Yasim Murtaza is currently the captain of the Hong Kong cricket team, having taken charge in early 2025. An all-rounder who bats left-handed, with spin bowling emphasis and handy batsmanship, Murtaza has developed into a dependable leader for Hong Kong’s Limited overs sides in a very short period.
Yasim Murtaza T20I Captaincy Record
| Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Tied | Win% |
| 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 56.25% |
Murtaza’s captaincy started during the T20I tri-series in March 2025. After losing on the debut match as captain, he led Hong Kong to several victories and even to the finals of multi-nation tournaments. His leadership in 16 T20Is has shown the team to win nine, corresponding to more than 56%, thus showing progress within his captaincy.
Yasim Murtaza Asia Cup Captaincy Record
The Hong Kong team, led by Yasim Murtaza, competes in the Asia Cup 2025 in Group B along with Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Very little information is available regarding Murtaza’s past Asia Cup captaincy, probably because of Hong Kong’s associate member status and recent qualification. Now, he is the appointed captain who looks to put his mark on Hong Kong’s very first full-fledged Asia Cup appearance.
Murtaza is credited for his captaincy in building team morale and competitive performances, especially in the T20 format. A team led by him is considered to build into an emerging contender in Asia Cup cricket.
Career Highlights & Profile
- Full Name: Yasim Murtaza
- Born: December 4, 1990, Sialkot, Punjab
- Role: All-rounder (Left-hand bat & Left-arm orthodox spin)
- International Captaincy debut: March 2025 (T20I)
- Matches as Captain (All formats): 16 T20Is, no ODI or Test captaincy due to Hong Kong’s limited status
- Batting highlight as captain: 132 runs in 16 T20I matches
- Known for steady bowling and building partnerships in the middle order
