Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong 8th Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between SL vs HKG 8th T20I match?

The eighth match of the tournament will see Sri Lanka taking on Hong Kong at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on 15th September. 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka was coming off a fresh T20I series victory over Zimbabwe earlier this month. They won the three-match series 2-1. The island nation took on their arch-rivals, Bangladesh, in their first match and beat them by 6 wickets. They are one of the clear favourites and contenders to win this year's tournament. With strong and disciplined bowling, they first restricted Bangladesh to just 139 runs for 5 wickets in their first innings and then chased down the target in just 14.4 overs. Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant half-century, and Kamil Mishra played a match-winning knock of 46. 

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, on the other hand, were looking to do well in their fifth Asia Cup appearance, but it didn't last long as Afghanistan thumped them with a whopping 94-run victory in their first match. Then they were thrashed by 7 wickets by Bangladesh in their second outing. The Yasim Murtaza-led side has already been eliminated from the tournament with back-to-back defeats, however, they will aim to end their tournament on a winning note. 

SL vs HKG 8th T20I Match Details

SL vs HKG 8th T20I Pitch Report

The venue at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is mostly favourable for the spinners, and it has been quite evident from the matches that are being played here. The average first-innings total in this format is just 135, which suggests that scoring and playing freely won't be an easy choice. However, since it is a day-night game, the ball can move under the light, and batters will be able to play only if they get settled at the crease. 

SL vs HKG 8th T20I Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain hot and humid throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be humid with 50-60% humidity. The maximum temperature will be around 38-42 °C, followed by a wind speed of 18 kmph. 

SL vs HKG Head-to-Head Records

• This will be the first face-off between these two teams.

SL vs HKG 8th T20I Probable XI

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

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

Players To Watch Out For In SL vs HKG 8th T20I Match

• Pathum Nissanka | SL: Pathum Nissanka is one of the finest batters in this Sri Lankan team, amassing huge runs in his best form. The young 27-year-old right-hand opener starts the assault from the beginning and has been in sublime touch this year. He scored a brilliant fifty in the first match against Bangladesh and would look to continue his form going forward.

• Nizakat Khan | HKG: Nizakat is one of the veteran batters for this Hong Kong team who has experience in playing in more than 100+ T20I matches for his country. He has featured in 117 T20Is in his career so far, where he has scored 2324 runs, including 11 half-centuries. He was the standout batter from his team in the last match against Bangladesh. He is one batter to look out for in this match. 

SL vs HKG 8th T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last five T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl on four occasions, and toss-winning teams have opted to bat once. 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 45 out of the total 95 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 49. This makes it clear that the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first and try to restrict the opponents under the par score.

SL vs HKG Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Hong Kong (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-55
• SL Total: 155-165
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Sri Lanka (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 35-40
• HKG Total: 135-145
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka

Who will win today's SL vs HKG T20I match?

By looking at the recent form of both teams, this match is going to be favourable for Sri Lanka as they are coming into this tournament on the back of phenomenal form. Their bowling attack is superior and more lethal than Hong Kong's. They are likely to dominate this match, but Hong Kong will aim to end their tournament on a high note.