Afghan and Hong Kong play an entertaining Group B match at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 9, 2025, to start the Asia Cup 2025. You can register on Indibet site for more AFG vs HKG updates. The continental competition begins with this inaugural match, and cricket fans worldwide want to know how to watch live.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM Local Time (10:30 AM GMT, 7:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Format: T20 International
- Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, 1st Match Group B
Recent Performance – Last Five Matches
| Team | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 | Match 4 | Match 5 |
| Afghanistan | W | W | L | W | W |
| Hong Kong | W | L | W | W | L |
Live Streaming and TV Coverage by Region
India – Sony Sports Network Dominance
Television Broadcasting:
Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 live on television in India. Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) paid $170 million for Asia Cup broadcasting rights till 2031.
Available Sony Sports Channels:
- Sony Sports 1
- Sony Sports 1 HD
- Sony Sports 3
- Sony Sports 3 HD
- Sony Sports 4
- Sony Sports 5
- Sony Sports Select 5 HD
Online streaming: Sony Sports Network will broadcast all matches, while Sony LIV will offer live streaming. Sony LIV’s app and website offer extensive streaming for smartphones, tablets, and laptops with subscriptions. All Asia Cup 2025 matches start at 7:30 PM IST for Indian viewers.
Asia Cup 2025 – Points Table
Group A
| Pos | Teams | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next Fixtures | For | Against |
| 1 | India | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs UAE, PAK, OMA | – | – |
| 2 | Oman | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs PAK, UAE, IND | – | – |
| 3 | Pakistan | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs OMA, IND, UAE | – | – |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs IND, OMA, PAK | – | – |
Group B
| Pos | Teams | M | W | L | T | N/R | PT | NRR | Series Form | Next Fixtures | For | Against |
| 1 | Afghanistan | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs HKG, BAN, SL | – | – |
| 2 | Bangladesh | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs HKG, SL, AFG | – | – |
| 3 | Hong Kong | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs AFG, BAN, SL | – | – |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | vs BAN, HKG, AFG | – | – |
United Arab Emirates – Host Country Coverage
Television and Streaming: As the host country, UAE viewers can watch the Asia Cup 2025 matches live on CricLife MAX via eLife TV and Switch TV.
Afghanistan – Ariana TV Coverage
National Broadcasting: Afghanistan fans can watch all Asia Cup 2025 matches live on Ariana TV, the official broadcaster for the country.
Bangladesh – Gazi TV and Digital Platforms
Television Broadcasting: Bangladesh cricket fans can watch the Asia Cup 2025 matches live on Gazi TV, which has TV broadcasting rights of the tournament.
Pakistan – Multiple Broadcasting Options
Television Coverage: Based on previous tournaments, PTV Sports and Ten Sports are expected to provide official broadcasting coverage for Pakistani viewers.
Time Zone Guide for Global Viewers
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Start Times:
- UAE Local Time: 2:30 PM
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
- Pakistan (PST): 7:30 PM
- Bangladesh (BST): 8:00 PM
- Sri Lanka (SLST): 8:00 PM
- UK (GMT): 10:30 AM
- Australia (AEST): 8:30 PM
- New Zealand (NZST): 10:30 PM
Indibet online site offers deep live streaming related blogs for CPL, IPL and Asia Cup.
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Team Player Analysis
| Afghanistan Player | Role | Hong Kong Player | Role |
| Rashid Khan (C) | All-rounder | Yasim Murtaza (C) | All-rounder |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper-Batter | Babar Hayat | Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Batter | Martin Coetzee | Batter |
| Darwish Rasooli | Batter | Kalhan Challu | Batter |
| Sediqullah Atal | Batter | Anas Khan | Batter |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder | Kinchit Shah | All-rounder |
| Karim Janat | All-rounder | Nizakat Khan | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder | Aizaz Khan | All-rounder |
| Gulbadin Naib | All-rounder | Haroon Arshad | All-rounder/Bowler |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | All-rounder | Nasrulla Rana | Bowler |
| Mohammad Ishaq | Wicketkeeper | Ateeq Iqbal | Bowler |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Bowler | Adil Mehmood | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler | Ayush Shukla | Bowler |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Bowler | Ali Hassan | Bowler |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler | Mohammad Ghazanfar | Bowler (Spin) |
| Farid Malik | Fast Bowler | Mohammad Waheed | Bowler |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Fast Bowler | Zeeshan Ali | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| – | – | Shahid Wasif | Wicketkeeper |
| – | – | Anshuman Rath | Wicketkeeper |
| – | – | Ehsan Khan | Bowler |
Conclusion
Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong kicks off an amazing Asia Cup 2025. Cricket fans worldwide may watch this intriguing Abu Dhabi opener via global television and streaming.
Whether you prefer traditional TV or modern streaming technologies, robust coverage ensures no cricket fan misses the action. The tournament’s accessibility reflects cricket’s worldwide appeal, from Sony Sports Network’s supremacy in India to regional broadcasters across Asia and international platforms for global audiences. Register on Indibet site for more live streaming information.
FAQs
1. What time does the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match start?
Global viewers can watch the match at 2:30 PM UAE local time on September 9, 2025, 7:30 PM IST, 10:30 AM GMT, and 8:30 PM AEST.
2. Where can I watch the match live online?
Answer: Sony LIV (India), TNT Sports (UK), CricLife MAX (UAE), Ariana TV (Afghanistan), and YuppTV (Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia) offer official live streaming.
3. Which TV channels will broadcast Afghanistan vs Hong Kong live?
Answer: Sony Sports Network (India), Ariana TV (Afghanistan), Gazi TV (Bangladesh), TNT Sport 1 (UK), eLife TV/Switch TV (UAE), and SLRC Channel (Sri Lanka) cover.
4. Is the match available for free viewing anywhere?
Answer: National broadcasters like Ariana TV (Afghanistan) and some regional sports networks may give free-to-air coverage.
5. What venue is hosting the Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match?
The Group B opening takes place at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Modern facilities, great viewing angles, and world-class cricket infrastructure are at the venue.
