Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Highlights, Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan Beat Hong Kong By 94 Runs
✍️ Written by: Namrata Boruah
AFG vs HKG Live Cricket Score and Updates, Asia Cup 2025, 1st Match: Afghanistan Beat Hong Kong By 94 Runs
AFG vs HKG Highlights, Asia Cup 20025: The side of Rashid Khan presented a strong performance to start their 2025 Asia Cup campaign powerfully. With a frail beginning on the slow pitch in Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan elected to bat first and was able to compete with a respectable total of 188/6. The initial blows of the ball had put them at 95/4 in the 13 th over but Sediqullah Atal pegged the innings to a steady 50 and Azmatullah Omarzai gave the team a cutting edge with a twenty ball cameo.
The pursuit of Hong Kong did not get any steam. Fazalhaq Farooqi hit early with a wicket in his second ball and three others were downed in the powerplay. Babar Hayat provided the resistance with 39 out of 43 ball runs but the other line did not make a substantial contribution.
Bowlers of Afghanistan prevailed in all fronts and only a few bowlers failed to get a scalp. The Hongkongs were later capped at 94/9 giving their team a 94-run win and an ideal launch into their Asia Cup campaign.
Live Updates
- 23:59 (IST) 09 Sep 2025
AFG vs HKG Live Cricket Score: Afghanistan Start Asia Cup Campaign with Comfortable Win Over Hong Kong
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Afghanistan began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a strong win over Hong Kong. Chasing 189, Hong Kong struggled, with only Babar Hayat hitting a few sixes. Afghanistan overcame early dropped catches and rotated seven bowlers, with Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad completing their full quotas.
- 23:53 (IST) 09 Sep 2025
AFG vs HKG Live Cricket Score: Ehsan Khan Dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in Catch and Bowl
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Ehsan Khan’s innings ended at 6 runs from 11 balls as he was caught and bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi. Stepping out to punch a slower ball around leg-stump, Khan only managed a chipped shot, allowing Farooqi to bend low and take a simple catch. The dismissal added to Afghanistan’s dominance in the match.
- 23:49 (IST) 09 Sep 2025
AFG vs HKG Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong Captain Yasim Murtaza Falls LBW to Gulbadin
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Hong Kong’s innings suffered a blow as captain Yasim Murtaza was trapped LBW by Gulbadin Naib. A slower-ball leg-cutter floated on a good length, and Murtaza’s attempted swipe missed, striking his back thigh. The late decision by umpire Virender Sharma proved correct, dismissing Murtaza for 16 runs from 26 balls, further tilting momentum in Afghanistan’s favor.
- 23:44 (IST) 09 Sep 2025
AFG vs HKG Live Cricket Score: Yasim Murtaza and Ehsan Khan Keep Hong Kong Afloat with Smart Runs
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Yasim Murtaza and Ehsan Khan played cautiously but effectively, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries. Murtaza’s loft over long-off for four stood out in the over, while Ehsan picked singles to maintain momentum. Noor Ahmad bowled well with spin and variations, but the duo’s measured approach helped Hong Kong stay in the contest.
- 23:41 (IST) 09 Sep 2025
