Asif Ali scored 9 off 7 balls against India in the Asia Cup 2022 opener. He didn’t bat against Hong Kong. In the Super 4 match against India, he scored a quick 16 off 8 balls before being lbw-ed by Arshdeep Singh in the last over.
The pace bowler had earlier dropped a regulation catch in the 18th over. But his missed catch cost India the Super 4 match. Asif Ali scored 16 off 8 balls in the next match against Afghanistan. He didn’t score in the inconsequential Super 4 match against Sri Lanka. He was bowled by MOM Wanindu Hasaranga in the very first ball he faced.