AFG vs HK: Live streaming details, when and where to watch match 1 of Asia Cup 2025

The 1st match of Asia Cup 2025, AFG vs HK, will be played on September 9.
Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on September 9 with Afghanistan and Hong Kong locking horns in the tournament opener. Both teams are part of Group B in the tournament and will play the game at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Rashid Khan will be leading Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025 and will be heading into the tournament with some game time as they played a T20I Tri-Series against the UAE and Pakistan. They reached the final of the series but lost to Pakistan.
Afghanistan’s squad in Asia Cup 2025 has a mix of experienced and young players. Some key senior members in their squad are Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

On the other hand, Yasim Murtaza will be captaining Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025. They qualified for the tournament during the ACC T20I Premier Cup 2024, where they finished in third spot. UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong were the three teams that booked their berths for Asia Cup 2025 during the tournament.
Notably, Afghanistan and Hong Kong have faced each other in five T20Is so far. Out of those, Afghanistan won three matches while Hong Kong won two encounters.
Below are the live streaming, live telecast, match time, venue, and toss details for Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, match 1 of Asia Cup 2025.
AFG vs HK: Head-to-Head Record in T20I
Matches Played: 5
Afghanistan (Won): 3
Hong Kong (Won): 2
No Results: 0
Asia Cup 2025 – AFG vs HK, 9th September, Tuesday | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM IST
Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Match 1, Asia Cup 2025
Match Date: September 9, 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 8:00 PM IST / 02:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM (Local)
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
When to watch AFG vs HK, Match 1, Asia Cup 2025? Timing details
The match 1 of Asia Cup 2025 between Afghanistan and Hong Kong will be played on September 9. The encounter will start at 8 PM IST. The toss will take place 30 minutes ahead of the start of the match at 7:30 PM IST.
Toss Timing – 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM (Local)
How to watch AFG vs HK, Match 1, Asia Cup 2025 in India?
Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of Asia Cup 2025 in India. Hence, the live telecast of AFG vs HK match will be available on Sony Sports Channels. The live streaming will be presented by SonyLiv app and website.
Where to watch AFG vs HK, Match 1, Asia Cup 2025? Country-wise TV, live streaming details
India: Sony Sports Network/SonyLiv app
Bangladesh: To be updated
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Afghanistan: To be updated
Sri Lanka: ITN Sri Lanka
United Kingdom: TNT Sports
South Africa: To be updated
USA: To be updated
Australia: Fox Sports/ Kayo Sports
When will Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match of Asia Cup 2025 take place?
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match of Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 9.
What is the venue of Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match in Asia Cup 2025?
The venue of the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match is Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Where to watch the live streaming of Asia Cup 2025 in India?
The live streaming of Asia Cup 2025 will be available on SonyLiv app and website in India.
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