Asia Cup 2025 Match 1: AFG vs HK head-to-head and stadium stats

The Asia Cup 2025 is about to go live with the top Asian sides going for glory in the tournament. The first match is between Afghanistan & Hong Kong in Group B at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, at 8 PM IST on Tuesday.

This will be Hong Kong’s fifth appearance in the Asia Cup, but they find themselves in a challenging group this year. Afghanistan, meanwhile, comes into the tournament after losing the final of the T20I Tri-series against Pakistan on Sunday and will be eager to bounce back with a winning start to their campaign.

AFG vs HK: Head-to-Head Record

Afghanistan and Hong Kong have shared a competitive rivalry in T20 internationals.

• Matches Played: 6
• Afghanistan Won: 4
• Hong Kong Won: 2

See Also: Match officials revealed for India vs Pakistan clash ahead of Asia Cup 2025

AFG vs HK: Stadium Stats 

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has historically favored teams that bowl first, with a 59% win when chasing. With average first-inning score of 144 and often affords a competitive balance between bat and ball.

• Matches Played: 44
  
• Win Bat first: 41%
  
• Win Bowl first: 59%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 144
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 133
  
• Highest Total: 210/2 (AFG vs IND)
  
• Lowest Total: 84/10 (BAN vs RSA)
  
• Highest Chase: 174/2 (SA vs IRE)
  
• Lowest Defended: 129/6 (PAK vs ENG)