In edge-of-the-seat clashes, Afghanistan and Hong Kong have produced intense battles with unpredictable outcomes till the last over. In the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in 2018, Hong Kong stunned Afghanistan, winning the 50-over match by 30 runs. However, Afghanistan pulled a massive 66-run victory over Hong Kong in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup (2016).
The last T20 match between both sides was played in a World T20 clash at Nagpur, where AFG sealed a 6-wicket victory in 2016. Although they have limited occasions to compete against each other in International cricket, the AFG vs HKG rivalry is like a seesaw battle.
Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong on September 9 in a Group B match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, starting at 8 PM IST in Asia Cup 2025.
Let’s get into in-depth information about Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Hong Kong Cricket Team Timeline – Head to Head, Stats & Records, Historic Highlights. Here’s everything you need to know about AFG vs HKG to capture a snapshot of the growing rivalry.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Hong Kong National Cricket Team Players (2025)
| Role | Afghanistan | Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Rashid Khan | Yasim Murtaza |
| Key Batsmen | Darwish RasooliIbrahim ZadranMohammad IshaqSediqullah Atal | Anshy RathBabar HayatMartin CoetzeeKinchit ShahShahid WasifKalhan Challu |
| All-rounders | Rashid KhanAzmatullah OmarzaiGulbadin NaibKarim JanatMohammad NabiSharafuddin Ashraf | Yasim Murtaza Aizaz KhanNasrulla RanaNizakat Khan |
| Wicketkeeper | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Zeeshan Ali |
| Bowlers | Fareed AhmadFazalhaq FarooqiAM GhazanfarMujeeb Ur RahmanNaveen-ul-HaqNoor Ahmad | Ali HassanAteeq IqbalEhsan KhanMohammad GhazanfarMohammad WaheedAyush Shukla |
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Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Head-to-Head Timeline
The Afghanistan vs Hong Kong head-to-head section could look cleaner with a table.
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier | Sharjah, UAE | Afghanistan won by 9 wickets (AFG 104/1 in 11.1 overs) |
| 2014 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Chattogram, Bangladesh | Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (AFG 154/3 in 18 overs) |
| 2015 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier | Dublin, Ireland | Hong Kong won by 5 wickets (HKG 162/5 in 20 overs) |
| 2015 | Afghanistan v Hong Kong T20I | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Hong Kong won by 4 wickets (HKG 166/6 in 19.4 overs) |
| 2016 | Asia Cup (T20I) | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Afghanistan won by 66 runs (AFG 178/7, HKG 112 all out) |
| 2016 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Nagpur, India | Afghanistan won by 6 wickets (AFG 119/4 in 18 overs) |
Notable Records & Highlights
ODI Matches
- Afghanistan and Hong Kong share one victory each in ODIs.
- Ehsan Khan (HKG) was named Player of the Match in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 after taking 4 crucial wickets.
- Usman Ghani (AFG) scored a solid 70-run knock in the ACC Premier League 2014, leading Afghanistan to victory.
T20 Internationals
- Afghanistan leads Hong Kong 3–2 in T20Is.
- Ehsan Khan (HKG) has been Hong Kong’s key bowler in T20 cricket, often breaking crucial partnerships against Afghanistan.
- Najibullah Zadran (AFG) produced a match-winning 60* off 35 balls in the 2016 Asia Cup, powering Afghanistan to 178/7 — their highest total vs Hong Kong.
Top Players in the Rivalry
Batting: Usman Ghani, Najibullah Zadran, Anshy Rath, Asghar Afghan, Babar Hayat
Bowling: Ehsan Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Amir Hamza, Aizaz Khan
See Also:- Most Wickets in Asia Cup History (ODI & T20I)
Upcoming Schedule (Asia Cup 2025)
AFG vs HKG – Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2025 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM IST |
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 – Broadcast and Live Streaming Info
| Telecasting | Sony Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV app and website |
As fans in Afghanistan never want to miss the live action, the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match will be available to watch via both telecasting and live streaming.
Catch all the live coverage on Asia Cup 2025 matches on the Sony LIV app and website. Those who want to watch the exciting matches on television, refer to Sony Sports Network for the live action.
