Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Match 1 Prediction – Asia Cup 2025 Kick-off Clash
Afghanistan and Hong Kong will play in the opening Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025, which will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 9, 2025.
Afghanistan enters the tournament after losing to Pakistan in the UAE in the tri-series final. With game-changing spells from their bowlers and match-winning contributions from their batters, they showed flashes of genius despite the loss. Under Rashid Khan's leadership, the team will depend on important players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and seasoned fighter Mohammad Nabi to start the Asia Cup campaign strong.
However, Hong Kong's most recent competitive cricket appearance was in the Asia Pacific Cricket Championship Trophy 2025, where they lost to Malaysia in the second round. The team will be motivated to play at their highest level at the Asia Cup and leave their mark on the continental scene.
AFG vs HK Match Details:
Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Match 1, Asia Cup 2025
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9, 8:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV (App & Website), Yupp TV (App & Website)
Pitch Report:
As the game goes on, the bowlers can have an influence, but the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch often favors batsmen and provides ample possibilities for stroke-making. It can be difficult to get away with slower deliveries, so batters will need to be on the lookout for them.
AFG vs HK Head to Head:
Matches Played: 05
Won by AFG: 03
Won by HK: 02
No Result: 0
Tied: 0
AFG vs HK Predicted Playing 11:
Afghanistan (AFG):
Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, and Fazalhaq Farooqi
Hong Kong (HK):
Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshy Rath, Martin Coetzee, Kinchit Shah, Shahid Wasif, Aizaz Khan, Nizakat Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Ali Hassan, and Ehsan Khan