Pakistan vs Hong Kong, Asian Games Men's T20I 2023, Today Match Prediction 03 October 2023

pak vs hkg Match Prediction & Analysis

Pakistan and Hong Kong will lock horns in the second quarterfinal of the Asian Games Men T20I 2023 played at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou on Tuesday.

Captain Qasim Akram will be hoping that the side can deliver the goods with bat and ball. The team management is expected to field their strongest combination for this knockout match.

On the other hand, Hong Kong sealed their place in the quarterfinals of the competition and will be looking to put up a strong fight against Pakistan.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Pakistan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on wicket-keeper Rohail Nazir, Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Aamer Jamal, Asif Ali and Arafat Minhas to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Arshad Iqbal, Shahnawaz Dahani, Usman Qadir and Mohammad Hasnain to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Pakistan Predicted Playing XI:

Qasim Akram (captain), Rohail Nazir (wk), Haider Ali, Khushdil Shah, Aamer Jamal, Asif Ali, Arshad Iqbal, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Hasnain, Shahnawaz Dahani and Arafat Minhas

Hong Kong Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Nasrulla Rana and Shiv Mathur to deliver the bulk of the runs.

With 70 runs at a strike rate of 200.00, Babar Hayat has topped the batting charts for Hong Kong in this year’s competition.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ayush Shukla, Nasrulla Rana, Anas Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar and Ehsan Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

With 5 wickets in 2 innings at an economy rate of 3.85, Nasrulla Rana has topped the bowling charts for Hong Kong in this year’s competition.

Hong Kong Predicted Playing XI:

Nizakat Khan (c), Muhammad Khan (wk), Babar Hayat, Akbar Khan, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan, Shiv Mathur, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Niaz Ali, Nasrulla Rana, Ayush Shukla

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be excellent for batting with some help for the pacers. The weather forecast for the game on Tuesday is going to be sunny intervals with light winds.

Venue Details

Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou is going to host the second quarterfinal match of the Asian Games Men’s T20I 2023 between Pakistan and Hong Kong

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The previous couple of matches played at Hangzhou was won by side batting first.