Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong in the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 tournament on Tuesday, September 09. The Afghans are coming off a resounding loss in the finals of the tri-series involving Pakistan, & UAE on September 07. They were handed a thrashing of 75 runs by Pakistan. The Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan would be keen to bounce back and start their Continental Cup campaign on a winning note.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong would be keen to show their good progress by punching above their weight. Over the past two years, they have shown decent form against the likes of Oman, UAE, and Ireland. However, beating Afghanistan would be considered an upset, as they have made giant strides in the T20Is.
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Spinners will naturally have a major say in how the Hong Kong batters will approach their match against the Afghans. With Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, & Allah Ghazanfar in their ranks, the Hong Kong batters will have to find ways to score runs, and keep the scoreboard ticking. Alongside the trio of spinners, Farooqui the pacer bowler has also been a huge asset for Afghanistan.
However, a major concern still persists - batting. Barring Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, the rest of batters have not shown same consistency. Sediqullah Atal showed good form in the tri-series, but the middle and lower order remains a spot of bother. If Hong Kong bowlers manage to strike early blows, then they can pose huge challenge for Afghans.
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AFG vs HK: Live Streaming Details Asia Cup 2025
When will the AFG vs HK match be played?
The match will be played on Tuesday, September 09, from 8:00 PM IST.
Where will the AFG vs HK match be played?
The match will be played at Abu Dhabi.
How to watch the AFG vs HK match broadcast in India?
The match will telecasted live on Sony Sports Network
Where to watch the AFG vs HK match live?
The match will be live-streamed on SonyLiv and website
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