Hong Kong is participating in the Asia Cup 2025 with a blend of experienced players and promising talent. Led by captain Yasim Murtaza, the squad aims to perform strongly in the tournament. Here’s a complete guide to every player, including roles, batting & bowling styles, and key profiles.
Captain and Vice-Captain
Yasim Murtaza (C)
- Role: Batsman / All-Rounder
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium
- Profile: Yasim Murtaza is the captain and key all-rounder for Hong Kong, known for his leadership and ability to anchor innings under pressure.
Babar Hayat (VC)
- Role: Batsman
- Batting Style: Right-hand bat
- Profile: Experienced top-order batsman and vice-captain, providing consistency and experience in the batting line-up.
Wicketkeepers
- Zeeshan Ali (WK) – Agile keeper-batsman contributing lower-order runs.
- Shahid Wasif (WK) – Provides backup wicketkeeping options and stabilizes innings.
Batsmen / All-Rounders
- Haroon Arshad – Middle-order batsman, reliable for building innings.
- Kalhan Challu – Young top-order batsman with attacking potential.
- Martin Coetzee – Experienced batsman adding depth and stability.
- Mohammad Ghazanfar – All-rounder, contributes with both bat and ball.
- Ali Hassan – Middle-order batsman with consistent performances.
- Ateeq Iqbal – Lower-middle order batsman, capable of finishing games.
- Anshuman Rath – Key batsman, known for big shots and aggressive style.
- Kinchit Shah – Experienced player, provides stability to Hong Kong’s batting.
- Ayush Shukla – Young talent in batting line-up, adds depth and flexibility.
- Mohammad Waheed – Versatile batsman, contributes in crucial moments.
Bowlers
- Aizaz Khan – Experienced medium-pacer, provides control in middle overs.
- Anas Khan – Bowler, contributes with wickets in crucial overs.
- Ehsan Khan – Spinner, effective in controlling the middle overs.
- Nizakat Khan – All-rounder, provides part-time bowling options.
- Adil Mehmood – Medium pacer, supports team in death overs.
- Nasrulla Rana – Bowler, contributes to Hong Kong’s pace attack.
Quick Reference Table
| Player Name | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasim Murtaza | Captain / All-Rounder | Right-hand | Right-arm medium |
| Babar Hayat | Vice-Captain / Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Zeeshan Ali | Wicketkeeper | Right-hand | – |
| Haroon Arshad | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Kalhan Challu | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Martin Coetzee | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Mohammad Ghazanfar | All-Rounder | Right-hand | Right-arm medium |
| Ali Hassan | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Ateeq Iqbal | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Aizaz Khan | Bowler | Right-hand | Right-arm medium |
| Anas Khan | Bowler | Right-hand | Right-arm medium |
| Ehsan Khan | Bowler | Right-hand | Off break |
| Nizakat Khan | All-Rounder | Right-hand | Off break |
| Adil Mehmood | Bowler | Right-hand | Right-arm medium |
| Nasrulla Rana | Bowler | Right-hand | Right-arm medium |
| Anshuman Rath | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Kinchit Shah | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Ayush Shukla | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Mohammad Waheed | Batsman | Right-hand | – |
| Shahid Wasif | Wicketkeeper | Right-hand | – |