Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 2025 Asia Cup: AFG clinch 94-run victory in opener - Action in images

It was an all-round display from Rashid Khan and Co. as Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong by 94 runs in their 2025 Asia Cup opener.

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By HT Sports Desk
Published on Sept 10, 2025 12:18 am IST 5 Photos
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The 2025 Asia Cup is finally underway as Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong by 94 runs in the opener. The match began with Afghan skipper Rashid Khan winning the toss and opting to bat.(ACC)
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For Afghanistan, opener Sediqullah Atal remained unbeaten at 73* off 52 balls, smacking six fours and three sixes in the process.(ACC)
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Meanwhile, Azmatullah Omarzai slammed 53 off 21 balls, including two fours and five maximums.(ACC)

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For Hong Kong, Ayush Shukla and Kinchit Shah bagged two-wicket hauls respectively.(ACC)
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For Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib struck twice as Hong Kong stuttered to 94/9 in 20 overs, in their 189-run chase.(ACC)

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