Published on: Nov 18, 2025 5:24 pm IST | Updated on: Nov 18, 2025 5:24 pm IST
Reigning champions Afghanistan A suffered a demeaning loss at the hands of Bangladesh A in their previous encounter of ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 by 8 wickets. They find themselves in a precarious state to make it to the semifinals from Group A and have to face Hong Kong next in match 11 of the competition. A win here for the reigning champions will keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the semis, whereas Hong Kong has already been eliminated from the semifinal race. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 11th match of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 encounter between AFG-A and HK at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.
Despite losing the last game to Bangladesh A, the reigning, defending, and undisputed champions will be keen to get back to winning ways and keep their semifinal hopes alive. They have a much-decorated squad at their disposal for this game and will back their players to come good. Expect the win probability meter to favor Afghanistan A in this fixture. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for Match 11, ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 encounter between AFG-A and HK at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.
AFG-A: 76% win chance HK: 24% win chance
The classy left-hander has amassed 508 runs from his last 10 T20 innings and has played well for the national side as well in recent games. In this competition so far, Sediq has batted twice and scored 62 runs.
The senior Hong Kong batter has accumulated 63 runs from the two innings he has played so far in this competition. He will be a key wicket for the opposition.
The senior all-rounder has amassed 213 runs in his last 10 T20 knocks. He will be a vital cog with both bat and ball for his side.
The young Afghan spinner has snared 5 wickets so far from 2 matches. He could be the pick of the bowlers in this match.
Check out our prediction for the AFG-A vs HK Match 11 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha.
Afghanistan A find themselves in a must-win situation as they prepare to take on Hong Kong in Match 11 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. After a crushing defeat to Bangladesh A by 8 wickets, the reigning champions are on the brink of elimination and need a victory to stay alive in the semifinal race from Group A.
The loss exposed Afghanistan’s vulnerabilities, especially in the middle order, and their ability to handle pressure. Against Hong Kong, they’ll need a more composed batting performance and sharper execution with the ball. Players like AM Ghazanfar and Sediqullah Atal will be key to turning the tide, while the team’s spinners must exploit any assistance from the Doha surface.
The match promises to be a tense affair for Afghanistan A. A loss here would end their campaign prematurely, making this clash a virtual knockout.
Hong Kong have a golden opportunity to play party spoilers as they take on Afghanistan A in Match 11 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. With Afghanistan A reeling from a heavy defeat to Bangladesh A and facing an elimination scare, Hong Kong can throw a wrench into the reigning champions’ semifinal hopes with a spirited performance.
While Afghanistan A boast more experience and firepower, Hong Kong have shown flashes of resilience and tactical discipline in this tournament. Their ability to punch above their weight, especially in pressure situations, makes them a dangerous opponent. If their top order can weather the early storm and their bowlers maintain tight lines, they could push Afghanistan into unfamiliar territory.
The key for Hong Kong will be to stay composed and capitalize on any nerves or desperation in the Afghan camp. Players like Babar Hayat and Ehsan Khan will need to step up and lead from the front. An upset here would not only knock out a title contender but also elevate Hong Kong’s reputation in Asian cricket. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 1 AFG-A won: 0 HK won: 1 No Result: 0 RECENT form AFGHANISTAN A: L W W W L RECENT form HONG KONG: L L W L L
These two sides collided only once before in the last edition of this competition. Surprisingly, Hong Kong defeated Afghanistan A by 5 wickets with three balls to spare.
How will the two teams, i.e., Afghanistan A and Hong Kong, fare in the 11th match of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025? Let’s take a look.
Imran Mir, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (C), Rahmanullah/Farmanullah Safi, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Noor ul Rahman (WK), Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Bilal Sami, AM Ghazanfar
Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aizaz Khan, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Nasrulla Rana, Ehsan Khan, Ateeq Iqbal
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 11th match of ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 between Afghanistan A and Hong Kong at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha:
With the Doha surface offering early batting comfort and later assistance to spinners, the toss could prove decisive. The team winning it is likely to bat first, aiming to post a defendable total. Afghanistan A may prefer setting the tone, while Hong Kong could back their chase strategy under lights.
The online live streaming of the 11th match of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will take place live on the JioHotstar app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Star Sports channels.
Afghanistan A enter as favorites with greater experience and firepower, especially in spin-friendly conditions. If they execute well, they should overpower Hong Kong and stay alive in the semifinal race. However, Hong Kong’s fearless approach could test them. Expect Afghanistan A to prevail, but only if they hold their nerve. Therefore, as per our prediction, Afghanistan A is expected to win the AFG-A vs HK 11th match of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.