AF-A vs HK, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

Afghanistan A will face Hong Kong in Match No. 11 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha on Wednesday, November 19. With the race for the semi-finals heating up, this clash becomes crucial - especially for Afghanistan A, who must win to stay alive in the tournament.

Match Details: AF-A vs HK

Details	Information
Match	Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong, Match 11
Tournament	ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Venue	West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
Date & Time	Wednesday, November 19, 3:00 PM IST
Live Streaming	Sony Sports Network & SonyLIV

Match Preview

Afghanistan A began their tournament positively with a thrilling three-wicket win against Sri Lanka A. Their strong start was halted in the second match, as they suffered a heavy eight-wicket loss to Bangladesh A. Captain Darwish Rasooli will be keen to regroup his side and bounce back in a must-win encounter.

Hong Kong, meanwhile, have endured a tough campaign so far. They lost to Bangladesh A by eight wickets before another disappointing performance saw them fall to Sri Lanka A by seven wickets. With two losses in two games, Hong Kong are now playing for pride and will hope to put up a fight to end their campaign on a positive note.

Head-to-Head Record (T20Is): AF-A vs HK

Although these are A teams, the historical head-to-head in T20Is between these nations reflects their cricketing strengths:

Team	Wins
Afghanistan A	4
Hong Kong	2
No Result	0
Tied	0

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Pitch and Weather Report: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha

Pitch Report: The surface at West End Park Stadium offers balanced conditions. Batters enjoy the initial bounce, while spinners become crucial as the game progresses. Anything between 150–165 is a competitive total here, especially when batting first. Bowlers who mix up their pace and target the hard length are likely to succeed.
Weather Report: Doha will witness warm and dry conditions with temperatures around 27–29°C. Humidity may rise in the evening, offering slight swing to pacers. However, there is no rain expected, ensuring a full match.

Probable Playing 11:

Afghanistan A (AF-A) Playing 11:

1. Imran Mir, 2. Noor ul Rahman (wk), 3. Sediqullah Atal, 4. Darwish Rasooli (c), 5. Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, 6. Nangeyalia Kharote, 7. Farmanullah Safi, 8. Qais Ahmad, 9. AM Ghazanfar, 10. Abdullah Ahmadzai, 11. Bilal Sami.

Hong Kong (HK) Playing 11:

1. Zeeshan Ali (wk), 2. Anshuman Rath, 3. Babar Hayat, 4. Nizakat Khan, 5. Shiv Mathur, 6. Yasim Murtaza (c), 7. Aizaz Khan, 8. Kinchit Shah, 9. Ehsan Khan, 10. Nasrulla Rana, 11. Ateeq Iqbal.

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Match Prediction)

Considering their stronger squad depth, past head-to-head advantage, and better form in the tournament, Afghanistan A enter this clash as clear favorites. Their balanced lineup featuring experienced all-rounders and effective spinners gives them a significant edge over Hong Kong, who have struggled in both batting and bowling departments.

AI Prediction: Afghanistan A to win Match 11 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.

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