SL vs HK, एशिया कप 2025: बॉल-बाय-बॉल कमेंट्री

Match 8, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai

ENDED

153/6 (18.5)

Match 8Match EndedSri Lanka beat Hong Kong, China by 4 wickets

HK149/4 (20.0)

Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong, China by 4 wickets

Info Summary Commentary Scorecard

Commentary

18.5

Ateeq Iqbal to Wanindu HasarangaFOUR! DONE AND DUSTED! Wanindu Hasaranga takes Sri Lanka home with a boundary and they beat Hong Kong China by four wickets with 7 balls to spare. A bit fuller and around middleWanindu clears out his front leg and smokes it down the ground to the left of long on for a boundary to seal the deal.

18.4

Ateeq Iqbal to Wanindu HasarangaFOUR! CRACKED! On a length and around offWanindu Hasaranga presses back and lofts it through the gap between mid off and extra cover for a boundary.

18.3

Ateeq Iqbal to Wanindu HasarangaFuller but down legWanindu Hasaranga comes forward and flicks it in the gap towards deep square leg for another two runs. Sri Lanka need just 5 now as this has been excellent running between the wickets.

18.2

Ateeq Iqbal to Wanindu HasarangaGood length and outside offWanindu cuts it to the left of backward point and runs two hard.

18.1

Ateeq Iqbal to Wanindu HasarangaOn a length and around offWH mistimes his punch off the upper half of the bat but on the bounce to cover.

Over 18

17.6

Yasim Murtaza to Dasun ShanakaFOUR! THUMPED! Much shorter and around middle Dasun Shanaka rocks backclears out his front leg and pumps it to beat the diving deep mid-wicket fielder to his left for a boundary. Sri Lanka need just 9 runs.

17.5

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu HasarangaTossed it up and around off Wanindu Hasaranga gets down on one knee and looks to slog-sweep it but mistimes it off the top edge of the bat. Luckily for himthe ball lands well before the incoming long on fielder. A single taken.

17.4

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu HasarangaShort and around middlepunched back to the bowler off the back foot.

17.3

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu HasarangaSIX! BOOM! Full and outside off Wanindu Hasaranga prods forwardgets to the pitch of the ball and smokes it downtown for a biggie. Makes full use of the freebie and it will ease down the pressure for sure.

17.3

Yasim Murtaza to Dasun ShanakaShort and around off Dasun knocks it down to long on for one. Uh-ohYasim Murtaza has overstepped and it is called a NO BALL! A Free-Hit is coming up...

17.2

Yasim Murtaza to Wanindu HasarangaShort and around middleswiped away to deep backward square leg for one.

17.1

Yasim Murtaza to Kamindu MendisOUT! CAUGHT! Sri Lanka are crumbling here in Dubai as they have lost their sixth wicket. Slower and fuller around off Kamindu Mendis uses his feet and looks to take on the bowler. But as the ball gets some grip and turn off the deck he mistimes his shot off the toe end of the bat towards deep mid-wicketwhere Babar Hayat takes a well-judged catch.

Over 17

16.6

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu MendisShort again and on middle angling inKamindu Mendis nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one. 23 needed 18 balls!

16.5

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu MendisGoes short and around offKamindu Mendis cuts it away wide of deep point for a brace.

16.4

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu MendisSlows it up full and on middleKamindu Mendis only manages to fend it down the pitch.

16.3

Ehsan Khan to Kamindu MendisFlighted full and around offKamindu Mendis drives it wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.

16.2

Ehsan Khan to Charith AsalankaOUT! TAKEN! GONE! Sri Lanka are five down. Short and outside off Charith Asalanka rocks back and looks to cut it. But the ball skids through and turns away as well from the batter. He ends up slicing it off the outer half of the bat towards short thirdwhere Ayush Shukla takes it to his left.

16.1

Ehsan Khan to Charith AsalankaRIPPER! The ball is suddenly doing a lot here. Flatter full and on middle turns square off the deckCharith Asalanka plays all over it as the ball zips past the outside edge.

Over 16

15.6

Yasim Murtaza to Charith AsalankaFull and around offCS uses his feet and tucks it through mid-wicket for one.

15.5

Yasim Murtaza to Dasun ShanakaFull and around middleswept away to deep square leg for one.

