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Asia Cup: Theekshana replaces Pathirana as SL elect to bowl against HK

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Asia Cup: Theekshana Replaces Pathirana As SL Elect To Bowl Against HK

By IANS News September 16, 2025 • 10:13 AM View: 1401

T20 Asia Cup Group: Maheesh Theekshana has come in for Matheesha Pathirana as Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Hong Kong in their 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup Group B game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

After registering a dominant win over Bangladesh, Sri Lanka will look to inch closer to a Super Four berth with a win over Hong Kong. “Just looks decent. We want to chase. Really happy with the performance.”

TAGS Asia Cup Maheesh Theekshana Matheesha Pathirana Sri Lanka Hong Kong T20 Asia Cup Group Dubai International Cricket Stadium Super Four Charith Asalanka Super Four Skipper Yasir Murtaza Kalhan Challu Shahid Wasif Broadcaster Russel Broadcaster Russel

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