The Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 9, 2025. This time, the tournament's opening match will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. In the first encounter, Afghanistan and Hong Kong will face each other.
Sports News: The excitement of the Asia Cup 2025 is all set to commence from September 9, 2025, and the inaugural match of this tournament will be played between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Cricket enthusiasts have eagerly awaited this contest for a long time. The Afghanistan team will be captained by the experienced and star player Rashid Khan, while Yasim Murtaza will lead the Hong Kong team.
This match is also special for cricket fans as both teams are ready to showcase their prowess on a grand stage. Let's find out when, where, and how you can watch this match live for free.
Key Match Information (AFG vs HKG – Asia Cup 2025)
- Match: Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong
- Tournament: Asia Cup 2025
- Date: September 9, 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Time: Starts at 8 PM IST, Toss at 7:30 PM IST
How to Watch the Live Match on TV?
The opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India and several other countries. Cricket fans can enjoy the live telecast of this contest on various channels of the Sony Sports Network on television. If you wish to watch the match on your phone or tablet, live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.
For this, you can download the app or directly visit the website to enjoy the match. In many places, a free viewing option for the opening match might be provided, eliminating the need for an additional subscription for viewers.
Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong Squads
Hong Kong – Yasim Murtaza (Captain), Babar Hayat (Vice-Captain), Zeeshan Ali (Wicketkeeper), Niazakhat Khan Mohammad, Nasrullah Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Mark Challu, Ayush Ashish Shukla, Mohammad Ejaz Khan, Atiq-ul-Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Adill Mahmood, Anas Khan, Haroon Mohammad Arshad, Ali-Hasan, Shahid Wasif (Wicketkeeper), Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed.
Afghanistan – Rashid Khan (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sadaqatullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghaffar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