15.4

Yasim Murtaza to Charith AsalankaFull and around middleknocked down to long off for one.

15.3

Yasim Murtaza to Charith AsalankaWOW! Slower and fuller around offCharith Asalanka comes forward and looks to drive it but gets beaten past the outside edge. No hat trick for Yasim Murtaza but he has turned the game on its head.

15.2

Yasim Murtaza to Kusal PereraOUT! LBW! GONE! Hong Kong China has two in two and suddenly Sri Lanka are starting to crumble. Full and around off from Yasim Murtaza Kusal Perera gets down on one knee and across to sweep but misses. Gets pinged on the front pad as the ball sneaks past under the bat. A massive appeal for LBW goes up from the bowler and the keeper before the umpire raises his finger. However Kusal Perera has taken a review and referred it upstairs. The third umpire is called in and there is nothing on the UltraEdge. However the Ball Tracking presents that the pitching is in line the impact is the Umpire's call and it would have hit the top of the middle stump. The on-field call staysand Perera will have to walk back. Both the set batters gone in two balls!

15.1

Yasim Murtaza to Kusal PereraOUT! PATHUM NISSANKA IS RUN OUT! That has been a suicidal thing to do and Pathum Nissanka walks back after an impressive inning of 68 runs off 44 balls. A bit short and outside off Kusal Perera comes forward and clips it towards deep mid-wicket with soft hands. He takes the first one hard and pushes his partner for the second but they decide a bit late. In the meantime Yasim Murtaza himself runs across to his left and gets to the ball quickly with a slide. Nissanka tries to hurry but is halfway through the pitch when the throw comes at the bowling end. Shahid Wasif backing up at the bowler's end collects the throw and dislodges the bails. The third umpire is called in and the replays show that Pathum is well short of his crease despite putting a full-length dive with extended arms to slide his bat. The last thing Sri Lanka could have done was to throw a wicket here. AlsoDasun Shanaka comes out to the middle now.

Over 15

14.6

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaOH DEAR...DROPPED AGAIN! Quicker shorter and on middle Pathum Nissanka moves back and lobs it straight back to the bowler. Ehsan gets into a good position but still spills it out. Butterfingers for Hong KongChina!

14.5

Ehsan Khan to Kusal PereraLow full toss on middleKusal Perera clips it to deep mid-wicket for one.

14.4

Ehsan Khan to Kusal PereraFires in a yorker on middleKusal Perera digs it to the left of the bowler.

14.3

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaShort and on middlePathum Nissanka pulls it to deep square leg for a run.

14.2

Ehsan Khan to Kusal PereraTossed up full and on offKusal Perera pushes it to covers for a single.

14.1

Ehsan Khan to Kusal PereraSIX! Incredible shot! Floated full and around offKusal Perera quickly changes his stance to get into the position and nails the reverse paddle over the deep third fence for a biggie.

Over 14

13.6

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaGood length and on offPathum Nissanka guides it to point. 41 needed in 6 overs!

13.5

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaDROPPED AND FOUR! Hong Kong China are crumbling in the field here! Another slower one full and on middle Pathum Nissanka looks to slog it away but fails to get the timing. The ball flies towards deep mid-wicket where Shahid Wasif runs to his right and very casually tries to reverse cup it but spills it out as the ball rolls away to the fence. You can't drop these many chances and get away with it. As per the on-air commentators this is Hong KongChina's 10TH DROPPED CATCH in the tournament.

13.4

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaPace off back of a length and around offPathum Nissanka stabs it out to extra covers.

13.3

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaFOUR! Poor bowling! Slower one full but sliding down the leg side with fine leg up in the circle. Pathum Nissanka crouches lowgets inside the line of it and scoops it over short fine for a boundary.

13.2

Aizaz Khan to Kusal PereraFuller and around offKusal Perera drives it crisply through cover-point for a single.

13.1

Aizaz Khan to Kusal PereraFOUR! 100 UP FOR LANKA! Good length and on middle Kusal Perera stands tall in his creaseuses his strength to muscle it over the bowler's head for a boundary.

Over 13

12.6

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaFOUR! TWO IN TWO! Sri Lanka are changing gears now! Ayush Shukla sticks to the shorter length on middle but this is not that short. Bread and butter for Pathum Nissanka as he gets on top of it drags it awaythreading the gap perfectly between deep square leg and deep mid-wicket for four more runs.

