The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the Group B opener at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 9.
Rashid Khan’s side, coming off a loss to Pakistan in the recent T20 tri-series, will aim to start their campaign with a commanding win. With a spin-heavy attack led by Rashid Khan and explosive batsmen like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Afghanistan are favorites to dominate.
Hong Kong, led by Yasim Murtaza and key batsman Babar Hayat, will look to break their long-standing losing streak in Asia Cup matches.
Match Details: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025
- Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Match Start: 8:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 7:30 PM IST
AFG vs HK Live Telecast in India
The match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network in India.
AFG vs HK Live Streaming in India
The match will be live streamed on SonyLIV app and website. Fans can also follow live scores and ball-by-ball updates online.
Squads
Afghanistan Squad:
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Hong Kong Squad:
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali (wk), Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Martin Coetzee, Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Ehsan Khan, Ali Hassan, Ateeq Iqbal, Kalhan Challu, Ayush Shukla, Kinchit Shah, Mohammad Waheed, Shahid Wasif, Mohammad Ghazanfar
Head-to-Head: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong in T20Is
- Total matches: 5
- Afghanistan won: 3
- Hong Kong won: 2
- No result: 0
FAQs – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 1st T20I, Asia Cup 2025
When will the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong T20I Asia Cup 2025 Match take place?
The match will be played on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Where will the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong T20I be played?
The fixture will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss will be held at 7:30 PM IST.
What time does the match start?
The first ball will be bowled at 8:00 PM IST.
Where will the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong T20I be telecast in India?
The match will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network channels in India.
How can fans watch the live streaming of Afghanistan vs Hong Kong in India?
The match will be live streamed on SonyLIV app and website.
