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