US EditionRashid Khan Leads Afghanistan Against Hong Kong in Asia Cup Opener | Sports-Games
- Afghanistan, led by captain Rashid Khan, defeated Hong Kong by 94 runs in the Asia Cup opener on September 9, 2025, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
- Afghanistan entered the match following a narrow defeat to Pakistan in the final of a recent three-team series, while Hong Kong aimed to secure their maiden victory in over two decades of Asia Cup participation.
- Rashid won the toss and elected to bat first, with Sediqullah Atal unbeaten on 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai scoring 53, helping Afghanistan post 188 for 6 in their 20 overs.
- At the toss, Rashid highlighted the need for a strong total to support the bowlers and expressed that the team is moving past their recent loss to Pakistan, concentrating instead on taking wickets during the middle overs.
- The victory set a positive tone for Afghanistan, who aim to leverage their bowling strength in the challenging Group B featuring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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Afghanistan crush Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup Opener, Omarzai stars with the bat
Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong by 94 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 opener on Tuesday. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai starred with the bat, while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib led the bowling.
Afghanistan Defeat Hong Kong By 94 Runs in Asia Cup 2025; Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai Combined With Bowlers Hand Rashid Khan and Co Opening Victory | 🏏 LatestLY
Afghanistan started off gingerly but picked up pace with Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai stitching a solid partnership. With the ball, they gave no chance to Hong Kong China. 🏏 Afghanistan Defeat Hong Kong By 94 Runs in Asia Cup 2025; Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai Combined With Bowlers Hand Rashid Khan and Co Opening Victory.
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Rashid Khan Leads Afghanistan Against Hong Kong in Asia Cup Opener | Sports-Games
Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan opted to bat first against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener after winning the toss at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Following a recent defeat to Pakistan, Afghanistan made a strategic change by replacing Darwish Rasooli with Gulbadin Naib to strengthen their lineup.
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