HK vs SMO Dream11 Prediction – Asia Pacific Champions Trophy 2025

Hong Kong will take on Samoa in the 9th match of the Asia-Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played on Wednesday, 23rd July at 6:30 AM IST. The match will take place at the Singapore National Cricket Ground in Singapore. Check out the best Dream11 team tips, player stats, pitch report, top fantasy picks and dream11 prediction team for today’s HK vs SMO clash.

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HK vs SMO Match Preview

Hong Kong has had an average journey so far in the tournament with two wins and two losses from four matches. They have a strong batting lineup but have lacked in the bowling department when it mattered most.

The opening pair of Zeeshan Ali and Anshuman have scored over 300 runs together and provided solid starts, but inconsistency in the middle order has prevented them from capitalizing on those starts. Yasim Murtaza and Ayush Shukla have taken wickets on most occasions, while others have failed to deliver when needed, adding to the team’s inconsistency.

However, they will be clear favorites against Samoa, who are still searching for their first win and sit at the bottom of the points table. The only positive for Samoa is Saumani Tiai, who has been performing well with both bat and ball. He is the lone standout player and another top dream11 pick for captaincy.

Singapore National Cricket Ground Pitch Report

*The stats are based on the ongoing Asia-Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy.

Pitch type – Generally balanced / bowler-friendly

Batting 1st Won – 3 matches

Batting 2nd Won – 4 matches

Average 1st innings score – 147 runs

HK vs SMO Probable Playing XI

Hong Kong: Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Yasim Murtaza (c), Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal

Samoa: Fereti Sululoto, Samson Sola, Afapene Ilaoa (wk), Darius Visser, Caleb Jasmat (c), Saumani Tiai, Solomon Nash, Douglas Finau, Elika Faalupega, Noah Mead, Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg