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Afghanistan face Honk Kong in Asia Cup 2025 opener

Abu Dhabi, Sept 8 (UNI) Afghanistan enter the Asia Cup 2025 T20 opener against Hong Kong tomorrow as firm favourites, bolstered by a strong batting and bowling lineup and a superior record in recent encounters against the side.
The Afghans have won three of the last four matches against Hong Kong and will look to maintain their dominance in the tournament opener at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium here.
Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, feature firepower at the top with Sediqullah Atal and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, while Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, and Azmatullah Omarzai add depth to the middle order. The team also relies on experienced campaigners Mohammad Nabi and Karim Janat. Rashid Khan leads a potent bowling attack, supported by Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, AM Ghazanfar, Mohammad Nabi, and Noor Ahmad, making the side well-equipped to dominate both with bat and ball.
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