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Despite tumbling, Sri Lanka beat Hong Kong in Match 8 of the 2025 T20 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Lankans successfully chased down what appeared to be a challenging 150, with Pathum Nissanka anchoring the chase. Nissanka hammered a formidable 78* after losing his opening partner, Kusal Mendis, early. Earlier, Anshuman Rath and Nizakat Khan played fine knocks for Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong off to fine start

Hong Kong were off to a terrific start, with openers Zeeshan Ali and Anshuman Rath adding 41 runs. However, Zeeshan and Babar Hayat departed before 10 overs, leaving HK at 57/2. Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga did the damage. However, Nizakat and Rath joined forces thereafter, taking the side past 110. The latter finally fell

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