Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Match 7, Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between SL A vs HK?

Published - 16 Nov 2025, 13:08 IST | Updated - 16 Nov 2025, 13:22 IST

The Match No. 7 of Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will be played between Sri Lanka A (SL-A) and Hong Kong, China (HK) at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Monday, November 17. The two teams had faced each other in 2024 as well.

Both teams enter this particular contest on the back of respective defeats. The Lankan unit lost out by a narrow margin of three wickets with one ball to spare against Afghanistan A despite fireworks from Milan Rathnayake (41 off 19) with the bat. Earlier in the same day, a blitzkrieg of an innings from Habibur Rahman Sohan ripped apart Hong Kong.

Winning the game on Monday will be crucial for both teams to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the knockout stage. An exciting contest could well be expected as both teams will be anticipated to fight it out to get their campaign off the mark in the continental competition.

With most of the matches which have taken place at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in the recent past, the surface looks like a paradise for those batters who manage to spend some time at the crease. A little help can also be expected, especially with the new ball. A high-scoring contest seems to be on the cards, and the team winning the toss should look to bat first.

Nishan Madushka (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Lasith Croospulle, Sahan Arachchige, Milan Rathnayake, Vishen Halambage, Ramesh Mendis, Dunith Wellalage (c), Isitha Wijesundera, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Garuka Sanketh

Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Kinchit Shah, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Shiv Mathur, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Nasrulla Rana

After a couple of single-digit scores in Hong Kong's two-match T20I series against Qatar, Babar Hayat rediscovered top gear in his team's recent match against Bangladesh A. His 63-run knock comprised six fours and three sixes. He can be expected to carry forward the momentum.

Promoted up the order, Milan Rathnayake surprised everyone with his power-hitting in Sri Lanka A's recent fixture. The right-arm quick can be predicted to transfer the confidence gained to his bowling to bowl a vital spell in this match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.