Mohammad Nabi is known for his consistency, leadership and match-winning performances. As an Afghanistan cricket veteran, Nabi has been part of the team’s growth over the last decade. Whether it’s ODIs or T20s, tournaments or qualifiers, Nabi brings calm and impact to the game.
Nabi has always stood out when playing against Hong Kong. Although Afghanistan and Hong Kong don’t play each other often, when they do—especially in pressure situations like the Asia Cup—Nabi comes good with both bat and ball.
From 2014 to 2018, Nabi’s stats against Hong Kong show a pattern of him stepping up when the team needs him.
ODI stats and Record vs Hong Kong (2014–2018)
| Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 50s | Overs | Wkts | Best | Average | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 52 | 38 | 52.00 | 65.00 | 0 | 19.0 | 5 | 3/48 | 16.60 | 4.36 |
In the two ODIs Nabi played against Hong Kong, he was very economical. His 38 runs and 3-wicket haul made a difference, shows how he can change games. His bowling average of 16.60 in these matches shows how well he controlled the run flow.
T20I stats and Record vs Hong Kong (2014–2016)
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | Overs | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | Bowl SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 37 | 17 | 12.33 | 137.03 | 16.0 | 11 | 4/17 | 9.63 | 6.62 | 8.7 |
Nabi didn’t have many batting chances in T20s against Hong Kong but his bowling was good. In four games, he took 11 wickets, including 4/17 in the 2016 Asia Cup qualifier—a performance that won him Player of the Match.
Asia Cup Stats and records vs Hong Kong
When it comes to tournament cricket, especially the Asia Cup, every play is big. Nabi has stepped up in both editions where Afghanistan played Hong Kong — once in the 2016 qualifiers and again in the main event in 2018.
Asia Cup Match Summary:
| Year | Format | Batting | Bowling | Notable Contributions | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | T20I (Qualifier) | 1 (3 balls) | 4/17 (4 overs) | Player of the Match | Afghanistan won |
| 2018 | ODI (Group Stage) | 38 runs | 3/48 (9.4 overs) | Top scorer & 3 wickets | Afghanistan won |
In 2016, Afghanistan wanted to make a statement in the Asia Cup qualifiers. Nabi’s 4-wicket haul destroyed Hong Kong and won him Player of the Match. His stats—4 wickets for 17 runs—showed his T20 skills.
Two years later, in the Asia Cup 2018, Nabi again played a big role. In a low-scoring ODI, he scored 38 and took 3 wickets to help Afghanistan win a group-stage game. These plays came at crucial times and showed why Nabi is one of Afghanistan’s go-to players.
