Afghanistan Started them Asia Cup 2025 A campaign on a major note as they hammer Hong Kong 94 runs in his group B stability at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. Riding on blisters with knock Sedikullah Atal And Azmatullah OmrajaiThe Afghans set their bowlers a commanding total before finishing Hong Kong’s batting order.
Sedikullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarjai Power Afghanistan A Commanding Total
After opposing to win and batting the toss, landed for an unstable start with Afghanistan Rahmanullah Gurbaz (8) and Ibrahim Zadran (1) To depart early. However, opener Sedikullah Atal Attacking six borders and three sixes, anchor the innings scoring 73 runs in 52 delivery. His calculated approach ensured that there was stability in Afghanistan, even the wickets fell to the other end.
When did the real speed innings come Azmatullah Omrajai Went inside. The all-rounder scored 53 runs off just 21 balls, played a breathtaking knock with two fours and five huge sixes. His late attack took beyond the total well of Afghanistan. Experienced Mohammad Nabi Also guided for a competitive 188/6 in his 20 overs, with 33 out of 26 runs.
On the bowling front for Hong Kong, Kidi Shah (2/24) and Ayush Shukla (2/58) Were among the wickets, although they were struggling to include Afghan batsmen in the overs of death. Ehsan Khan bowled financially, taking a wicket and scored just 28 runs in his four -overs magic.
Hong Kong’s batting collapse
Chasing 189 for victory, Hong Kong never saw the control of the game. He suffered an early shock as captain Ansuman Rath A golden duck was rejected, after which immediately run-out Nijkat Khan Without facing a ball. Top order fell under pressure, and only Babur Hayat 43 delivery showed some resistance with scoring 39 runs, including three sixes but there was no limit.
Yasim Murtaza 26 to try to form a partnership with a gritty 16, but the lack of support from the other end made Chase unrealistic. None of Hong Kong batsmen managed to cross 20 runs apart from Hayat and Murtaza, as they were limited to 94/9 in their 20 overs.
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Afghan bowlers seal the deal
Afghanistan’s bowling unit was clinical in execution. Fazalhak Farooqui He led the charge with 2/16 data from its three overs, while Gulbadin Naib Matching his intensity with 2/8 in a badly magic. Omarjai also contributed to the ball, taking one wicket for just four runs in two overs.
Spin duo Rashid Khan (1/24) and Noor Ahmed (1/16) It was ensured that there was no escape route to Hong Kong in the middle overs, strangling their scoring opportunities. Afghan bowlers collectively demonstrated depth and diversity, which proved to be great for Hong Kong’s inexperienced batting order.
Afghanistan registered a dominated victory over Hong Kong.#AFGVHK #ASIACUP
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