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 ability, and clever variations.
Rashid Khan T20I Bowling Stats vs Hong Kong
Bowling Stats vs HKG
| Matches | Runs (Bat) | Avg | SR | Overs | Runs (Bowl) | Econ | Wkts | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.0 | 60.0 | 10.0 | 81 | 8.10 | 4 | 2/10 |
Betting Stats vs HKG
| Aspect | Matches | Runs | Balls | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3.0 | 60.0 | 3 |
Key Highlights:
- Best figures: 2/10 in 2016 — a match-winning spell with an economy under 5.
- Overall economy: 8.10 across three matches (2024 spell slightly expensive at 1/48).
- Constantly built pressure in powerplay and middle overs.
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Rashid Khan’s ODI Performance vs Hong Kong
Rashid Khan has faced Hong Kong just once in ODI cricket — in the 2018 ICC World Cup Qualifier at Bulawayo. Though he didn’t take wickets in that match, his economical spell kept Hong Kong under pressure and allowed other Afghan bowlers to strike.
Rashid Khan ODI Batting & Bowling Stats vs Hong Kong
| Aspect | Matches | Runs | Balls Faced | Avg | SR | HS | 50/100 | Overs | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | 1 | 13 | 18 | 13.0 | 72.2 | 13 | 0/0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bowling | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 10.0 | 39 | 0 | 3.90 | 0/39 |
Key Highlights:
- Scored a useful 13 runs off 18 balls from No. 8 position.
- Bowled 10 economical overs at 3.90 RPO, helping Afghanistan control the middle overs.
- Even without wickets, his bowling created pressure and forced batters to play cautiously.
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Rashid Khan’s Impact Against Hong Kong
Even though Rashid Khan hasn’t played many matches against Hong Kong, his performances underline his consistency:
- Control Master: His ODI economy of 3.90 shows his ability to choke the scoring rate.
- Game Breaker: T20I spells, especially his 2/10 in 2016, turned matches in Afghanistan’s favor.
- Pressure Creator: Rashid’s accuracy forces opposition to take risks, often leading to wickets from the other end.
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With the Asia Cup 2025 and future ICC tournaments likely to feature Associate teams like Hong Kong, Rashid Khan’s presence will remain crucial. His variations, cricketing IQ, and ability to perform under pressure make him Afghanistan’s trump card — whether defending totals or breaking partnerships.
Rashid Khan’s numbers against Hong Kong may look modest on paper, but they show how he performs his role perfectly — restricting runs, maintaining pressure, and seizing key moments. With Afghanistan playing more international cricket, fans can expect Rashid to continue dominating and perhaps improve his wicket tally against Hong Kong in upcoming encounters.
