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Hong Kong, China vs Maldives, IMTWCASRQB, Today Match Prediction
Hong Kong, China
104/3 in 13.0
80/0 in 0.0
00.0
Maldives
HKG vs MDV Win Probability
Toss Winner - Maldives won the toss and choose to bowl first
Abandoned
Will Maldives surprise in-form Hong Kong in the mid-table clash?
- Hong Kong hold a 1-0 advantage against Maldives in T20Is.
- Iqbal Sheraz has been Maldives’ leading run-scorer in the current competition, accumulating 87 runs in three innings.
- Reyansh Sharma is leading the run charts with 107 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 140.
Hong Kong China to win.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B , 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, Malaysia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 27.7°C|Patchy rain nearby |
HKG vs MDV Match Prediction & Analysis
Hong Kong and Maldives cricket team will lock horns in the 11th game of the Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifiers 2026 on Monday, 12th October. The venue for this match is YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi and the scheduled start time is 6:45 IST.
Maldives enter the contest with a disappointing loss against the hosts, while Hong Kong are coming off a tough defeat against Saudi. Both teams would eye a comeback victory in the sub regional qualifiers.
H2H history: Maldives and Hong Kong have played one T20 International match against each other. Hong Kong emerged victorious in the only game.
Standings: Hong Kong are standing at second spot with four points and Maldives are placed at fifth spot with two points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
HKG
L
W
W
W
L
HKG
158/10 in 19.3 8.1
168/6 in 20.0 8.4
40/10 in 13.2 3
IMTWCASRQB
Hong Kong, China beat China by 8 wickets
41/2 in 3.4 11.18
72/5 in 10.0 7.2
IMTWCASRQB
Hong Kong won by 7 runs (DLS method)
140/5 in 20.0 7
MDV
L
W
L
MDV
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
IMTWCASRQB
Singapore beat Maldives by 33 runs
188/6 in 20.0 9.4
96/10 in 16.3 5.82
IMTWCASRQB
Maldives beat China by 10 wickets
100/0 in 10.1 9.84
HEAD TO HEAD
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Hong Kong, China Preview
Hong Kong head into the contest on the back of a surprise loss to Saudi Arabia. They fell short of ten runs in a chase of 169 runs. Reyansh Sharma remained unbeaten with 71 runs off 48 balls. They were 119/3 at one stage and required 49 runs in the final five overs. They lost the remaining seven wickets for 39 runs. It was their first loss in the tournament after winning the first two games with ease.
Earlier, they outclassed China by eight wickets after bowling them out for just 40 runs. Ehsan Khan and Mohammad Ghazanfar bagged three wickets apiece. They started the campaign on a high note after securing a seven-run victory against Malaysia. They posted a competitive total of 140 runs and the hosts fell short of seven runs in a rain-affected game.
Hong Kong recently had a mixed campaign in the Asian Games, where they reached the quarterfinal stage. They lost their opening match against Malaysia before bouncing back with a victory over Oman. However, their quarterfinal clash against Pakistan was washed out due to rain. Hong Kong will now aim to deliver a more consistent performance and strengthen their chances of progressing further in the competition.
Reyansh Sharma has been their standout batter in the competition, leading the run charts with 107 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 140. Anshuman Rath will also be a key player to watch, having finished as Hong Kong’s leading run-scorer in the Asian Games Qualifiers with 266 runs. Babar Hayat has been another reliable performer, accumulating 237 runs in the Premier Cup and 194 runs in the Asian Games Qualifiers. The trio will be crucial to Hong Kong’s batting prospects.
With the ball, Ehsan Khan and Mohammad Ghazanfar have been among their leading performers, claiming five wickets each in three matches. Ehsan also topped Hong Kong’s bowling charts in the Asian Games Qualifiers with 11 wickets. Meanwhile, Yasim Murtaza brings valuable all-round ability, having taken six wickets in the Asian Games Qualifiers and 13 in the Premier Cup. His contributions with both bat and ball could prove vital as Hong Kong look to build momentum in the tournament.
