The Asia Cup 2025 starts on September 9 with Afghanistan (AFG) playing Hong Kong (HKG) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Both teams are in Group B with India and Pakistan so this is a great opportunity to see how these two teams match up.
AFG vs HKG: Their First Ever Asia Cup Game
This is the first time Afghanistan and Hong Kong will play each other in the Asia Cup. They have both been in the tournament before but never at the same time.
- Afghanistan in the Asia Cup: First played in 2014 and has been in 5 tournaments.
- Hong Kong’s story: First played in 2004, also making their 5th appearance.
Head-to-Head record over-all
| Match Type | Games Played | Afghanistan Wins | Hong Kong Wins | Last Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 2 | 1 | 1 | March 6, 2018 |
| T20I | 5 | 3 | 2 | March 10, 2016 |
| ICC Qualifiers | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2018 (T20 World Cup Qual.) |
| Asia Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | Never played |
ODI Head to Head record
Both teams have won one ODI each. Afghanistan won in 2014 because of Usman Ghani and Hong Kong won in 2018 because of Ehsan Khan’s bowling (4/33).
Top ODI performance
| Player | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Ghani | Afghanistan | 70* runs (Top score) |
| Ehsan Khan | Hong Kong | 4/33 (Best bowling) |
| Babar Hayat | Hong Kong | 87 runs in 2 games |
T20I Head to Head record
Afghanistan Has the Edge Afghanistan has won most of their T20I matches, 3out of 5. Their bowlers like Mohammad Nabi and Dawlat Zadran have been the key to their wins.
T20I Stats
| Player | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Shahzad | Afghanistan | 200 runs (Most runs) |
| Dawlat Zadran | Afghanistan | 5/14 (Best bowling) |
| Mark Chapman | Hong Kong | 110 runs in 5 games |
| Aizaz Khan | Hong Kong | 7 wickets in 6 games |
ICC Tournament Matches Head to Head record
The two teams have played each other five times in ICC qualifying matches. Afghanistan is ahead in T20 World Cup Qualifiers (3-1), and Hong Kong won the only ODI World Cup Qualifier they played.
The Afghanistan vs Hong Kong game might not be the biggest match in the Asia Cup 2025 but it still matters. Both teams want to improve and this game should be interesting. Afghanistan seems to be the favorite because of their T20I record and well balanced team. But, Hong Kong have proven they can surprise so it should be a good game to watch.
