Dubai, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field first against the UAE in their Group B Asia Cup contest against Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

Sri Lanka has got to a winning start in the Asia Cup, with Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamil Mishara shining in their six-wicket win over Bangladesh. Hong Kong has been poor so far, enduring a 94-run loss to Afghanistan and following it with a seven-wicket loss to Bangladesh. While Hong Kong essentially are out of Super Fours contention, Sri Lanka could solidify their spot for the next stage of the tournament.

Sri Lanka skipper Asalanka said during the toss, "Just looks decent (the pitch). We want to chase. One change. Maheesh Theekshana comes in fo...