AFG vs HKG Probable Playing 11: Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan will square off against Yasim Muftaza-led Hong Kong in the 1st match of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 09 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The tournament will be played in T20I format, played between 8 teams, with five full members of the ACC – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been automatically qualified for the tournament.
Meanwhile United Arab Emirates, Oman and Hong Kong, the teams which finished in the top three in the 2024 Acc Men’s Premier Cup.
8 teams divided into two groups to play in the group stages and the top two teams of the Asia Cup 2025 points table will advance to Super Four stages.
AFG vs HKG Weather Report
As per Accu Weather, the temperature will be ranging between 28 and 43 degrees Celsius during the day. The sky will be partly cloudy and moderate humidity level.
AFG vs HKG Pitch Report
The pitch at Abu Dhabi traditionally offers balanced condtions. Evening often bring dew to make the ball skid onto the pitch nicely. Batting should become easier and more consistent under the night conditions.
The seamers from the team bowling first generally get a hint of movement off the pitch, with batting becoming easier as the game progresses.
However, the spinners dont get significant and must be accurate in their line and length to succeed at this venue.
AFG vs HKG Probable Playing 11
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran (c), Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Noor Ahmad, Abdollah Ahmadzai
Hong Kong
Zeeshan Ali (wk), Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshy Rath, Martin Coetzee, Yasim Murtaza (c), Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Waqas Barkat, Ehsan Khan, Paras Singh
