Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Score: Afghanistan posted a competitive 188/6 in their 20 overs after opting to bat first against Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 match. The innings was anchored by Sediqullah Atal, who remained unbeaten on 73 off 52 balls, striking six fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 140.38.
Asia Cup, 2025
Afghanistan
188/6 (20.0)
Hong Kong, China
63/6 (13.0)
Play In Progress ( Day – Match 1 )
Hong Kong, China need 126 runs in 42 balls at 18 rpo
Afghanistan got off to a mixed start, losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz (8) in the 3rd over and Ibrahim Zadran (1) shortly after, leaving the team struggling at 26/2. Mohammad Nabi steadied the innings with a 33-run knock from 26 deliveries, including three boundaries and a six, before falling in the 11th over. Gulbadin Naib added a brief 5-run cameo.
Azmatullah Omarzai blazing cameo
Azmatullah Omarzai then lit up the middle overs with a blistering 53 off just 21 balls, striking five sixes and two fours. His assault helped Afghanistan surge past the 170-run mark in the final two overs. Karim Janat contributed 2 runs before being dismissed in the penultimate over, while captain Rashid Khan remained unbeaten on 3, ensuring Afghanistan finished on a strong note.
The last five overs produced 78 runs for the loss of two wickets, giving Afghanistan a healthy final run rate of 9.40. Extras contributed 10 runs, including nine wides and one leg bye.
For Hong Kong, Ayush Shukla was the most successful bowler with 2/54 in four overs, while Shah picked up 2 wickets in the middle overs. Ehsan Khan and Ateeq Iqbal claimed one wicket each, keeping Hong Kong in contention with disciplined spells.
With Afghanistan posting 188, win probability forecasts favor the visitors at 73.23%, while Hong Kong trails at 26.77%. The home side will now need a near-flawless batting performance to chase down the challenging total.
Afghanistan’s innings showcased a blend of resilience and power hitting, with Atal and Omarzai delivering match-defining performances. Hong Kong’s bowlers will need to step up in the chase to keep their T20 campaign alive.
Playing XI
Hong Kong XI: Zeeshan Ali (wk), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Challu, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (capt), Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (capt), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Babar Hayat out
Gulbadin Naib to Babar Hayat, OUT. Hayat attempts a shot over the top but holes out to deep mid-wicket, bringing an end to his innings. Babar Hayat departs for 39 off 43 balls, including three towering sixes, at a strike rate of 90.69, with Sediqullah Atal taking the catch.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Hayat hits 2 sixes in an over
Karim Janat bowls to Babar Hayat, who responds with a huge six. What a shot that is!
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Massive Six
Karim Janat serves a full delivery to Babar Hayat, who launches it for a massive six. Hayat goes big, adding a crucial boundary to Hong Kong’s innings.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Hong Kong in trouble
At the end of over 11, Hong Kong adds just 1 run to reach 44/5. Babar Hayat moves to 23 runs from 36 balls, including one six, while Yasim Murtaza remains scoreless after 5 balls. Gulbadin Naib concedes 1 run in his over, and Noor Ahmad finishes with figures of 2-0-5-1. The required run rate climbs to 16.11 as Hong Kong needs 145 runs from 54 balls.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: End of over 10,
At the end of over 10, Hong Kong adds 3 runs but loses a wicket, moving to 43/5. Babar Hayat remains at the crease with 22 runs from 34 balls, including one six. Yasim Murtaza faces 1 ball without scoring. Noor Ahmad finishes his two-over spell with figures of 2-0-5-1, while Rashid Khan has conceded 15 runs in 2 overs. The required run rate climbs to 14.60 as Hong Kong needs 146 from the remaining 60 balls.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Noor Ahmad strikes as Kinchit Shah caught by Janat
Noor Ahmad strikes as Kinchit Shah falls for 6. The bowler delivers a good-length ball, and Shah attempts a shot, only for Karim Janat to take a sharp catch. Shah, after facing 10 balls without hitting a boundary or six, departs with a strike rate of 60. Hong Kong loses another wicket, and Janat’s fielding brilliance adds to Afghanistan’s advantage.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: End of Over 9
