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Sri Lanka A dominates Hong Kong in convincing win at ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

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By Asian Cricket Council & Cricket World Staff

Sunday 20 October 2024

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Match 5, Al Amarat

Sri Lanka A won by 42 runs.

Sri Lanka A178/5

Hong Kong136/7

Scorecard

Stats

Sri Lanka A secured a commanding victory over Hong Kong in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup. Batting first, they posted an impressive total of 178/5 in their 20 overs.

Match Summary

Sri Lanka A vs Hong Kong, Match 5

Sri Lanka A 178/5 (20 ov)

Hong Kong 136/7 (20 ov)

Sri Lanka A won by 42 runs.

SCORECARD

Match Analysis

Yashoda Lanka led the charge with a crucial 56 off 44 balls, while Nuwanidu Fernando contributed 25 off 18, and Ramesh Mendis added a quick 24 off 12. This all-round batting performance set up Sri Lanka A for a comprehensive win in the tournament.

In reply, Hong Kong struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Although Yasim Murtaza played a valiant knock of 44 off 31 balls, and Babar Hayat added 38 off 42, their innings lacked fluency. Sri Lanka A's bowlers applied consistent pressure with 42 dot balls, restricting Hong Kong’s momentum. Nipun Ransika was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs in his 3 overs.

One of the key differences between the sides was in partnerships—Sri Lanka A built three 30+ partnerships, giving their innings a solid foundation, while Hong Kong managed only one, limiting their chase to 136/7. Sri Lanka A's dominance with both bat and ball sealed a comfortable win.

Match Stats

Sri Lanka A Fall of wickets: 1-27 (Lahiru Udara - 3.2 ov), 2-63 (Nuwanidu Fernando - 7.3 ov), 3-114 (Pavan Rathnayake - 13.5 ov), 4-141 (Yashodha Lanka - 16.5 ov), 5-142 (Ahan Wickramasinghe - 17.1 ov)

Hong Kong Fall of wickets: 1-24 (Anshuman Rath - 3.5 ov), 2-35 (Nizakat Khan - 4.6 ov), 3-35 (Zeeshan Ali - 5.1 ov), 4-35 (Aizaz Khan - 5.2 ov), 5-59 (Martin Coetzee - 8.6 ov), 6-133 (Babar Hayat - 19.1 ov), 7-134 (Yasim Murtaza - 19.4 ov)