SL vs HK Dream11 Prediction Today: Match Preview, Injury Updates, Asia Cup, 8th Match (15 Sep 2025)

One of the iconic cricket tournaments in the world Asia Cup 2025, continues. All Asia's best cricket teams in the world are fighting it out to become the top cricket nation in Asia.

In the 8th game of this epic tournament, we witness a clash between the 6-time Asia Cup winners, Sri Lanka, facing off against Hong Kong, who are slowly but surely making a name for themselves in modern-day cricket among top cricket nations like India and Pakistan.

The game will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Indian Spectators will be able to witness this game at 8:00 PM on Monday, September 15th.

SL vs HK Match Preview

Both teams are in Group B of the tournament, along with the best cricket teams in the world, like Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka are in the 2nd position of the points table with 2 points, as they have played only one match in the tournament against Bangladesh and emerged victorious by 6 wickets.

One of the best opening batters in the world right now, Pathum Nissanka, played an incredible knock of 50 runs in 34 balls, including 6 boundaries and 1 six. Nissanka was supported by the left-hand batter Kamil Mishara at the other side of the crease, who played a valuable knock of 46 runs of 32 balls, with 4 fours and 2 sixes, which rightfully earned him the Player of the Match Award and also helped his team to register their first victory of the tournament.

On the other hand, Hong Kong has had a disappointing tournament so far, as they have lost all of their games till now in the Asia Cup 2025. Hong Kong lost its opening game against Afghanistan by a big margin of 94 runs, while in their second contest, they were defeated by Bangladesh by 7 wickets. Batting all-rounder Charith Asalanka will lead the Sri Lanka side, while the Hong Kong team will be led by Yasim Murtaza.

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Match Details

Pitch Report

According to the Dubai International Stadium pitch report, the pitch is expected to be balanced, assisting both batters and bowlers equally. The bowlers might dominate, especially spinners, like in the 6th match of the tournament between one of the greatest rivals in cricket history, India and Pakistan, where fans witnessed an absolutely incredible performance from the left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

He dominated the game by picking up 3 wickets in just 4 overs and gave just 18 runs in it, and with this outstanding performance, he is currently the leading wicket taker in the Asia Cup 2025 so far with 7 wickets in just 2 games. According to our SL vs HK Dream11 Prediction, the batters will come into play as the match progresses, and once they settle, they might be able to hit the ball more freely as the pitch slows down.

Weather Reports

According to the Dubai International Stadium weather, the conditions are expected to be perfect for cricket during the time of the game, with clear skies and an average temperature of around 34°C. There is no indication of rain threat for the entire duration of the game. Though the Humidity will be around 53% which might affect the condition of the players. The winds will be blowing at a speed of 13 km/hr, which can be a beneficial factor for the bowlers, especially pacers.

Toss Prediction

We can expect the Hong Kong skipper, Yasim Murtaza, to win the toss and choose to bowl first in the 8th match of the Asia Cup against the Sri Lanka Cricket Team. According to the pitch, Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, and also due to the good chasing record at this very ground, it is suitable for the team to opt for bowling after winning the toss in this upcoming game between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.

Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka, for the eighth match of the Asia Cup 2025, which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favorite players and the top performers from the previous games of the Asia Cup 2025 to be included in this exciting encounter.

Dream11 Team Today For SL vs HK

SL vs HK Head-to-Head Records

• The Head-to-Head record of SL vs HK is not available, as this will be the first time both of these teams will face each other for the very first time in the international format of the game. This makes this even more interesting as the fans get to witness the winner of their first clash in the international format of the game.
• Though both teams did clash against each other in the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup, where people witnessed a clash between Hong Kong and Sri Lanka A back on October 20, 2024. Sri Lanka A comfortably won the game by 42 runs with the help of a brilliant innings from Yashodha Lanka, who smashed 56 runs in 44 balls, and right-arm medium fast bowler Nipun Ranshika, who took 3 wickets in 3 overs and gave 17 runs in it.

Top Picks For Today Match: SL vs HK Asia Cup 2025

• Sri Lanka's dynamic batter and one of the best openers in the world right now, Pathum Nissanka, was the leading run scorer for Sri Lanka in the match against Bangladesh. The top-order batter quickly played a valuable knock of 50 runs in 34 balls, including 6 boundaries and 1 six, with a strike rate of 147. 06. He will be an excellent pick for the SL vs HK Dream11 team for today match.
• One of the best all-rounders in the world right now, Wanindu Hasaranga, was the standout bowler for Sri Lanka in the first match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Bangladesh. The bowler took 2 wickets in a 4-over spell and gave just 25 runs in it. He will be a key player, according to our SL vs HK Dream11 today match prediction.
• Hong Kong top-order batter Nizakat Khan was the standout batter for Oman in the 3rd match of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh, as he scored an incredible 42 runs in 40 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. He will be an excellent pick for the SL vs HK Dream11 Prediction today match.
• Hong Kong's right-arm medium fast bowler Ateeq Iqbal was the standout bowler for Hong Kong in their first game of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh, as he took 2 incredible wickets in a 3.4 over spell and gave just 14 runs in it with a brilliant economy of just 4.70. He will be a key player, as per our HK vs SL Dream11 Prediction.