12.5

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaFOUR! Salt to the wounds! Short again and on middlePathum Nissanka picks up the length early and pulls it with disdain towards the deep square leg fence for a crunching boundary.

12.4

Ayush Shukla to Kusal PereraDROPPED! Another chance goes down! The pressure is getting to the nerves of the players of Hong Kong China. Banged into the pitch around off pace on Kusal Perera tries to pull it away but gets a bit of a top edge towards mid off. The fielder reacts a bit late runs forward and dives but fails to hold onto it with the ball dying down. They cross. Shukla has tried everythingbut the fielders aren't giving their support to him.

12.3

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaOn a length and on legPathum Nissanka works it through square leg for one.

12.2

Ayush Shukla to Kusal PereraPut down! Great effort though! Slower again full and around off Kusal Perera goes through his push early and just chips it towards short-wicket. Zeeshan Ali leaps in the air and tries to take it with his extended armsbut it just bursts through behind him. They cross. Shukla is livid with this drop and screams in frustration.

12.1

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaFIFTY FOR NISSANKA! His 17th in T20Is! He has been the best batter for Sri Lanka in this format this year and will look to stay till the end here. Short of a length and on middle slower as wellPathum Nissanka pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Over 12

11.6

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaOn a length and around offPathum Nissanka steers it to short third for a quick one.

11.5

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaHard length and on offPathum Nissanka dabs it down to backward point.

11.4

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaShort of a length and outside offPathum Nissanka cuts it away wide of deep point for a brace. Moves to 48 now.

11.3

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaSIX! Clears the fence! Goes fuller and on middle and legPathum Nissanka picks it up off his pads and just helps it using the pace over the deep backward square leg fence for a biggie. 69 needed in 51 now!

11.2

Aizaz Khan to Kusal PereraShort and on offKusal Perera pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

11.1

Aizaz Khan to Kusal PereraSwing and a miss! Back of a length and around off angles inKusal Perera uses his feet to heave it across the line but only connects with thin air.

Over 11

10.6

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaShortish and on middlePathum Nissanka nudges it short mid-wicket.

10.5

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaDROPPED! That should have been taken! Slows it up full and on middle Pathum Nissanka thumps it really hard and aerially straight back to the bowler. Ehsan Khan fails to react quickly on his follow-through tries to grab it with both hands around his chestbut the ball hits his fingers and parries away.

10.4

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaFOUR! Nicely done! Flatter full and on middlePathum Nissanka goes down across and swipes it hard and over backward square leg for a boundary.

10.3

Ehsan Khan to Kusal PereraFlighted full and on offKusal Perera pushes it to covers for a single.

10.2

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaGood effort in the field! Flighted full and around off Pathum Nissanka drills it away hard and wide through covers. The fielder from deep point runs to his right and dives to make the stop. He quickly gets up and fires a throw at the bowler's end as the batters set off for the third run. Khan collects it near the stumps and breaks itbut Nissanka has made his ground. A direct hit was needed there!

10.1

Ehsan Khan to Kusal PereraFloated full and on middle angling in Kusal Perera goes down to sweep but it goes off his pads towards short fine. There is a shout for LBWbut turned down. Leg by taken.

Over 10

9.6

Aizaz Khan to Kusal PereraOn a length and outside off Kusal taps it towards backward point where the fielder makes a fumble which allows the batter to take a single. Sri Lanka are 65/2 at the halfway through the inningneeding another 85 in the last ten overs.

9.5

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaLands it full and around middlePN knocks it down to long on for a single.

9.4

Aizaz Khan to Kusal PereraSlower and on a length and outside offKusal Perera taps it down towards cover point and takes a single to get off the mark.

9.3

Aizaz Khan to Kamil MisharaOUT! TAKEN! Aizaz Khan strikes on his third ball and this is a big wicket for Hong Kong China. Short of a length and outside off but with pace taken off. Kamil Mishara rises with the bounce but he has to drag it as he extends his arms and tries to pull it. Gets deceived by the lack of pace on it and the ball catches the top edge of the bat and goes in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Babar Hayat runs forward judges the catch well and dives to take it just above the turf. Aizaz is pumped up as he celebrates the wicket and Kamil Mishara walks back for 19 (18). The fielding of Hong Kong China has been pretty good so far. Sri Lanka are 62/2needing 88 runs more in the last 63 balls.

