with aggressive stroke play by Nissanka and Kusal Perera. Nissanka hit two boundaries one of which was capitalized on a very important fielding drop at deep mid-wicket. Kusal Perera brought in a sharp drive and a mighty straight four. Their alliance injected much needed momentum in the HKC innings and the bowlers were put on the defensive.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Ayush Shukla delivers a slower off-cutter that is delivered as an outside off, and Nissanka pulls it back to deep mid-wicket to get a single. This is his personal score of fifty well deserved. Sanath Jayasuriya stands to applaud the composed effort of Nissanka. A good knock in the middle of the innings!

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Aizaz Khan hits with an astute slower short ball. Kamil Mishara attempts to move, but does not manage to get under it and ends up caught by Hayat at deep mid-wicket. Kamil Mishara c Hayat b Aizaz Khan 19(18) [4s-1 6s-1]. HKC seeks to exert additional pressure now. Drinks break called.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Ayush Shukla hits Ayush Shukla with an expensive over to sever the partnership. Anshuman Rath stands in mid-off to receive a seam-up, pace delivery that Mendis misses and hits in a pull shot.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong Cricket have demonstrated great poise at the bat, providing themselves with a fighting chance in the match. The inning was like a seesaw – the openers were on a roll, then a dull spell after the powerplay, and then progress after the drinks. The foundation of the entire was a settled collaboration between Nizakat Khan and Anshuman Rath. Rath only missed his fifty, and Nizakat achieved his milestone in the last over, becoming only the second HKC player to score 50+ in the Asia Cup. These are not huge but the aggregate gives hope since they go to the field to face a good Sri Lankan batting line-up.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Yasim Murtaza leaves after a short cameo of 5 runs off 4 balls with one boundary. The short and wide delivery by Shanaka lured Murtaza into a large slash, but he could only strike a straight blow to Chameera who caught on the solid shot at deep backward point, allowing Sri Lanka to get the early breakthrough.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: The innings of Nizakat Khan is terminated at 34/26 balls including four boundaries and one six. The shot that Nuwan Thushara delivered enticed him to miss, and Kusal Perera seized a sharp catch giving Sri Lanka the breakthrough at a critical point of the innings.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Anshuman Rath ends his brilliant innings at 48, two short of a half-century. A shorter leg-cutter of Chameera is not long enough, middled, but going straight to deep mid-wicket where Kamindu Mendis takes a comfortable catch. The crucial alliance is shattered, and Oman is supplied with one of the key wickets.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hayat leaves behind after he could not read the flighted googly of Hasaranga. As he runs down the track, he fails to receive the elevated effort, and the ball hits the inward side. Kusal Mendis is reacting furiously, gathering it and taking the bails out before Hayat can establish himself. Hayat goes for 4 off 10.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka eventually take the lead when Dushmantha Chameera hits. Zeeshan Ali, the batting player who has been batting with confidence, fumbles a pull shot and provides an easy top-edge to Kusal Mendis at point. The breakthrough terminates a solid start of the Hong Kong opening, which provides Sri Lanka with a boost that they badly needed at the beginning of their innings.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong began with a tentative start against Sri Lanka with Zeeshan Ali and Anshuman Rath seeking to establish themselves. Zeeshan Ali got a four early but survived a tight LBW appeal and Rath got a leg bye. They turned strike pretty well, and reaped singles and a three, and attempted to make an even platform.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: 

Hong Kong: Zeeshan Ali(w), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Shahid Wasif, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza(c), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ehsan Khan, Ateeq Iqbal 

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

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field first in their crucial clash. Having an opportunity to pursue the target in the most favorable circumstances, the Lankan team will focus on limiting Hong Kong and position themselves at a favourable position to pass the Super Four stage.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Sri Lanka approach Hong Kong with a clear upper hand because a victory will enhance their success of getting to the Super Four. Having beaten Bangladesh decisively, they appear to have it easy in defeating Hong Kong. Nevertheless, any prediction cannot be made in T20 cricket because it is an unpredictable game. Hong Kong, who lost two matches, has improved significantly against Bangladesh and they would be keen to finish their campaign with a historic victory. The toss will determine the tone in a few seconds.