AFG vs HKG 1st Asia Cup 2025 Match, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Who will win?

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AFG vs HKG 1st Asia Cup 2025 Match: Asia Cup 2025 will begin with a match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on 9 September 2025. Rashid Khan will lead the Afghanistan team while Yasim Murtaza will captain Hong Kong. Fans are eagerly waiting for the start of Asia Cup.

AFG vs HKG Match Details

• Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 1st Match of Asia Cup 2025
• Date: 9 September 2025
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
• Time: 8:00 PM IST (Toss: 7:30 PM)

AFG vs HKG 1st Asia Cup Match Preview

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The clash between Afghanistan and Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup looks uneven on paper. Afghanistan, which has established itself as a strong T20 team in recent years, is the favourite in this match. Hong Kong, on the other hand, is an associate team that has the ability to upset on the big stage but has struggled to perform consistently.

Afghanistan's strengths: Afghanistan is a strong team under the captaincy of Rashid Khan. They have world-class spinners like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Mohammad Nabi who can wreak havoc on the slow Abu Dhabi pitch. Their impressive performance in the recent T20 tri-series against Pakistan has further boosted their confidence.

Hong Kong's challenges: Hong Kong's biggest challenge will be to face Afghanistan's strong bowling attack. Their batting lineup will have to perform in unison so that they can put up a respectable score or chase a big target. Their experienced players like captain Yassin Murtaza and Babar Hayat will have to step up and lead the team.

AFG vs HKG Asia Cup Pitch Report

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Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium (Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Pitch Report) is counted among the best cricket grounds in the world. Built at a cost of approximately $22 million, this ground was opened in May 2004. The pitch of this ground is generally considered slow and batting friendly.

Bowlers may get slight help in the initial overs, but as the match progresses, batsmen are seen scoring runs. Seam and swing do not get much help, but spinners can play an important role in the middle overs. Due to the fast outfield of this ground, batsmen are seen hitting big shots here.

The first match on this ground was played between Afghanistan vs Scotland on 10 February 2010 and the last T20I match was played between Ireland vs South Africa in the month of September 2024. Ireland has scored the most runs (225/7) on this ground.

Afghanistan (AFG vs HKG T20I) has played a total of 16 T20I matches on this ground, out of which they have won 11 matches, while they had to face defeat in 5 matches. At the same time, the Hong Kong team has played a total of 10 matches on this ground, out of which they won 3 matches, while they had to face defeat in 7 matches.

Also Read: ENG vs SA: The Biggest Defeat in ODI History by Runs

AFG vs HKG Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming

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This match can be watched on both TV and mobile in India.

On TV: Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights of this tournament. You can watch the live telecast of this match on channels like Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 2.

Online: You can use SonyLIV app and website for live streaming. For this you have to subscribe to SonyLIV.

AFG vs HKG: Who will win today's match?

If we compare the two teams, Afghanistan has the upper hand. Afghanistan also leads the head-to-head record with 4 wins out of 6 matches. The depth of Afghanistan's team, especially their spin bowling, makes them a clear favorite. If Hong Kong wants to win, they will have to perform exceptionally as a team. But given the current form and the caliber of the players, Afghanistan's chances of winning are more than 90%.

AFG vs HKG Head-to-head

• Total matches played- 6
• Afghanistan won- 4
• Hong Kong won- 2
• Afghanistan won while batting first- 1
• Afghanistan won while batting second- 3
• First innings average- 135

Also Read: Watch PAK vs AFG Tri-Series Final Highlights, Pakistan won the match by 75 runs

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