The ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will witness its 7th fixture in Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong on Monday, 17 November 2025, at 3:00 PM (IST) which will be an important one for both cricket nations. The teams will face off at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Here’s a look at the pitch conditions, key stats, player props, and match winner prediction for Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong.
Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong Props
Stats
- Milan Rathnayake scored 41 off 19 balls against AFG A
- Dunith Wellalage scored 33 runs and took 1 wickets against AFG A
- Yasim Murtaza scored 40 runs off 22 balls against BAN A
West End Park, Doha - Pitch Report
The surface at West End Park offered a favorable pitch to the batters in the initial games of the tournament. Early in the innings, pacers can extract good swing and bounce with the new ball, keeping batters on their toes but if bowlers fail to take wickets early on then it is an easy chasing wicket.
As the game goes on, the pitch becomes more settled and better for stroke play, allowing set batters to capitalize and build big scores. In the latter stages, dew often plays a role, making it easier to chase if the score is around 200. The chasing team can take their time and plan the chase easily.
The Average first innings score in the West End Park in this tournament is 180 and the pitch helps the team batting 2nd more if the target is below 205. Overall, team chasing is at an advantage in this ground
Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong Squads
Sri Lanka A Squad: Dunith Wellalage (c), Vishen Halambage, Nisan Madushka (wk), Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Kavindu De Livera, Sahan Arachchige, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Pramod Madushan, Garuka Sanketh, Isitha Wijesundara, Milan Rathnayaka, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew
Hong Kong Squad: Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Nizakat Khan, Narula Rana, Hassan Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Challu, Md. Ghazanfar, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Md. Waheed
Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong Match Winner Prediction
Sri Lanka A and Hong Kong gear up for this contest with both sides entering after suffering defeats in their previous outings. Hong Kong were outplayed by Bangladesh A, facing an 8 wicket loss that exposed gaps in both their batting stability and middle overs control. Sri Lanka A, meanwhile, came agonisingly close against an impressive Afghanistan A side, falling short while defending 170 despite stretches of disciplined bowling and driven batting.
Now, with both teams looking to reset quickly, this matchup carries a sense of urgency and opportunity. Sri Lanka A boast a more balanced setup with depth across departments, while Hong Kong bring a spirited unit filled with young talent, top order hitters, adaptable all rounders, and bowlers capable of shifting momentum in a single spell.
With the competition heating up and both teams desperate to build early momentum, this clash promises a tight, evenly fought contest. The result may well come down to which side handles pressure better and capitalizes on key moments in the middle overs.
Our Winner Prediction:Expect SL A to come out on the winning side.