9.2

Aizaz Khan to Kamil MisharaBEATEN! Change of pace on a length and outside offKamil Mishara throws his hands at it but plays his shot a bit early. Gets deceived by the lack of pace on it and misses his shot.

9.1

Aizaz Khan to Pathum NissankaShort of a good length and around middlePathum Nissanka pulls it hard but finds the deep mid-wicket fielder. Only a single.

Over 9

8.6

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaNagging length and on the pads tucked away through square leg for one with soft hands. 10 off the over and 21 runs off the last two overs. Sri Lanka are 61/1needing another 89 runs in the last 11 overs.

8.5

Kinchit Shah to Kamil MisharaTouch short and outside offKM punches it through covers for one.

8.4

Kinchit Shah to Kamil MisharaFull and around off Kamil Mishara again gets across and drills it to the left of cover. Howeverthe long off fielder runs across to his right and puts in a dive to cut it off. Two runs taken.

8.3

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaSlower and shorter around middlePathum flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

8.2

Kinchit Shah to Kamil MisharaShort and wide outside offKM presses back and cuts it to deep point for one more.

8.1

Kinchit Shah to Kamil MisharaFOUR! PURE POWER! Full and outside offKamil Mishara plants his front leg forward and drills it to beat the flying cover fielder to his left for a cracking boundary.

Over 8

7.6

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil MisharaA bit shorter and slower around off Kamil presses back and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 11 off the over and Sri Lanka are 51/1needing 99 more in the last 12 overs.

7.5

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaTouch short and on the padseased down to long on for a single more.

7.4

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaDragged back length and outside offPathum Nissanka rocks back and punches it to the right of deep point for a coule of runs more.

7.3

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil MisharaSlower and fuller around offKamil punches it through covers for one.

7.2

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil MisharaSIX! BREAKS THE SHACKLES! Yasim tosses the ball full and around middle Kamil Mishara uses his feet gets to the pitch of the ball and smokes it over the wide long on fence for a biggie. That has travelled way back into the stands and it is a long boundarybut the shot has been timed off the middle of the bat.

7.1

Yasim Murtaza to Kamil MisharaShort and around offKamil Mishara goes back and punches it to the left of the bowler.

Over 7

6.6

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaTouch full and around offPathum Nissanka drags it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket and picks up two runs.

6.5

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaQuicker full and outside offPN looks to push at it but misses.

6.4

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaWhat an excellent effort in the field! Slower and fuller around middle Pathum Nissanka gets down on one knee and across to slog-sweep it but mistimes it towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder from the deep runs forward and puts in a dive with extended forearms but the ball lands just short of his hands. Two runs taken but will have to appreciate the effortthough.

6.3

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaNagging length and aruond middlepushed back to the bowler.

6.2

Kinchit Shah to Pathum NissankaSkidding through short and outside offPN presses back and looks to cut it but the ball stays a bit low as well. He misses his shot.

6.1

Kinchit Shah to Kamil MisharaA full toss and around offKamil Mishara lofts it towards long off and takes a single. There was loud shout of the catch from the bowler but the ball lands well ahead of the fielder in the deep.

Over 6

5.6

Ateeq Iqbal to Kamil MisharaFull and around middle knocked down to long on for a single. Sri Lanka end their Powerplay with a score of 35/1needing 135 more in the last 14 overs.

5.5

Ateeq Iqbal to Pathum NissankaPace off on a length and outside off Pathum punches it towards cover where the fielder gets across to his left and makes a good stop. Howeverthe batters take a single.

5.4

Ateeq Iqbal to Pathum NissankaFractionally short and around middleNissanka presses back and pulls it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for two runs.

5.3

Ateeq Iqbal to Pathum NissankaOn a length angling in around middlePathum Nissanka gets cramped and chops it down beside the pitch on the off side. Kamil Mishara wants a single but is sent back.

5.2

Ateeq Iqbal to Kamil MisharaHard length and outside offKamil punches it towards mid off and takes a quick single to get off the mark on his sixth ball.

