Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong is a rare fixture in competitive cricket. In fact, both sides haven’t faced each other at the global level at all.
But the fact is about to change as Sri Lanka take on Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2025. This will be the first meeting between the two teams in international cricket.
Everyone knows about Sri Lanka’s adventures in international cricket. They have been the world champions and Asian champions several times.
Hong Kong, meanwhile, are improving each year, learning from their other Asian counterparts. While Hong Kong have featured in the Asia Cup previously, they never faced Sri Lanka even once.
But as Hong Kong play against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025, they will look to stun the Asian giants. Their match is set for September 15, 2025, in Dubai.
That said, here’s the head-to-head timeline between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong, including notable stats and records.
Sri Lanka Cricket National Team vs Hong Kong Cricket National Team Players (2025)
| Role | Sri Lanka | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Charith Asalanka | Yasim Murtaza |
| Batters | Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, | Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Martin Coetzee, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Shahid Wasif |
| All-Rounders | Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka | Yasim Murtaza, Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Nizakat Khan |
| Wicketkeeper | Kusal Mendis | Zeeshan Ali |
| Bowlers | Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage | Ali Hasan, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Ayush Shukla |
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Head-to-Head Timeline
| Year | Tournament | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 | T20I | Dubai (DICS) | Match Yet to Start |
Notable Records and Highlights
Hong Kong will play their first international fixture against the Lankan Lions. All they will hope for is to put up a great fight against the six-time Asian champions.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will look to overpower Hong Kong and continue their momentum in the tournament.
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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Hong Kong National Cricket Team Standings (Asia Cup 2025)
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.700 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.595 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.650 |
| Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.889 |
Group B Battle:
Sri Lanka started their campaign with a solid win and are looking to maintain their unbeaten run. Afghanistan are also on top after their dominant victory. Bangladesh are still in contention with one win, but Hong Kong are on the brink of elimination after losing both their matches. This game against Sri Lanka is a must-win for Hong Kong to keep their Super Four hopes alive.
Upcoming Schedule (Asia Cup 2025)
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong – Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Match 8, Group B | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live Stream: Sony Liv and FanCode
As Sri Lanka and Hong Kong face each other for the first time, fans can expect a fierce contest. Sri Lanka, as usual, will look to keep Hong Kong in check. And Hong Kong must be aiming to script an upset. All in all, Dubai will host a tempting match between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong on September 15.
