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Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Result – 8th Match, Group B

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8th Match, Group B • Asia Cup

Sri Lanka cricket team logo
SL
153/6 (18.5)
Hong Kong cricket team logo
HK
149/4 (20)
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets
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18.5
4
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four
18.4
4
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four
18.3
2
Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs
18.2
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Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs
18.1
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Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run
End of over 18 (14 runs)
Dasun Shanaka 6 (3)
Wanindu Hasaranga 8 (4)
SL 141/6
Yasim Murtaza 4-2-37-0
17.6
4
Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, Four
17.5
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Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run
17.4
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Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run
17.3
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Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, Six
17.3
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Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 2 no ball
17.2
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Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run
17.1
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Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, Out! Caught by B Hayat
End of over 17 (5 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 5 (4)
Dasun Shanaka 1 (1)
SL 127/5
Ehsan Khan 4-1-25-0
16.6
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Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run
16.5
2
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs
16.4
0
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run
16.3
2
Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs
16.2
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Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, Out! Caught by A Shukla
16.1
0
Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run
End of over 16 (4 runs)
Charith Asalanka 2 (3)
Dasun Shanaka 1 (1)
SL 122/4
Yasim Murtaza 3-1-23-0
15.6
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Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run
15.5
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Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run
15.4
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Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run
15.3
0
Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, no run
15.2
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Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, lbw!
15.1
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Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza) + 1 run
End of over 15 (9 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 68 (44)
Kusal Perera 19 (14)
SL 118/2
Ehsan Khan 3-0-20-0

Match Summary

Sri Lanka and Hong Kong met in 8th Match, Group B of Asia Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 18.5: Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four | 18.4: Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four | 17.6: Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, Four. The turning point arrived at 17.1 when Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, Out! Caught by B Hayat. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 18.5: Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four
  • 18.4: Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four
  • 17.6: Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, Four
  • 17.3: Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, Six
  • 17.1: Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, Out! Caught by B Hayat
  • 16.2: Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, Out! Caught by A Shukla
  • 15.2: Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, lbw!
  • 15.1: Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza) + 1 run

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 17.1 when Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, Out! Caught by B Hayat. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 18.5: Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

18.5 4 Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four

18.4 4 Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, Four

18.3 2 Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs

18.2 2 Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, 2 runs

18.1 0 Ateequl Rehman Iqbal to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run

End of over 18 (14 runs)
Dasun Shanaka 6 (3)
Wanindu Hasaranga 8 (4)
SL 141/6
Yasim Murtaza 4-2-37-0

17.6 4 Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, Four

17.5 1 Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run

17.4 0 Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, no run

17.3 6 Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, Six

17.3 2N Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 2 no ball

17.2 1 Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu Hasaranga, 1 run

17.1 W Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu Mendis, Out! Caught by B Hayat

End of over 17 (5 runs)
Kamindu Mendis 5 (4)
Dasun Shanaka 1 (1)
SL 127/5
Ehsan Khan 4-1-25-0

16.6 1 Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 1 run

16.5 2 Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs

16.4 0 Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, no run

16.3 2 Ehsan Khan to Kamindu Mendis, 2 runs

16.2 W Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, Out! Caught by A Shukla

16.1 0 Ehsan Khan to Charith Asalanka, no run

End of over 16 (4 runs)
Charith Asalanka 2 (3)
Dasun Shanaka 1 (1)
SL 122/4
Yasim Murtaza 3-1-23-0

15.6 1 Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run

15.5 1 Yasim Murtaza to Dasun Shanaka, 1 run

15.4 1 Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, 1 run

15.3 0 Yasim Murtaza to Charith Asalanka, no run

15.2 W Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, lbw!

15.1 W Yasim Murtaza to Kusal Perera, runout (N Khan / Yasim Murtaza) + 1 run

End of over 15 (9 runs)
Pathum Nissanka 68 (44)
Kusal Perera 19 (14)
SL 118/2
Ehsan Khan 3-0-20-0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong 8th Match, Group B match?
Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets.

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Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong is the 8th Match, Group B of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

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Tournament: Asia Cup