The Afghanistan team will be upset with the loss against Pakistan in the final of the United Arab Emirates T20I Tri-Series 2025. However, the side has displayed good form in the last few months and shall take inspiration from that. 

On the other hand, the Hong Kong team will have a tough test in their opening game. The team has struggled against the associate nations in the last few months and faces a bigger challenge in this game. Their batters must do well against the Afghan spinners. 

AFG vs HK Match Details

Date: 9th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AFG vs HK Weather Report

Clear weather

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Top Batters AFG vs HK

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) - 1781 runs in T20I 

• Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) - 1299 runs in T20I 

• Nizakat Khan (HK) - 2266 runs in T20I 

Top Bowler AFG vs HK

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 170 wickets in T20I 

• Mohammad Nabi (AFG) - 101 wickets in T20I 

• Ehsan Khan (HK) - 127 wickets in T20I 

AFG vs HK Recent Performance

AFG vs HK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 170-185 runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 30-50 runs

Scenario 2- If HK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- HK is expected to score 120-140 runs.

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 8 wickets 

AFG vs HK Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Hong Kong (HK) Playing XI 

Yasim Murtaza (c), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Martin Coetzee, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Zeeshan Ali (wk), Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Kincht Shah, Adil Mehmood.

AFG vs HK Complete Squad

Afghanistan - 

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

Hong Kong -

Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Ehsan Khan.

AFG vs HK Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

AFG vs HK Match Preview

It is the first game of the Asia Cup 2025, and Hong Kong will face Afghanistan. Afghanistan has a strong spin attack, which has performed well in recent months. The batting lineup has power in the top and middle orders, putting the team in a good position. They intend to succeed by sticking to their core competencies. Hong Kong has not performed well against full-time ICC members, and its players lack experience. It will be interesting to see if the team can deliver results in this game.

AFG vs HK Match Details 

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong – 1st Match, Asia Cup 2025

Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date & Time: 09th September 2025 at 08:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

AFG vs HK Venue Stats 

AFG vs HK Pitch Report

The pitch has become more bat-friendly, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. It is a difficult venue for fast bowlers because there is nothing on the playing field. Spinners have found success at this venue because the ball turns sharply.

AFG vs HK Weather Report

Based on the forecast, the humidity will increase gradually throughout the evening. Clear skies and temperatures above 25 degrees throughout.

AFG vs HK Last Five Matches

AFG vs HK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: AFG vs HK Dream11 Prediction 1st Match

AFG vs HK Probable Playing XIs:

Hong Kong Probable Playing XIs

Yasim Murtaza (c), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Martin Coetzee, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Zeeshan Ali (wk), Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Kincht Shah, Adil Mehmood

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for AFG vs HK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Ibrahim Zadran – Ibrahim Zadran is also Afghanistan's top run-scorer in the T20i format in 2025. He has participated in five T20Is and has scored 194 runs at an average of 38.80 and a strike rate of 132.87.
• Rashid Khan – Rashid Khan is the team's top bowler, with 9 wickets in 4 matches and an economy of 7.18.

Top Picks – Hong Kong

• Anshuman Rath – Anshuman Rath is the team's leading run-scorer in 2025. He has played 16 T20Is and scored 726 runs with an average of 48.40 and a strike rate of 144.33. 
• Yasim Murtaza – Yasim Murtaza is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 18 wickets in 16 matches and an economy of 7.42.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AFG vs HK Dream11 Team:

Zeeshan Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anshuman Rath, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran(C), Yasim Murtaza, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aizaz Khan, Rashid Khan(VC), Ehsan Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Vice-captain – Yasim Murtaza, Rashid Khan

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

AFG vs HK Probable Winners:

Hong Kong has a terrible record against top-tier teams. The batting lineup has struggled for consistency in the last year, and the team will need strong performances from its leading and middle-order batters for a victory in this game. Afghanistan has an excellent record against Hong Kong, and their bowling attack is in good form. It makes them the odds-on favorites to win the contest. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.

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

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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)