Hong Kong adds 10 runs to reach 40/4. Babar Hayat moves to 21 off 31 balls, including 1 six, while Kinchit Shah is on 4 from 8 deliveries. Rashid Khan finishes with 0-15 from 2 overs, and Noor Ahmad has conceded 2 runs from his only over. The CRR is 4.44, RRR stands at 13.54, with 149 needed from 66 balls.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Massive Six
Rashid Khan to Babar Hayat, SIX! Hayat smashes it high and handsome over the boundary for a big hit.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: End of over 8
At the end of over 8, Hong Kong are 30 for 4, adding just 2 runs in the over. Babar Hayat is on 13 from 27 balls, while Kinchit Shah has 2 from 6 deliveries. Noor Ahmad has bowled 1 over for 2 runs, and Rashid Khan has 1 over for 5 runs. The current run rate is 3.75, with 159 needed from 72 balls.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: End of over 7
At the end of over 7, Hong Kong are 28 for 4. They have added 5 runs in the over. Babar Hayat is on 12 from 22 balls, while Kinchit Shah has 1 from 5 deliveries. Rashid Khan has bowled 1 over, conceding 5 runs, and AM Ghazanfar has 2 overs for 4 runs. The current run rate is 4.00, with 161 needed from 78 balls.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Single
Rashid Khan bowls a full-length googly on middle and off, and Babar Hayat gets forward to poke it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
At the end of over 6, Hong Kong are struggling at 23 for 4, having added just 1 run in the over. Babar Hayat remains at the crease with 8 runs from 18 balls, while Kinchit Shah is yet to open his account, on 0 from 3 balls.
Afghanistan bowlers have kept things tight, with AM Ghazanfar conceding 4 runs in 2 overs without taking a wicket, and Azmatullah Omarzai returning figures of 2-0-4-1. Hong Kong’s current run rate is 3.83, while they require 166 runs from 84 balls to chase down the target.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: End of Over 5
Hong Kong 22/4 after 5 overs, having scored 3 runs in the over and lost 1 wicket.
Kinchit Shah is yet to open his account (0 off 3 balls), while Babar Hayat has 7 runs from 12 deliveries.
Afghanistan bowlers: Azmatullah Omarzai 2-0-4-1, AM Ghazanfar 1-0-3-0.
Current scoring rates: CRR 4.40, RRR 11.13. Hong Kong need 167 runs from 90 balls.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Omarzai’s sharp throw from mid-off leaves Challu stranded, ending his 4-run stay
Azmatullah Omarzai showcased some brilliant fielding as Kalhan Challu was run out for 4. Challu advanced to a delivery just outside off and stabbed it back at the bowler. Omarzai collected the ball cleanly and, in one swift motion, hurled it at the batter's end. Challu scrambled to make his ground, but the throw hit the stumps while his bat was still in the air, and he was dismissed. After a few minutes of earlier sloppy fielding, Afghanistan produced a moment of brilliance to break the partnership.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Fielding Fumble Lets Challu Sneak a Single
Ghazanfar bowls to Kalhan Challu, who nudges the ball for a single. Two Afghan fielders converge on the ball but fail to communicate, resulting in a complete mess and a dropped chance. Challu takes advantage and safely completes the run.
Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls a short, wide delivery outside off to Babar Hayat. Hayat leans into the bounce and jabs it towards point, where a fielder dives sharply to his right and snatches it one-handed. The spectacular effort nearly induces a mix-up, with Challu at risk of being run out on a direct hit. Thankfully for Hong Kong, the ball misses, and they manage to take a single from the delivery.
Nizakat Khan’s innings ended in a shocking run out for 0. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled a full delivery outside off, prompting a stab toward mid-off. The fielder made a sharp throw to the bowler’s end, and Nizakat’s attempt to slide his bat back came just a fraction too late. What seemed like a confident position quickly turned against him, and replays confirmed the narrow margin that handed Afghanistan this unexpected breakthrough.
