Sri Lanka A face Hong Kong in match number 7 of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Both teams lost their opening match of the tournament
Sri Lanka A won the toss and chose to bowl first
Sri Lanka A come into this match looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Afghanistan A, where they posted 170/9 but couldn’t close out the game. Their squad has plenty of firepower, Milan Rathnayake impressed with both bat and ball in the previous game, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth spun a web around the opposing batters last time.
With that kind of form, Sri Lanka A will be eager to dominate this match from the start.
Hong Kong, meanwhile, are under pressure after a tough loss to Bangladesh A, where their total proved insufficient. Their batting lineup will depend heavily on Babar Hayat, who has shown the ability to anchor innings, and captain Yasim Murtaza, whose all‑round contributions could be vital. If their bowlers can strike early and their batters can build partnerships, they still have a shot at turning things around.
With both teams looking for momentum in the tournament, this match could be a real turning point. Sri Lanka A will aim to convert their talent into a winning performance, while Hong Kong will fight to prove they belong at this rising-stars level. The spotlight will be on whether Hong Kong can withstand the pressure or if Sri Lanka A will assert their dominance.
Sri Lanka A Vs Hong Kong, ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Match 7: Toss Update
Sri Lanka A have won the toss and have opted to field first against Hongkong.
Sri Lanka A Vs Hong Kong, ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Match 7: Playing XIs
Hong Kong (Playing XI): Zeeshan Ali(w), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Yasim Murtaza(c), Aizaz Khan, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Nasrulla Rana, Ehsan Khan, Ateeq Iqbal
Sri Lanka A (Playing XI): Nishan Madushka(w), Vishen Halambage, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage(c), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Garuka Sanketh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
