Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Asia Cup: Hong Kong will be in front of Sri Lanka after some time in the Asia Cup. The tournament was inaugurated by Sri Lanka with a big win against Bangladesh. Now his eyes are on confirming a place in Super 4 with the second win. Hong Kong was defeated by Afghanistan and then Bangladesh in the first match. After losing two matches, the team has already been out of the tournament. Sri Lankan captain Charit Asanka won the toss against Hong Kong and decided to bowl first.

Hyatt four runs stump out

Vanindu Hasranga dodged Babur Hayat with his googly. Hyatt went ahead of the track and went out to play big shots, but could not read the ball and missed. The ball reached a difficult situation by eating tappa in front of wicketkeeper Kushal Mendis, but he quickly caught the gloves and sent Hayat to the pavilion for 4 runs, blowing stumps. Sri Lanka got great relief from this wicket, while the pressure on Hong Kong’s innings increased.

Sri Lanka got the first success as Hong Kong opener Zeeshan Ali. He was batting in a good rhythm, but Dushmantha Chamera made him walk. Zeeshan played a half-pull shot on a short ball thrown at a speed of 138.2 km/h, but the timing deteriorated and the ball went into height. Wicketkeeper Kushal Mendis caught easy catch. Zeeshan Ali scored 23 runs in 17 balls, including two fours. The Sri Lankan team got relief from this wicket, as Hong Kong made a good start in the initial overs.

Hong Kong hit 31 runs in 3 overs

Hong Kong made a sharp start in the first three overs and scored 31 runs without losing wickets. Zeeshan Ali and Anshuman Rath kept the innings and kept the rung in fast. In the second over of Nuwan Tushara, there was a rain of fours and sixes. Zeeshan put beautiful shots on the off and leg side, while the chariot also got luck when the ball crossed the boundary with his pad. Tushara tried to stop the batsmen at swing and speed, but both did not allow the strike to become pressure. Zeeshan Ali 17 and chariot 9 runs are unbeaten

Sri Lanka’s Playing XI: Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charit Asanka (Captain), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahish Tikathana, Dushamantha Chamira, Nuwan Tushara.

Hong Kong’s Playing XI: Zeeshan Ali (wicketkeeper), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Shahid Wasif, Kidil Shah, Yasim Murtaza (Captain), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ehsan Khan, Atik Iqbal.

Hong Kong team has been placed along with Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in Group B of Asia Cup. Bangladesh and Hong Kong team have played two matches. Bangladesh has won 1 match while Hong Kong has lost in both cases. Afghanistan is first while Sri Lanka is second. By winning today’s match, Sri Lanka’s team can reach number one in the points table.

Hong Kong’s potential playing XI

Zeeshan Ali (wicketkeeper), Anshuman Rath, Babur Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Chalu, Kidil Shah, Yasim Murtaza (captain), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Atik Iqbal, Ehsan Khan.