Zeeshan Ali falls for 5 in a soft dismissal. He edged a delivery from Azmatullah Omarzai and was comfortably taken by Mohammad Nabi. Zeeshan faced 6 balls, hitting one boundary, finishing with a strike rate of 83.33.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: End of over 1
At the end of the first over, Hong Kong were 11 for 1. They scored 11 runs while losing their first wicket, maintaining a current run rate of 11.00. With 114 balls remaining, they still need 178 runs to chase the target of 189. Zeeshan Ali was unbeaten on 5 from 3 balls, including a boundary, while Babar Hayat was on 1 from 2 deliveries. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled one over, conceding 11 runs and picking up the crucial early wicket.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: 5 WIDES
Bonus runs for Hong Kong! Farooqi’s back-of-a-length delivery swings sharply down leg. Zeeshan misses it completely, and the keeper can’t reach it either.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Early blow for Hong Kong as Rath departs for a golden duck
Fazalhaq Farooqi made an instant impact with the new ball, trapping Anshuman Rath for a golden duck. Rath edged the delivery to Rahmanullah Gurbaz behind the stumps, leaving Hong Kong reeling at the very start of their chase.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: 2nd innings begin
And we’re back! Hong Kong face a daunting chase in the second innings, needing 189 to win. Their openers, Zeeshan Ali and Anshy Rath, are at the crease, with Fazalhaq Farooqi taking the new ball. Early wickets could further dent Hong Kong’s chances, as Afghanistan sets two slips in place. The chase begins now—can Hong Kong make a fight of it?
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Fastest fifties for Afghanistan in T20Is
Azmatullah Omarzai set a new record today by scoring the fastest fifty for Afghanistan in T20Is, reaching the milestone in just 20 balls against Hong Kong. He surpassed Mohammad Nabi’s 21-ball effort against Ireland in 2017 and Gulbadin Naib’s 21-ball fifty against India in 2024.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Will Hong Kong upset Afghanistan
With Afghanistan posting 188/6 in their 20 overs, Hong Kong faces a challenging chase. The target demands aggressive hitting from the start, and while their top order has the firepower, sustaining the required run rate of 9.40 will be tough against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack. A strong start is crucial if Hong Kong hopes to pull off an upset.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Classy innings by Afghanistan
Afghanistan played a classic innings, losing a few more early wickets than they would have liked but gradually regaining control with Atal and Nabi steadying the ship.
Once stability was established, Nabi accelerated the scoring, and Afghanistan dominated Hong Kong in the final overs, with Atal anchoring the innings and Omarzai registering the fastest-ever fifty by an Afghan batter in T20I cricket.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Afghanistan posted 188/6
Afghanistan posted a competitive 188/6 in their 20 overs after opting to bat first against Hong Kong in a high-octane T20 encounter.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Ehsan Khan strikes as Janat caught by Nizakat
Ehsan Khan picked up another crucial wicket, dismissing Karim Janat for just 2 runs off 3 balls. Janat failed to make an impact, offering a simple catch to Nizakat Khan, ending his brief stay at the crease with a strike rate of 66.66.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Shukla claims wicket as Azmatullah skies one to long-on
W Shukla struck at just the right moment to dismiss Azmatullah Omarzai, who had been on fire with 53 runs from 21 balls, including 2 fours and 5 sixes. Omarzai misjudged a delivery and sent it high into the night sky, where Aizaz Khan at long-on held on for a safe catch, ending the Afghan batsman’s whirlwind innings with a strike rate of 252.38.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Live Cricket Score: Omarzai punishes Hong Kong with a towering six
On the fourth ball of the 17th over, Ehsan Khan pitched a drag-down delivery that sat up perfectly for Azmatullah Omarzai. Seizing the opportunity, Omarzai cleared his front leg and sent the ball soaring over deep mid-wicket for a massive six, adding to Hong Kong’s woes.
AFG vs HK Asia Cup Live Score: Afghanistan powers through a high-scoring 17th over
Afghanistan added 25 runs in the 17th over, bringing their score to 144/4 at the end of the over, with a current run rate of 8.47. Sediqullah Atal continued his blistering innings, reaching 68 off 48 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 21 runs off 11 deliveries, hitting a four and a six. Ateeq Iqbal bowled 3 overs, conceding 32 runs and taking 1 wicket, while Yasim Murtaza’s 4-over spell went for 23 runs without success.