When Hong Kong steps up to bat in the Asia Cup 2025, all eyes will be on Babar Hayat – he’s pretty much their go-to guy and most experienced player. The man’s got some serious firepower with the bat, and honestly, this tournament couldn’t come at a better time for him to prove what he’s made of against some of Asia’s top teams. If he can pull off a solid performance, it’s going to make all the difference for Hong Kong’s campaign and give him the perfect tune-up before they head into the T20 World Cup.
Babar Hayat Highest Score in Asia Cup
| Player | Year | Balls | Runs | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Hayat | 2016 | 60 | 122 | 9 | 7 |
Babar Hayat’s best Asia Cup performance came in the 2016 match against Oman when he played a scintillating innings of 122 runs off 60 balls, including 9 fours and 7 sixes.
Despite Hong Kong not being a full-member nation, Babar’s innings earned widespread admiration and showcased the growing talent in associate cricket nations.
Babar Hayat T20 Stats
| Player | Mat | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s/100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babar Hayat | 95 | 92 | 2233 | 28.63 | 131.59 | 12/2 |
Babar Hayat is a prominent T20 batsman for Hong Kong, known for his aggressive stroke play and consistency. Over 95 T20 matches, he has scored 2233 runs at an impressive strike rate of 131.59, including 12 half-centuries and 2 centuries. His contribution with the bat makes him one of Hong Kong’s standout players in the shortest format.
Babar Hayat Stats in Asia Cup
| Year | Innings | Runs | Average | 50/100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 (ODI) | 2 | 25 | 12.50 | 0/0 |
| 2022 (T20) | 2 | 41 | 41.0 | 0/0 |
| Asia Cup – Qualifying | 3 | 194 | 64.67 | 1/1 |
Babar Hayat made his Asia Cup debut in 2018 (ODI format), where he played 2 innings and scored 25 runs at an average of 12.50.
In the 2022 T20 Asia Cup, he featured in 2 innings and added 41 runs at an average of 41.00, providing stability to Hong Kong’s batting lineup.
He also had a strong campaign in the Asia Cup Qualifiers, scoring 194 runs in 3 innings at a superb average of 64.67, which included both a fifty and a century. His performances in the qualifiers were instrumental in helping Hong Kong secure their spot in the main tournament.
Overall, across Asia Cup (ODI, T20, and Qualifiers), Babar Hayat has scored 260 runs in 7 innings, establishing himself as Hong Kong’s most reliable batter in high-pressure games.
Hong Kong Squad – Asia Cup 2025
Yasim Murtaza (captain), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali (wicketkeeper), Nizakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Ashish Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah (wicketkeeper), Adil Mehmood, Haroon Arshad Mohammad, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan.
