Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Match Prediction- Who Will Win Match 1? Asia Cup 2025
Published - 09 Sep 2025, 04:00 PM

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Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong in the first match of the Asia Cup 2025. This article will provide you with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st match.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Match Prediction- Who Will Win Match 1? Asia Cup 2025
Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong 1st Match
Date: September 9, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Live streaming: Sony Liv
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between Afghanistan and Hong Kong has been a fierce one in the five T20Is that the two sides have played so far.
The Afghans have the upper hand with three wins, while Hong Kong has registered a couple of wins so far against their opponents, and the Asia Cup opener will provide them an opportunity to make things even by winning the game.
Total Matches Played: 05
Afghanistan Won: 03
Hong Kong won: 02
Tie: 00
No Result: 00
Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, the venue for the Asia Cup opener between Afghanistan and Hong Kong will take place is expected to be a good wicket with a bit of help for the bowlers at the start of the match
Like always, spinners will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome of the match if dew does not play spoilsport
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 40 degrees and a low of 31 degrees.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Afghanistan Playing 11:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Hong Kong Playing 11:
Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath (wk), Martin Coetzee, Zeeshan Ali, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Anas Khan, Yasim Murtaza (c), Mohammad Waheed, Nizakat Khan, Ehsan Khan
Form and Fitness
There is no form and fitness concern in the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Score Prediction
170-180 could be a good total for the team that bats first in the upcoming game between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
Players to Perform Prediction
Afghanistan- Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad
Hong Kong- Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Martin Coetzee, Yasim Murtaza, Mohammad Waheed
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for Afghanistan in the match: Ibrahim Zadran or Sediqullah Atal
Who will score the most runs for Hong Kong in the match: Babar Hayat or Anshuman Rath
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for Afghanistan in the match: Rashid Khan or Mohammad Nabi
Who will pick the most wickets for Hong Kong in the match: Yasim Murtaza or Mohammad Waheed
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Afghanistan will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
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