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Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Hong Kong XI for match 1

The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9 with the clash between Afghanistan and Hong Kong at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are also in Group B of the Asia Cup 2025.

Hosts UAE, Oman, Pakistan, and India are placed in Group A of the 2025 Asia Cup. Group A’s campaign will begin on September 10 with India and the United Arab Emirates clashing in Dubai.

Here is the predicted Hong Kong XI for Match 1 of the Asia Cup 2025:

Top Order:  

Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Hong Kong XI for match 1
Anshuman Rath

Hong Kong’s opening batsmen are likely to be Anshuman Rath and Babar Hayat, with Martin Coetzee at number three. With a strike rate of 131.20, Hayat has amassed 2216 runs in 95 T20Is, including two hundreds and 12 fifties. Rath, on the other hand, has scored 1824 runs in 68 T20Is, including one hundred and nine fifties. Coetzee has scored 528 runs in 31 T20Is, including one hundred and three fifties, with a strike rate of 130.04.

Middle Order:  

Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Hong Kong XI for match 1
Nizakat Khan

Nizakat Khan, Zeeshan Ali, and Kinchit Shah will most likely form Hong Kong’s middle order for the opening Asia Cup encounter. Zeeshan Ali is another experienced Hong Kong batsman, having scored 1184 runs, including one century and six fifties. Nizakat Khan has scored 2282 runs in 115 T20Is, including 11 fifties, with his runs coming at a strike rate of 121.25. Kinchit Shah has scored 706 runs, including three fifties.

Bowlers:  

Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Hong Kong XI for match 1
Yasim Murtaza

Captain Yasim Murtaza, Mohammad Waheed, and Ehsan Khan will be the bowling options for Hong Kong. Yasim Murtaza has taken 70 wickets from 63 games, with best figures of 4/9. Ehsan Khan, the off-spinner, has 127 wickets in 94 matches, with best bowling figures of 4/5. Mohammad Waheed, on the other hand, recently made his Hong Kong debut at the age of 21.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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