US EditionAfghanistan Thumps Hong Kong by 94 Runs in Asia Cup Opening Game
Afghanistan aims to rebound from a recent loss while Hong Kong seeks to prove progress in Asia Cup 2025 opener, with Afghanistan winning 3 of 5 past matches against Hong Kong.
- On Tuesday, September 9, Afghanistan national cricket team defeated Hong Kong national cricket team by 94 runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, in the Asia Cup opener starting at 8:00 PM IST.
- Afghanistan, coming off a Tri-Series final defeat to Pakistan, entered the Asia Cup 2025 as the Group B opener in the eight-team T20 format.
- Afghanistan’s innings featured a match-defining Atal knock, posting 188 in 20 overs powered by Sediqullah Atal’s unbeaten 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s 21-ball 53, with 69 runs in the final four overs and partnerships of 51 with Mohammad Nabi and 82 with Omarzai.
- With the victory Afghanistan collected two points, reinforcing their status as serious contenders after Hong Kong were restricted to 94 for 9 with only Babar Hayat reaching 39.
- Beyond points and standings, milestone chases for Nabi and Rashid added historical stakes, with Nabi needing at least 51 runs to reach 6,000 and Rashid aiming to surpass Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Asia Cup T20I wickets record.
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Afghanistan thumps Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opening game
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