By Admin 
Asia cup 2025 Sri lanka vs hong kong: In the Group match of Asia Cup 2025, the Sri Lankan team had to work hard to win against Hong Kong. There were many ups and downs in the match. At one time Hong Kong was completely dominated by Sri Lanka, but in the end Vanindu Hasranga gave the team victory by playing a rage.
Hong Kong’s brilliant batting
After losing the toss, Hong Kong’s team came out to bat first. Opener Anshuman Rath scored 48 runs from 46 balls and gave a concrete start to the team. After his dismissal, Nizakat Khan, who came to bat at number four, changed the color of the match with his explosive batting. He scored an unbeaten 52 off 38 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes. With the help of these innings, Hong Kong scored a score of 149 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs.
Sri Lanka started strengthened by Nisanka’s fifty
Sri Lanka’s team started chasing the target. Opener Pathum Nisanka continued the brilliant form and scored 68 runs from 44 balls. His innings included 6 fours and 2 sixes. Sri Lanka was easily moving towards the target during him.
Lost 4 wickets in 13 balls
But the thrill of the match increased when Sri Lanka lost only 2 wickets for 119 runs and suddenly lost four wickets in the next 13 balls. On seeing this, the team scored 6 wickets at 127 and the match reached a thrilling turn.
In such a difficult time, Vanindu Hasranga took the front. He took Sri Lanka to the target by losing 6 wickets in 18.5 overs while playing an unbeaten innings of 20 runs off just 9 balls. His small but very important innings proved to be the turning point of the match.
Hong Kang’s poor fielding
Hong Kong’s team performed brilliantly with the bat, but the bad fielding spoiled his game. He dripped many easy catch, which gave Sri Lankan batsmen extra opportunities and finally he was overshadowed by them.
Bowlers performance
Yasim Murtaza took 2 wickets from Hong Kong, while Aijaz Khan and Ayush Shukla got one success each. For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chamira took 2 wickets and captain Dasun Shanaka took 1 wicket.
With this victory, Sri Lanka strengthened its position in the tournament, but Hong Kong proved with his strong game that he can present a challenge for any team.