5.1

Ateeq Iqbal to Pathum NissankaOn a length and angling in around middlePN knocks it down to long on for a single.

Over 5

4.6

Ehsan Khan to Kamil MisharaArm ball full and on middle angling in Kamil Mishara gets cramped up and misses his flick to get hit on the pads. Excellent comeback from Ehsan Khan after giving away three runs on his first ballhe ends with five dots.

4.5

Ehsan Khan to Kamil MisharaFlatter short and around offKamil Mishara steers it away to backward point.

4.4

Ehsan Khan to Kamil MisharaFlighted full and on middleKamil Mishara drives it to short covers.

4.3

Ehsan Khan to Kamil MisharaLooped up full and on middleKamil Mishara tries to push it away but ends up lobbing it in the air but it falls in front of mid off.

4.2

Ehsan Khan to Kamil MisharaTossed up full and on off turns away with bounceKamil Mishara stabs it out to short covers.

4.1

Ehsan Khan to Pathum NissankaSloppy fielding! Floated short and around offPathum Nissanka cuts it wide of point where the fielder dives over the ball. The ball rolls away in the deep as the batters take three runs.

Over 4

3.6

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisOUT! TAKEN! Ayush Shukla has the last laugh here! After conceding 15 in the over he gets the breakthrough for Hong Kong China. He bangs this hard into the pitch on middle and pace on this time. Kusal Mendis stays back and looks to pull it away but the ball just gets a bit big on him. He gets a top edge as the ball goes high in the air wide of deep square leg. Anshy Rath runs a long way to his left keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a fantastic catch with a reverse cup tumbling forward. Sri Lanka are 26/1chasing 150!

3.5

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisFOUR! 15 runs already with one ball to go in the over! Another slower one pitched up and on middle Kusal Mendis reads it early this timegets under it and smacks it over mid-wicket for four more runs.

3.4

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisBack of a length and around offKusal Mendis stabs it out to short covers.

3.3

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisFOUR! Gets it away! Pitched up but angling into the padsand takes pace off. Kusal Mendis brings his wrists into the play and whips it away stylishly to the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

3.2

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaFuller one and outside off slower tooPathum Nissanka throws his bat at it but gets a top edge on the bounce to third man for a single.

3.1

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaSIX! BANG! That will release a bit of pressure! Back of a length and on middleit does not bounce that much and sits up nicely for the batter. Pathum Nissanka picks up the length quickly and smokes it over the deep square leg fence with ease for a biggie.

Over 3

2.6

Ateeq Iqbal to Kusal MendisMAIDEN OVER! Brilliant stuff from Ateeq Iqbal! He hits the hard length and on offKusal Mendis just defends it on the back foot. Pressure building!

2.5

Ateeq Iqbal to Kusal MendisOn a length and around ofKusal Mendis pushes it to covers.

2.4

Ateeq Iqbal to Kusal MendisPitched up and on middleKusal Mendis clips it to short mid-wicket. Four dots now!

2.3

Ateeq Iqbal to Kusal MendisThree dots in a row now! Back of a length and on middleKusal Mendis neither gets forward nor backward and just stays there to pat it on the pitch.

2.2

Ateeq Iqbal to Kusal MendisFull again and on middle pace offKusal Mendis fends it away to short covers.

2.1

Ateeq Iqbal to Kusal MendisFuller in length and on offKusal Mendis strides out and blocks it out.

Over 2

1.6

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaBangs this into the pitch on off slower againPathum Nissanka this time goes through his pull early and takes a blow on his back. Fine over from Ayush Shukla!

1.5

Ayush Shukla to Pathum NissankaA big shout for LBW and GIVEN! However Pathum Nissanka takes the review after a chat with his partner. Ayush Shukla rolls his fingers to take pace off full and on middle and angles in a bit. Nissanka goes through his on-drive a bit early and misses getting hit on the back pad. UltraEdge confirms no bat is involvedand Ball Tracking shows it just goes past the leg stump. A lucky escape for Nissanka as the on-field call gets overturned.

1.4

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisBack of a length and on offKusal Mendis stays back and works it towards mid on for a single.

1.3

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisHits the length hard on middle angles inKusal Mendis has no room to work with and just pats it down the pitch.

1.2

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisGood length and on offKusal Mendis gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.