Hong Kong, China Predicted Playing XI:
Zeeshan Ali(w), Anshuman Rath, Reyansh Sharma, Babar Hayat, Shahid Wasif, Yasim Murtaza(c), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Hassan Khan Mohammad
Hong Kong, China Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B , 2026
Hong Kong, China Actual Playing XI:
Aizaz Khan, Zeeshan Ali, Yasim Murtaza, Ehsan Khan, Babar Hayat, Anshy Rath, Shahid Wasif, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ayush Shukla, Reyansh Sharma
Maldives Preview
Maldives head into the contest after a disappointing defeat against Malaysia, who chased down their target of 126 in just 8.5 overs. Maldives managed 125 runs in the first innings, with Iqbal Sheraz leading the batting effort with 47 off 36 balls. Umar Adam picked up three wickets for 43 runs in the second innings but could not prevent the defeat. Earlier, they suffered a 33-run loss to Singapore while chasing a target of 189. Iqbal scored 40 runs, while Ismail Ali provided a late flourish with 37 off just 13 deliveries.
However, Maldives made a winning start to the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifiers, defeating China convincingly. They bowled China out for 96 runs before chasing down the target in 10.1 overs. Azyan Farhath led the charge with a fluent 52 off 33 balls, while Mohamed Rishwan contributed an unbeaten 44 off 29 deliveries to seal a comfortable victory.
Maldives also showed signs of progress during the 2024 Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier, finishing with two wins from six matches. After suffering four consecutive defeats against Malaysia, Singapore, Kuwait and Hong Kong, they bounced back with victories over Myanmar and Mongolia. Their improved batting was one of the positives highlighted by the Cricket Board of Maldives during the campaign.
Iqbal Sheraz has been Maldives’ leading run-scorer in the current competition, accumulating 87 runs in three innings. Mohamed Rishwan has also impressed with 86 runs in three innings, including his unbeaten 44 against China. Yoosuf Azyan will be another key player to watch, given his ability to contribute with both bat and ball. His all-round skills could prove crucial as Maldives look to challenge Singapore and regain momentum in the tournament.
Maldives Predicted Playing XI:
Umar Adam, Ahmed Ameel Mauroof, Harsha Amarasinghe, Hassan Rasheed(w/c), Ibrahim Rizan, Ismail Ali, Mohamed Rishwan, Iqbal Sheraz, Tharusha Kavinda, Azyan Farhath, Jayamal Yapa
Maldives Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B , 2026
Maldives Actual Playing XI:
Ibrahim Rizan , Umar Adam, Hassan Rasheed, Ismail Nazuwan, Ismail Ali, Mohamed Rishwan , Yoosuf Azyan Farhath, Shafraz Jaleel , Jayamal Yapa , Harsha Amarasinghe, Iqbal Sheraz
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Bangi on 12th October is expected to be cloudy with a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C, along with 65% chance of rain and north winds at 8 kph.
HKG vs MDV Pitch Report
The surface at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval is generally batting-friendly, offering a good balance between bat and ball. Spinners could come into play during the middle overs, making shot selection crucial for batters. The average first-innings score in the last five Men’s T20Is at this venue is around 152 runs. However, Saudi Arabia posted 174 in the first innings of the opening game, while Malaysia chased down a target of 126 in just nine overs. Overall, it is a quality T20 batting surface where batters can score freely by playing aggressively and capitalising on scoring opportunities.
Score prediction:
If Maldives bat first - 120-130 runs
If Hong Kong bat first - 180-190 runs
Toss: To Bowl
In the last five Men’s T20Is at this venue, chasing sides have won four matches, suggesting a clear advantage for teams batting second. The highest successful run chase at this ground this year stands at 157 runs. As this is the opening game of the tournament, a competitive total can be expected. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first and are likely to opt to field if they win the toss.
Toss Prediction: Maldives to win the coin toss.
HKG vs MDV
Winning Prediction
Hong Kong China enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They are a superior side than Maldives in the T20 format. They are one win away to finish in the top two of the points table. They are a more balanced unit in the format. On the other hand, Maldives needs an extra-ordinary performance to make a surprise win over Hong Kong. This is a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye a breakthrough victory of the tournament.
Hong Kong China to win.
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