Hong Kong, China vs Malaysia, 2nd Match, Group B, Asian Games 2026 

Hong Kong, China vs Malaysia, 2nd Match, Group B, Asian Games 2026 

The 2026 Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition continues with Match 2 in Group B, featuring Hong Kong, China taking on Malaysia. Match will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time (10:30 AM IST / 5:00 AM GMT). 

Match Overview & Details

  • Tournament: Cricket at the 2026 Asian Games – Men’s tournament
  • Stage: Group B Preliminary Round (Alongside Oman)
  • Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan
  • Format: Twenty20 International (T20I) 

Team squads with their playing role 

The official squads for the Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Competition Group B encounter between Hong Kong, China and Malaysia are outlined below, categorized by their tactical playing roles: 

Hong Kong, China Squad Roster

Captain: Yasim Murtaza
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Yasim Murtaza (C)All-rounder
Babar Hayat (VC)Batter
Anshy (Anshuman) RathTop-order / Wicketkeeper-Batter
Shahid WasifMiddle-order / Wicketkeeper-Batter
Nizakat KhanAll-rounder
Nasrulla RanaBowling All-rounder
Hafeez KhanBatting All-rounder
Rajab HussainAll-rounder
Anas KhanOpening Batter
Shiv MathurBatter
Ehsan KhanBowler
Ayush ShuklaBowler
Mohammad GhazanfarBowler
Mohammad Hassan KhanBowler
Mohammad WaheedBowler

Malaysia Squad Roster

Captain: Syed Aziz Mubarak
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Syed Aziz Mubarak (C)Batting All-rounder / Wicketkeeper
Virandeep SinghWicketkeeper-Batter / All-rounder
Muhammad Haziq AimanBowling All-rounder / Wicketkeeper
Ainool HafizsWicketkeeper-Batter
Sharvin MuniandyBowler / All-rounder
Vijay UnniBowler
Pavandeep SinghBowler
Muhammad WafiqBowler
Muhammad Azri AzharBowler
Muhammad Akram MalikBowling All-rounder
Amir Khan MalikBowling All-rounder
Muhamad SyahadatBatting All-rounder
Muhammad Amir AzimBatter
Aslam Khan MalikBatter
Rahim Khan MalikBatter

Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: The win probability favors Hong Kong, China due to their recent form and superior performance in multi-nation tournaments.

Hong Kong, China 62%
Malaysia 38%
TeamWinning Probability
Hong Kong, China62%
Malaysia38%

Head-to-Head Match Record

In overall competitive T20 cricket, Malaysia holds a narrow historical lead over Hong Kong, China, winning 11 of their 20 head-to-head encounters. 

The detailed head-to-head metrics across all formats are as follows:

Head-to-Head Match Record

Historical Match Record Summary: In overall competitive T20 cricket, Malaysia holds a narrow historical lead over Hong Kong, China, winning 11 of their 20 head-to-head encounters.

Head-to-Head Metrics

MetricDetails
Total Matches Played20
Malaysia Wins11
Hong Kong Wins9 (including 1 Super Over win)
No Result / Tied0

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, indicates mostly sunny and clear conditions, which means rain is highly unlikely to interrupt play. 

Hourly Forecast & Playing Conditions

Weather Outlook: Conditions are expected to remain bright and clear throughout the match, with temperatures gradually falling from 30°C to 26°C and minimal rain risk.

Hourly Forecast

Session / TimeConditionTemperatureHumidityWind
Match Start (2:00 PM Local / 10:30 AM IST)Sunny & Bright30°C~48%NW 13 mph
Mid-Innings (3:30 PM Local / 12:00 PM IST)Sunny28°C~51%NW 13 mph
Match End (5:00 PM Local / 1:30 PM IST)Clear Sky26°C~59%NW 11 mph

Practical Match Impacts

Weather FactorExpected Impact
Rain RiskMinimal to none. Teams can expect conditions suitable for a complete, uninterrupted 40-over game.
The Heat FactorDaytime temperatures peaking at 30°C with clear solar radiation will feel quite warm on the field during the first innings.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.

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