1.1

Ayush Shukla to Kusal MendisAyush Shukla begins with a back-of-a-length delivery around offKusal Mendis rides the bounce well and punches it through cover-point for a brace. Gets off the mark as well.

Over 1

0.6

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaQuicker short and on offPathum Nissanka pats it back towards the bowler. 8 runs off the first over!

0.5

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaFOUR! First one of the chase! Loopy delivery full and on offPathum Nissanka goes down on his knee and lofts it down the ground. He knows that mid on is up in the circle and clears the fielder with ease for a boundary.

0.4

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaSlows it up full and on offPathum Nissanka strides out and blocks it out to short covers.

0.3

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaFlatter shortish and on legPathum Nissanka clips it away wide of square leg as the fielder gives chase and collects it. Two taken.

0.2

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaFloated short and around offPathum Nissanka stays back and steers it to backward point.

0.1

Yasim Murtaza to Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka and Sri Lanka get underway in the chase! Yasim Murtaza starts with a tossed up delivery full and around offNissanka goes down and drives it firmly through covers for a couple of runs.

Right then, that is it from this exciting game, where Sri Lanka just edged over Hong Kong, China, and sits at the top of Group B. Now, this result makes the next game in the Asia Cup 2025 even more high-stakes. It is Afghanistan taking on Bangladesh on Tuesday, 16th September, which will shape up who will qualify from this group. It will begin at 2.30 pm GMT, but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the match. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Ateeq Iqbal to bowl the penultimate over. He has conceded just 6 runs in his first two overs, including a MAIDEN.

Wanindu Hasaranga is the next man in.

Kamindu Mendis comes out to the middle now.

Skipper Charith Asalanka walks out to bat now.

Is that a run out? A mix-up in the middle may have cost Sri Lanka here. The throw from Yasim Murtaza is a good one at the bowler's end, where Shahid Wasif does the rest. This one looks close, and the replay shows that Pathum Nissanka is short of his crease. Is this the opening for Hong Kong, China?

There is a slight halt in the play as the physio is out there to have a check on Pathum Nissanka, who is down on the ground and getting a back massage. It could be back stiffness. But he is well up on his feet now and ready to continue further.

Change. Ayush Shukla is back in the attack. 2-0-18-1 so far.

DRINKS! A fine breakthrough for Hong Kong, China, near the halfway mark. The players are also taking a much-needed break and taking in some fluids, as we have already seen some of them suffering from cramps. Sri Lanka are in a slight spot of bother, but with Pathum Nissanka set and a lot of firepower still to come, they will fancy themselves to get over the line. Meanwhile, Hong Kong, China, have been excellent with the ball, but the question is whether they can keep doing this and handle the pressure moments as the game goes deep. It is going to be an exciting last phase of the match. Also, Kusal Perera comes out to the middle now.

Guess what? Hong Kong, China have bowled superbly in the Powerplay, and they have managed to keep Lanka to a lower score than them in the first six overs. However, the big test for them will be how they handle the middle overs here.

Anshy Rath is struggling with cramps here. The physio is in to check on him and is doing some stretching. However, he is walking off the field for now. Hopefully, it is nothing serious.

Kamil Mishara is in at 3. Also, Ehsan Khan comes into the attack.

Ayush Shukla will bowl from the other end.

Asia Cup 2025

एशिया कप 2025 के हर मैच में किसने जीता टॉस, किसने मारा सबसे ज्यादा रन तो किसने झटके सबसे ज्यादा विकेट, पाइए हर मैच से जुड़ी हर एक छोटी-बड़ी अपडेट इस पेज पर. इस बार कुल 8 टीमें खिताब की दौड़ में शामिल हैं. मौजूदा टी20 चैंपियन श्रीलंका खिताब बचाने उतरेगा, वहीं भारत, जिसने 2023 में वनडे एशिया कप जीता था, मजबूत दावेदार माना जा रहा है. क्रिकेट फैन्स खासतौर पर भारत-पाकिस्तान का हाई-वोल्टेज मुकाबला 14 सितंबर को देखने के लिए उत्साहित हैं. टूर्नामेंट का फाइनल 28 सितंबर को दुबई इंटरनेशनल क्रिकेट स्टेडियम में खेला जाएगा.

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