94/9 (20.0)
CR : 4.70
188/6 (20.0)
CR : 9.40
Afghanistan won by 94 runs π
Player of the Match
Azmatullah Omarzai
1/453(21)
Biggest Wins in T20Is at Abu Dhabi (by runs):
94 runs by Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 2025, Tonight*
70 runs by Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2021
69 runs by Jersey vs Nigeria, 2019
94 runs by Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 2025, Tonight*
70 runs by Sri Lanka vs Ireland, 2021
69 runs by Jersey vs Nigeria, 2019
12:08 AM IST & 10:38 PM Local Time: Time for the Post-Match Presentation!
Player of the Match: Azmatullah Omarzai
Azmatullah Omarzai (Player of the Match): "First of all, I want to thanks my dear Allah. It's tough batting in the lower order. The captain and the coach have the belief in me. I was backing myself to hit it straight and the ball was coming nicely onto the bat.
I was just speaking to Sediq and we were going for boundaries after playing till the 16th over. We were trying to go straight and smashing the balls.
Well, when I get bowling, I feel like I'm a bowling all-rounder. When I'm batting, I feel like I'm a batter. It's 50-50."
I was just speaking to Sediq and we were going for boundaries after playing till the 16th over. We were trying to go straight and smashing the balls.
Well, when I get bowling, I feel like I'm a bowling all-rounder. When I'm batting, I feel like I'm a batter. It's 50-50."
Yasim Murtaza (Hong Kong Captain): "Well, it just felt like a dream come true for us. We know that the Asia Cup is one of the biggest tournament in Asia. We were really excited for that.
To be honest I wasn't expecting them to get that total on the board. At one stage, I was think 150-160. Credit goes to their batters as they played incredibly well. Special mention to Omarzai who played a game changing innings.
With regards to the positives, Babar Hayat was really good with the bat. Our spinners bowled well today."
To be honest I wasn't expecting them to get that total on the board. At one stage, I was think 150-160. Credit goes to their batters as they played incredibly well. Special mention to Omarzai who played a game changing innings.
With regards to the positives, Babar Hayat was really good with the bat. Our spinners bowled well today."
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan Captain): "Well, it was great. Good to put that total on the board. 188. Last series as well, early on wickets which is very key for us. That is something we have to look into it in the upcoming games when we will be playing against big teams. But overall, it was a great performance. Batting was something I wanted to see. Omarzai played really well and it was a great effort.
One thing is we have good spinners. It puts extra pressure on the opposition teams. Batters try to take risks and that's when we are most effective. But in T20s, we have to be prepared to chase. The mentality should be for chasing as well. We will keep it in mind to have a good record while chasing.
That's a tough ask to select the playing XI. To keep Mujeeb out, it is a tough decision. We had Noor out, it was tough for me. I forgot to bowl my two overs. It becomes confusing but you have to see who are the attacking batters. So far, it's working and I'm happy with it."
One thing is we have good spinners. It puts extra pressure on the opposition teams. Batters try to take risks and that's when we are most effective. But in T20s, we have to be prepared to chase. The mentality should be for chasing as well. We will keep it in mind to have a good record while chasing.
That's a tough ask to select the playing XI. To keep Mujeeb out, it is a tough decision. We had Noor out, it was tough for me. I forgot to bowl my two overs. It becomes confusing but you have to see who are the attacking batters. So far, it's working and I'm happy with it."
Thatβs a wrap from the opening clash of the Asia Cup 2025! Afghanistan have absolutely outclassed Hong Kong, sealing a commanding win by 94 runs to kick off their campaign in style. The action now shifts to Dubai, where tomorrow promises a big Group A showdown β India going head-to-head against UAE.
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide who, along with scorer/analyst Paras Yadav and statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE π
For now, this is Pritam Dey signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide who, along with scorer/analyst Paras Yadav and statistician Aman brought all the updates of this clash. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world. BYE BYE π