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Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Dream11 Prediction – Best Fantasy Cricket Tips for 1st Match, Group B, Abu Dhabi

The Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Dream11 prediction for the Asia Cup 2025 is one of the most sought-after fantasy cricket scenarios at the moment. It is the 1st Group B clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, and both sides will be looking to begin the tournament with a win. The fantasy community has been fired up to construct the dream AFG vs HK Dream11 with a balanced number of star fantasy players, top budget fantasy players, and captain selections.

Additional considerations, like experience from Afghanistan and up-and-coming players from Hong Kong, will be taken into account when constructing and determining your best AFG vs HK Dream11. You will also want to evaluate recent forms, analyse the pitch conditions, and consider head-to-head statistics between the two teams.

AFG vs HK Playing XI: Predicted Dream11 Team Lineup

Here’s the predicted PB77 Afghanistan vs Hong Kong playing XI for the 1st match in Group B:

Afghanistan Predicted XI

  1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
  2. Ibrahim Zadran
  3. Najibullah Zadran
  4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
  5. Mohammad Nabi
  6. Azmatullah Omarzai
  7. Rashid Khan
  8. Karim Janat
  9. Naveen-ul-Haq
  10. Fazalhaq Farooqi
  11. Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Hong Kong Predicted XI

  1. Nizakat Khan (c)
  2. Yasim Murtaza
  3. Babar Hayat
  4. Kinchit Shah
  5. Aizaz Khan
  6. Zeeshan Ali (wk)
  7. Haroon Arshad
  8. Ehsan Khan
  9. Ayush Shukla
  10. Aftab Hussain
  11. Mohammad Ghazanfar

PB77’s Key Fantasy Insight: Afghan spinners like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are strong Dream11 picks, while Hong Kong’s Babar Hayat and Nizakat Khan provide value as top-order batters.

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AFG vs HK Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Afghanistan Squad Role Hong Kong Squad Role 
Rashid Khan (Captain) All-rounder Yasim Murtaza (Captain) Batter 
Rahmanullah Gurbaz Wicketkeeper-Batter Babar Hayat Batter 
Ibrahim Zadran Batter Zeeshan Ali Batter 
Darwish Rasooli Batter Nizakat Khan Batter 
Sediqullah Atal Batter Nasrulla Rana All-rounder 
Azmatullah Omarzai All-rounder Martin Coetzee All-rounder 
Karim Janat All-rounder Anshuman Rath Batter 
Mohammad Nabi All-rounder Kalhan Marc Challu All-rounder 
Gulbadin Naib All-rounder Ayush Ashish Shukla Batter 
Sharafuddin Ashraf All-rounder Mohammad Aizaz Khan Bowler 
Mohammad Ishaq Wicketkeeper Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal All-rounder 
Mujeeb Ur Rahman Bowler Kinchit Shah All-rounder 
Noor Ahmad Bowler Adil Mehmood Bowler 
Naveen-ul-Haq Bowler Haroon Mohammad Arshad Bowler 
Fazalhaq Farooqi Bowler Ali Hassan Bowler 
Fareed Ahmad Malik Bowler Shahid Wasif Bowler 
Allah Ghazanfar Bowler Ghazanfar Mohammad Bowler 

Top Fantasy Cricket Tips for AF vs HK 1st Match

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

  • Captain Pick: Rashid Khan – a regular wicket-taker and can provide runs with the bat.
  • Vice-Captain Pick: Rahmanullah Gurbaz – dangerous opener who is capable of big fantasy points.

Good Value Player Picks

  • Karim Janat (all-rounder) – useful with bat and ball.
  • Ehsan Khan – an experienced Hong Kong bowler who can take important wickets.

Impact Players Considering Form & Pitch

  • Mohammad Nabi – solid all-rounder option.
  • Ibrahim Zadran – reliable top-order batter for Afghanistan.

Pitch Report: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report notes that it offers a reasonably balanced match-up for batters and bowlers. Historically, spinners tend to favour pitches in Abu Dhabi over time, leaving the Afghan bowlers as a strong fantasy pick. 

  • First Innings Avg Score: 150-160 (T20S) 
  • Advice for Dream11: Go with more spinners and top-order batters. 
  • Toss: Most teams prefer to chase under lights.

Head-to-Head Fantasy Insights: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong

The AFG vs HK head-to-head record shows Afghanistan’s dominance, but Hong Kong players have occasionally delivered impactful performances.

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong T20 Head-to-Head

Teams Matches Won Lost No Result Tied Home Won Away Won Neutral Won 
Hong Kong 
Afghanistan 

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong ODI Head-to-Head

  • Matches Played: 2
  • Afghanistan Won: 1
  • Hong Kong Won: 1

PB77’s Fantasy Tip: Afghanistan bowlers historically earn the highest Dream11 points against Hong Kong, while batters like Babar Hayat stand out for HK.

Live Score, Updates & Dream11 Results: AFG vs HK

Fans can follow the AFG vs HK live score and Dream11 fantasy points updates on:

After the game, a post-match Dream11 analysis will highlight top performers, captaincy impacts, and winning fantasy strategies.

FAQs: AFGH vs HK Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips

  • Q1: Who should be the captain in AFGH vs HK Dream11?
  • Rashid Hkan or Rahmanullah Gurbaz are the best captaincy options.
  • Q2: What is the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report for AFGH vs HK?
  • Balanced, but with spinners likely to get more assistance in the second innings.
  • Q3: Who are the best budget players for Dream11 AFGH vs HK?
  • Karim Janat (AFGH) and Ehsan Khan (HK) will be great budget picks.
  • Q4: Where can I watch Afghanistan vs Hong Kong streaming live?
  • Live streaming will be available on Hotstar and Star Sports Network.

Conclusion

The AFGH vs HK Dream11 prediction for the Asia Cup 2025 has potential for a very exciting encounter for fantasy players. With spinners likely to be important components of this match and top-order batters being important, focusing on a balanced Dream11 team will allow players to score maximum points. Focusing on good captain picks as well as value players will go a long way in determining victory in this exciting Group B encounter at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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Sophie Carter
Sophie Carter is a popular cricket writer and sports journalist who covers everything from team analysis to match previews. She shares clear and fair insights for cricket fans. Sophie enjoys T20 leagues, especially the IPL, and follows international cricket closely. She has a degree in Media & Sports Journalism from the University of Birmingham. She has been writing about cricket for over six years. At PB77, her work is based on expert knowledge and the latest research, making it factual and useful for readers.

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