Abu Dhabi, September 2025 – Afghanistan began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign in style, registering a 94-run victory over Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Powered by Sediqullah Atal’s unbeaten 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s record-breaking fastest fifty for Afghanistan in T20Is, the Afghans posted a daunting total before their bowlers dismantled Hong Kong’s batting lineup.
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| Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 |
Full Scorecard Highlights
Afghanistan Innings – 188/6 (20 overs):
Sediqullah Atal – 73* (52 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes)Azmatullah Omarzai – 53 (21 balls, 2 fours, 5 sixes) Fastest Afghan fifty in T20Is
Mohammad Nabi – 33 (26 balls)
Hong Kong Bowling:
Yasim Murtaza(c) – 0/23 (4 overs)Ehsan Khan – 1/28 (4 overs)
Hong Kong Innings – 94/9 (20 overs):
Babar Hayat – 39 (43 balls, 3 Sixes)Yasim Murtaza(c) – 16 (26 balls, 1 four)
Afghanistan Bowling: Noor Ahmad 1/16, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/16, Rashid Khan 1/24
Result: Afghanistan won by 94 runs.
Key Moments
An early dropped catch proved costly for Hong Kong as Sediqullah Atal went on to anchor the innings with a composed 73 not out.Azmatullah Omarzai’s explosive 53 off just 21 balls featured 5 massive sixes and registered the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghan player, shifting momentum heavily in Afghanistan’s favor.
Mohammad Nabi provided middle-order stability with 33 runs.
Hong Kong’s chase never gathered pace, losing wickets consistently against Afghanistan’s mix of spin and pace.
Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled with discipline, while Azmatullah Omarzai’s brilliant direct-hit run-out highlighted Afghanistan’s sharp fielding.
Hong Kong finished at 94/9, falling well short of the target.
What This Win Means for Afghanistan
This comprehensive victory gives Afghanistan a perfect start to their Asia Cup 2025 campaign, boosting confidence ahead of tougher group-stage matches. Their batting depth and lethal bowling attack will make them a formidable contender in the tournament.
FAQs
Q1: Who won the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 match?
Afghanistan won by 94 runs.
Q2: Who was the top scorer for Afghanistan?
Sediqullah Atal scored an unbeaten 73 runs off 52 balls.
Q3: Who hit the fastest fifty for Afghanistan in T20Is?
Azmatullah Omarzai smashed 53 off 21 balls, registering the fastest T20I fifty by an Afghan player.
Q4: How many runs did Hong Kong score?
Hong Kong managed 94/9 in 20 overs.
Q5: Where was the match played?
The match took place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
