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Sri Lanka A are set to take on Hong Kong in the fifth match of the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup 2024. This encounter will be held at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday (October 20).
Both teams are coming into this clash seeking redemption after losing their respective opening games. Nuwanidu Fernando will lead the Sri Lanka A side, while Hong Kong will be captained by Nizakat Khan. As the tournament progresses in its round-robin stage, both teams will be eager to showcase their potential and secure a crucial victory to keep their campaign alive.
Emerging Asia Cup 2024, SL-A vs HK:
- Date and Time: October 20; 09:00 am GMT /01:00 pm local/ 02:30 pm IST
- Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman
Al Amerat Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at Al Amerat Cricket Ground is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. With the surface likely to be on the slower side, bowlers, especially spinners, will benefit from the turn and bounce available. Batters will need to show patience and adaptability, focusing on timing and placement rather than power hitting due to the wicket’s low-scoring nature. However, dew might come into play in the later stages of the match, potentially making it easier for the batters as the ball becomes harder for bowlers to grip. Overall, the conditions are set to challenge both teams in an intriguing contest.
SL-A vs HK Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Lahiru Udara
- Batters: Babar Hayat, Nuwanidu Fernando, Mohammad Nizakat Khan
- All-rounders: Ramesh Mendis, Sahan Arachchige
- Bowlers: Ehsan Khan, Nipun Ransika, Yasim Murtaza, Dushan Hemantha, Eshan Malinga
SL-A vs HK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Sahan Arachchige (c), Dushan Hemantha (vc)
- Choice 2: Lahiru Udara (c), Babar Hayat (vc)
Also READ: Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 Schedule | Date, Squads, Match Time, Broadcast & Live Streaming details
SL-A vs HK Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Pawan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Anas Khan, Martin Coetzee
SL-A vs HK Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 20, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka A: Yashodha Lanka, Ramesh Mendis, Lasith Croospulle, Nipun Ransika, Nuwanidu Fernando (c), Lahiru Udara (wk), Sahan Arachchige, Kavindu Nadeeshan, Pawan Rathnayake, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Nimesh Vimukthi, Dushan Hemantha, Isitha Wijesundera, Eshan Malinga, Dinura Kalupahana
Hong Kong: Nizakat Khan (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Babar Hayat, Anas Khan, Martin Coetzee, Aizaz Khan, Ehsan Khan, Yasim Murtaza, Nasrulla Rana, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Rajab Hussain, Darsh Vora, Anshuman Rath
