SL vs HK Match Prediction, Who will win today 8th T20I match?

By Akshay - Sep 15, 2025 11:23 AM
Last updated on Sep 15, 2025 11:31 AM

SL vs HK Match 8, Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka will take on Hong Kong in the eighth match of Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 15 at 8:00 PM (IST) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

SL vs HK Match Previews

Sri Lanka will be high on confidence after a stunning win over Bangladesh in their second Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025. The defending champions showcased their depth and experience with a stellar display with both bat and ball. A win will almost seal their place in the next stage and they will be desperate to keep the momentum going.

Hong Kong are on the verge of elimination after losing their first two matches. The associate nation has shown glimpses of fight but has struggled to maintain consistency against strong opponents. With little to lose and a lot to prove, they will aim to challenge Sri Lanka and register a memorable win before bowing out of the competition.

SL vs HK Pitch Report

The pitch for the Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is expected to be batsman-friendly initially but will also offer a lot of assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Settled batsmen can play their shots with good bounce and pace, while spin bowlers can take advantage of the turn and grip on this surface, especially in the middle overs. The pitch starts with consistent bounce and carry. Batsmen who settle down early can take advantage of this to score big.

Fast bowlers get swing in the first few overs, after which the surface flattens out. Spinners usually dominate the middle overs as they get good turn and the surface becomes dry later on.

Captains prefer to bowl first as teams chasing targets often benefit from dew and slightly easier batting conditions in the second innings. The average first innings score on this ground in major matches is around 190+ but teams may score slightly less due to the pressure of the tournament.

Who will win today's 8th T20I match between SL vs HK?

Aaj ka SL vs HK match kon jeetega: Sri Lanka are favourites to win the eighth T20I match against Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 today. Most expert predictions and betting models are giving them a win probability of over 90%. Sri Lanka's superior team, recent form and experience make them the obvious choice.

Sri Lanka have started their campaign with a resounding win over Bangladesh, showing consistency and discipline in their batting and bowling. Betting models give Sri Lanka a win probability of 94%, while Hong Kong's win probability is 6%. Hong Kong have lost both their tournament matches so far and lack influential players to challenge Sri Lanka's chances of victory.

SL vs HK Match Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis(WK), 3. Kamil Mishara, 4. Kusal Perera(WK), 5. Dasun Shanaka, 6. Charith Asalanka(C), 7. Kamindu-Mendis Mendis, 8. Wanindu Hasaranga, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Matheesha Pathirana, 11. Nuwan Thushara

Hong Kong (HK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Zeeshan Ali(WK), 2. Anshuman Rath, 3. Babar Hayat, 4. Nizakat Khan, 5. Yasim Murtaza(C), 6. Aizaz Khan, 7. Kinchit Shah, 8. Kalhan Marc Challu, 9. Ayush Shukla, 10. Ateeq Iqbal, 11. Ehsan Khan

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