Pakistan (PAK) take on Hong Kong, China (HKG) in Quarterfinal 1 of the Men’s Asian Games 2026 cricket event at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Monday, September 28.
Pakistan come into this tournament with an inexperienced yet strong side and will be looking to make a significant mark. Led by captain Sahibzada Farhan and with reliable options in the side such as Maaz Sadaqat, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim and Saim Ayub, they will be looking to get their campaign off to a flying start.
Hong Kong, China made their way into the quarterfinals after taking a win and a loss each from the group stage. They were beaten by Malaysia by eight wickets in a low-scoring affair, before they beat Oman by 41 runs, to seal their place in the quarters.
PAK vs HKG: Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Hong Kong, China, Quarterfinal 1,Men’s Asian Games 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Monday, September 28, 5:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Click here to watch PAK vs HKG Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH) |
Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin has been on the slower end. Batters have been unable to get their innings going with fluency, while the spinners have dominated on the sluggish surface. All games in this tournament have been low-scoring affairs, with bowling sides often holding the upper hand.
PAK vs HKG: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
| Matches Played | 2 |
| Won by PAK | 2 |
| Won by HKG | 0 |
| NR | – |
| First-Ever Fixture | September 2, 2022 |
| Most Recent Fixture | October 3, 2023 |
PAK vs HKG: Predicted Playing 11s
Pakistan:
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (w), Hasan Nawaz, Haider Ali, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Abrar Ahmed, Sufyan Moqim, Ahmed Daniyal
Hong Kong, China:
Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur, Yasim Murtaza (c), Shahid Wasif (wk), Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Nasrulla Rana, Hafeez Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar
Probable Best Batter: Sahibzada Farhan
The Pakistan skipper once again comes into a big tournament after he finished the 2026 T20 World Cup as the record run-getter in a single edition with 383 runs. He will be looking to lead his side from the front with the bat and put up a big score.
Probable Best Bowler: Sufyan Moqim
The left-arm wrist-spinner comes into the tournament in fine form, having taken ten wickets in his last three matches, including two four-wicket hauls. He will be looking to continue this form for the Pakistan side.
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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