The 11th fixture in the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 in Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at 3:00 PM (IST) which will be a crucial one for Afghanistan A as they look to win after a loss.The match will be played at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Here’s a look at the pitch report, stats, player props and match winner prediction for Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong.
Afghanistan A vs HKG Props
Stats
- Sediqullah Atal scored 54 off 37 balls against SL A
- Darwish Rasooli was the highest scorer in the last match for AFG A
West End Park, Doha - Pitch Report
The same pattern follows for the tournament and that is for chasing. The surface at West End Park offered a favorable pitch to the batters in the initial games of the tournament. Team batting 2nd has won repeatedly after the first 2 matches, Pacers can extract good swing and bounce with the new ball, keeping batters on their toes but if bowlers fail to take wickets early on then it is an easy chasing wicket.
As the game goes on, the pitch becomes more settled and better for stroke play, allowing set batters to capitalize and build big scores. In the latter stages, dew often plays a role, making it easier to chase. The chasing team can take their time and plan the chase easily.
The Average first innings score in the West End Park in this tournament is 160 and the pitch helps the team batting 2nd more if the target is below 190. Overall, team chasing is at an advantage in this ground.
AFG A vs HKG Squads
Afghanistan A Squad: Darwish Rasooli (c), Sediqullah Atal, Noor Rahman, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Zubaid Akbari, Imran Mir, Rahmanullah Zadran, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Farmanullah Safi
Hong Kong Squad: Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Nizakat Khan, Narula Rana, Hassan Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Challu, Md. Ghazanfar, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Md. Waheed\
Afghanistan A vs Hong Kong Match Prediction
Afghanistan A and Hong Kong A enter this contest on similar footing, both searching for a comeback after disappointing outings in their previous matches. Afghanistan A, despite their reputation for aggression and flair, struggled to sustain pressure with the ball and couldn’t stitch together partnerships when it mattered. Their middle order lacked stability, and the bowling unit couldn’t control the pace of the game during crucial phases.
Hong Kong, too, find themselves needing a reset after a tough defeat. Their top order couldn’t provide momentum, the middle overs dragged without intent, and the bowlers failed to make early inroads. The loss has highlighted the need for more discipline and clarity, especially against stronger opponents.
With both teams eager to bounce back, this matchup feels evenly poised and full of possibilities. Afghanistan A’s natural explosiveness and wicket taking ability give them an edge, but they’ll need sharper execution to avoid another slip. Hong Kong, on the other hand, will rely on structure, discipline, and smart game management to stay competitive in the Asia Cup Rising Stars.
As both sides chase their first win, expect the pressure to intensify through the middle overs and in the death, where a single breakthrough or small cameo can change the complexion of the match. The team that holds its nerve better in key moments is likely to walk away with the points.
Our Winner Prediction: Expect AFG A to come out on the winning side.
