Asia Cup 2025: Top Run-Scorers and Leading Wicket-Takers After Match 8 – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
Match 8 of the Asia Cup 2025 between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday, September 15. Sri Lanka registered a four-wicket victory, successfully chasing down a target of 150 runs. Opener Pathum Nissanka anchored the innings with a crucial 68, while Wanindu Hasaranga provided the finishing touch with a brisk 20 runs in the latter stages. Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first. Hong Kong’s innings was anchored by opener Anshuman Rath, who scored 48, and Zeeshan Ali, who added 23 in a 41-run opening partnership. Skipper Nizakat Khan, batting at No. 4, remained unbeaten on 52 to guide Hong Kong to a respectable total of 149/4. Asia Cup 2025: Leading Run-Scorers Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka has risen to the top of the run-scoring chart with 118 runs, following his brilliant 68-run knock in the latest encounter. Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan, with a composed half-century, secures the second spot with 94 runs. UAE captain Muhammad Waseem (88) and Bangladesh leader Litton Das (87) occupy the third and fourth places, respectively. Afghanistan’s Sediqullah Atal and UAE’s Alishan Sharafu follow closely behind, both tallying 73 runs so far. Asia Cup 2025: Leading Run-Scorers Rank Player Team Runs 1 Pathum Nissanka Sri Lanka 118 2 Nizakat Khan Hong Kong 94 3 Muhammad Waseem UAE 88 4 Litton Das Bangladesh 87 5 Sediqullah Atal Afghanistan 73 5 Alishan Sharafu UAE 73 Asia Cup 2025: Leading Wicket-Takers Rank Player Team Wickets 1 Kuldeep Yadav India 7 2 Saim Ayub Pakistan 5 2 Junaid Siddiqui UAE 5 4 Ayush Shukla Hong Kong 4 5 Shivam Dube India 3 Sign Up Fast For E2bet And Enjoy A Free Bonus On Your First Registration