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AFG vs HK 1st T20: Where to Watch Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup, H2H, & Full Match Details

by Dwijesh September 8, 2025

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The Asia Cup 2025 is finally here, and all eyes are on the opening match where Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong on September 9 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This is a special contest as it’s the first time these two sides will meet in an Asia Cup T20 game, making it a memorable occasion for both teams.

Afghanistan comes in as the stronger side with plenty of T20 experience and a solid track record, but Hong Kong will be eager to surprise everyone and kick off their campaign with a big win. Here’s a closer look at the head-to-head numbers, key stats, standout players, and what fans can expect from this exciting clash.

AFG vs HK 1st T20

Match Info	Details
Match	1st T20
Teams	Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
Date	Tuesday, 9 September 2025
Time (IST)	8:00 PM
Venue	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tournament	Asia Cup T20 2025
Broadcast/Live	Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV

Weather Report

Category	Details
Location	Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub
Condition	Mostly Cloudy
Temperature	33°C
Precipitation	0%
Humidity	64%
Wind	6 km/h

AFG vs HK 1st T20 Pitch Report

The pitch is slow and spin-friendly, making it vital for batters to settle before accelerating, with a par score around 150–155. Slower balls and yorkers suit pacers, while spinners are expected to dominate the middle overs.

Category	Stats / Record
Matches	44
Win Bat First	41%
Win Bowl First	59%
Avg 1st Innings	144
Avg 2nd Innings	133
Highest Total	210-2 (AFG vs IND)
Lowest Total	84-10 (BAN vs RSA)
Highest Chased	174-2 (SA vs IRE)
Lowest Defended	129-6 (PAK vs ENG)

AFG vs HK 1st T20 Head-to-Head stats

Stat	Afghanistan	Hong Kong
Matches Played	6	6
Matches Won	4	2
Win %	66.7%	33.3%

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Team	Form Sequence
Afghanistan (AFG)	W – W – W – L – W
Hong Kong (HK)	L – W – W – L – W

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Full Squad

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Noor Ahmad, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Darwish Rasooli, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Nabi, Naveen ul Haq, Rashid Khan, Sediqullah Atal.

Hong Kong: Zeeshan Ali, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Martin Coetzee, Yasim Murtaza, Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Ehsan Khan, Ali Hassan, Ateeq Iqbal, Ayush Shukla, Kalhan Marc Challu, Kinchit Shah, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Shahid Wasif.

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Predicted Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq.

Hong Kong: Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Yasim Murtaza, Zeeshan Ali, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Nasrulla Rana.

Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live?

Country	TV Broadcast & Live Stream
India & Subcontinent	Star Sports, Jio Hotstar app and website
Australia	Yupp TV
South Africa	SuperSport
Bangladesh	Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites
Afghanistan	Ariana TV
New Zealand	Yupp TV
UK	TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app
USA	Jio Hotstar
Sri Lanka	SLRC (Channel Eye)
Canada	Jio Hotstar
Pakistan	Ten Sports, Tapmad app and website
MENA	STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX
UAE	CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV

ALSO SEE: Asia Cup 2025: Irfan Pathan Names His India Playing XI – Surprising Opening Pair Revealed

LastModified Date: 2025-09-08 12:18:03

Dwijesh

A dedicated cricket content writer with a proven track record at The Cricket Winner, I deliver sharp, reliable coverage of match-day news, previews, and in-depth analysis. My expertise extends to Dream11/fantasy‑cricket content, offering data-driven player stats, insightful tips, and strategy-focused predictions that resonate with fans and fantasy players alike. Combining a keen eye for detail with editorial rigor, I’m committed to producing engaging, high‑accuracy content that builds trust and readership.