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Jasprit Bumrah, India’s premier fast bowler and one of the world’s most feared white-ball bowlers, has faced the United Arab Emirates (UAE) only once so far — during the 2016 Asia Cup T20I in Bangladesh. While the sample size is small, it perfectly reflects Bumrah’s strengths: accuracy, control, and pressure-building ability. Here’s a detailed look at Bumrah’s stats, records, and impact against UAE across formats, along with what makes him special even in games against lesser-ranked teams. Jasprit Bumrah vs UAE T20I Performance Bumrah’s sole appearance against UAE came on March 3, 2016 in the Asia Cup T20 at the…

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…

India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a rare combination to feature in white-ball cricket, returning after one decade. In 2025, India holds the first rank in ICC’s ODI ranking, while the UAE sits at the bottom with 20th spot, showing India vs UAE rivalry status. In three ODI matches and one T20I, India won every contest despite blistering performances coming in by emerging UAE cricketers. India outplayed UAE at the W.A.C.A. in the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, marking the last ODI fixture between both sides. A dominating 9-wicket victory in the Group Stage extended the campaign, while the…

AFG VS HK Match 1 Dream11 Team Prediction for Asia Cup 2025 Preview: Asia Cup 2025 will begin with a high-voltage clash. Group B will host the tournament’s opener, which features a contest between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. This match will start at 8 PM IST on Tuesday (September 9), taking place at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Both teams will start their campaigns with this game. Afghanistan were in action a day ago when they were facing Pakistan in the final of the UAE T20I Tri-series. They had a disappointing performance in that game. Afghanistan are one of the favorites in…

Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner, has built a reputation as one of the most impactful bowlers in world cricket. His performances against Hong Kong may not have been frequent, but they highlight his ability to control the game with his disciplined bowling and smart cricketing brain. Here’s a complete look at Rashid Khan’s stats, records, and impact against Hong Kong in both ODIs and T20Is. Rashid Khan’s T20I Performance vs Hong Kong Rashid has faced Hong Kong three times in T20Is — twice in 2016 and once in 2024. These games showed why he’s considered a game-changer: tight economy, wicket-taking…

The Asia Cup 2025 will feature multi-language commentary so fans can enjoy matches in the language they love. Sony Sports has officially announced the Hindi commentary panel for the Asia Cup 2025, featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Panels for Tamil, Telugu, and other regional languages are yet to be officially confirmed, but the expected lineup is likely to be revealed closer to the start of the tournament. Asia Cup 2025 Commentators Languages Covered Asia Cup 2025 Commentators List by Language LanguageExpected Panel (A–Z)EnglishRussel Arnold, Bazid Khan, Mike Haysman, Matt Floyd, Athar Ali Khan, Urooj Mumtaz, Tanvi…

India enters Asia Cup 2025 with a bold approach under captain Suryakumar Yadav, focusing on aggressive cricket and a new-look top order. The tournament will run from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, and India will face UAE, Pakistan, and Oman in the group stage. India Asia Cup 2025 Squad (Confirmed) CategoryPlayersBattersSuryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku SinghAll-RoundersAbhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Tilak VarmaBowlersJasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy India Probable Playing 11 for Asia Cup 2025 India’s most likely Playing XI features Sanju Samson as the wicketkeeper…

Afghanistan enter the Asia Cup 2025 with growing confidence and a well-rounded squad that blends experience with exciting young talent. Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, the team has evolved into a serious contender in Asian cricket, boasting one of the most potent spin attacks in the world and a batting lineup that has become far more consistent. With the tournament being held in spin-friendly UAE conditions, Afghanistan have a golden opportunity to make a deep run and even aim for their maiden Asia Cup final. Afghanistan’s Full Squad (Confirmed List) Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli,…

Hong Kong is all set to make its fifth Asia Cup appearance, and the excitement among fans is building. With a mix of experience, youth, and fearless cricket, Hong Kong aims to create an impact in UAE conditions. Under the leadership of Yasim Murtaza, the team looks ready to challenge Asia’s top sides. Team Overview: Hong Kong has announced a 20-member squad with a balanced combination of batters, all-rounders, wicket-keepers, and bowlers. The team will kick off their campaign against Afghanistan on September 9, 2025. Their main goal will be to qualify for the Super Four stage by causing an…

The Asia Cup is known for high-pressure matches and iconic batting performances. While runs and centuries get most of the spotlight, strike rate is the true measure of impact in limited-overs cricket. A high strike rate can change the flow of a game in just a few overs, putting the opposition under pressure and giving the batting side a big edge. In this article, we bring you the top strike-rate performances in Asia Cup history, including ODI and T20I records, with updated tables featuring only impactful innings (50+ in T20Is). ODI: Highest Career Strike Rates in Asia Cup (Top 10)…