AFG vs HK Live Score, 1st Match, Group B – Asia Cup 2025 | Sep 9
AfghanistanGroup Stage
Tues, 09 Sep 2025
7:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM GST (UAE, Oman) | 7:30 PM IST | 8:00 PM BDT
Match yet to begin
Hong KongThe Asia Cup 2025 kicks off with an exciting clash as Afghanistan takes on Hong Kong in the opening match of Group B. Both teams are fired up and ready to set the tone for the tournament, knowing that an early win could be a crucial step toward the next stage.
Match Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM PST | 6:00 PM GST (UAE, Oman) | 7:30 PM IST | 8:00 PM BDT
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
The scorecard will appear below once the match begins. Stay tuned for live updates, key moments, and full stats.
Match Information
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | AFG vs HK, 1st Match, Group B |
| Date | September 09, 2025 |
| Time | 6:00 PM |
| Format | T20 (20-over match) |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Tournament | Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 |
Venue
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| City | Abu Dhabi |
| Pitch | Expected to assist spinners in the second innings |
| Weather | Warm and dry conditions expected |
Points Table – Group B
| Teams | Matches | Wins | Losses | N/R | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Points Table will be updated after the match.
Recent Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | W, L, L, W, W |
| Hong Kong | W, L, W, W, L |
Form shows results of recent international T20 matches.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2016 | Afghanistan | Won by 6 wickets (12 balls left) |
| 22-Feb-2016 | Afghanistan | Won by 66 runs |
| 28-Nov-2015 | Hong Kong | Won by 4 wickets (2 balls left) |
| 21-Jul-2015 | Hong Kong | Won by 5 wickets (last ball) |
| 18-Mar-2014 | Afghanistan | Won by 7 wickets (12 balls left) |
Afghanistan holds the upper hand historically, winning 3 of the last 5 matches. But Hong Kong has proven to be a gritty side capable of upsets.
Match Preview
Afghanistan enters the Asia Cup 2025 with a strong squad featuring big hitters and sharp spinners. With players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, the Afghan side is expected to dominate Group B.
Hong Kong, on the other hand, is known for their unpredictable flair. Players like Nizakat Khan and Ehsan Khan will be pivotal if they want to cause an early upset in the tournament.
Will experience trump momentum, or will the underdogs bite back?
Match Prediction
Afghanistan is the clear favorite on paper, with more international experience and form. However, T20s are known for surprises, and Hong Kong will look to pounce on any slip-ups.
Predicted Winner: Afghanistan (60% win probability)
Stay Tuned for Live Updates
Once the match begins, you can track the full live scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, and statistics embedded below. We’ll also update post-match summaries and highlights.