Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Afghanistan’s mystery spinner and a very stingy bowler, has played Hong Kong only once in T20Is but that game showed how good he is. Known for his variations, great control and early breakthroughs, Mujeeb is still a key part of Afghanistan’s bowling attack.
He hasn’t played Hong Kong in an Asia Cup game yet but he should be in the squad for Asia Cup 2025 where he can again prove how good he is against associate nations.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s Bowling and Records Stats vs Hong Kong
Mujeeb’s only T20I against Hong Kong was in 2018 and he had a big impact right away. He bowled his full 10 overs and took 3 wickets while giving away 26 runs, for an economy rate of 2.60 – amazing in the shortest match format.
Here are his bowling stats:
| Year | Matches | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Avg | Economy | Strike Rate | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 10.0 | 26 | 3 | 8.66 | 2.60 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 |
In that game he showed how he can stop runs and create pressure and often lead to wickets. His best bowling of 3/26 is still one of the most economical three-wicket hauls in a T20I for Afghanistan.
This kind of showing shows his talent and composure especially when bowling in powerplay or middle overs – roles he’s been good at in all formats.
Batting Stats and Records vs Hong Kong
Mujeeb didn’t bat in this game as he’s a lower order batsman mainly picked for his bowling skills. Batting is secondary for him but he can hit the ball when needed in tough situations. Asia Cup 2025: Watch Out For Him
Mujeeb hasn’t played Hong Kong in past Asia Cups but he’s in Afghanistan’s squad for Asia Cup 2025 where he might get another chance to trouble Hong Kong’s top order.
Based on his 2018 performance and form, Mujeeb could be a headache for Hong Kong especially on spinning tracks expected in the subcontinent.
What to expect
Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s T20I stats against Hong Kong is just one game but it was very impressive. With 3 wickets and great economy, he’s one of Afghanistan’s best bowlers.
As Asia Cup 2025 approaches everyone will be watching Mujeeb to see if he can repeat the performance. If he gets the chance to play Hong Kong again he’ll want to build on his record, this time on a bigger stage.
