HK vs MAS Fantasy Prediction, 2nd Match: Hong Kong vs Malaysia Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Asian Games Men’s T20 2026

This is a rematch of the Asian Games qualifier semi final, which Hong Kong won to help secure their place at these Games. Yasim Murtaza captains Hong Kong, who lead the head to head 6-4 and have been the stronger side across recent meetings. For HK vs MAS Fantasy Team analysis, these recent head-to-head results and Hong Kong’s form could be useful factors to consider. Malaysia’s specific squad for the Asian Games itself had not been publicly confirmed at the time of writing.

HK vs MAS Match Details

Match: Hong Kong vs Malaysia, 2nd Match, Asian Games Men’s T20 2026
Date: Thursday, 24 September 2026
Time: 5:00 AM Local Time
Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Ten Network and Sony LIV

A Note on Malaysia’s Squad

Malaysia’s squad for this specific tournament was still listed as unannounced in the most recent available reporting, even close to the start of the Games. Syed Aziz is Malaysia’s general team captain according to current records, but whether he leads the side in this exact match should be confirmed at the toss. Given this gap, treat any Malaysia specific picks here with real caution.

Recent Form

Hong Kong have won three of their last five. They beat Japan in a tour match, chasing 95 to win in 19.1 overs, and beat Nigeria twice in a tri-series in Namibia. Their two defeats in that stretch came against Namibia.

Malaysia have won one of their last five. They lost all three matches of a recent series against UAE, and lost the semi final of the Asian Games qualifier to Hong Kong, though they did beat Oman in the third place playoff of that same qualifying event to book their spot at these Games.

HK vs MAS Head to Head Record

Hong Kong lead the head to head 6-4 over the last 10 meetings. They won the most recent meeting, the Asian Games qualifier semi final, by 6 wickets, chasing 114 to reach 120/4. Malaysia’s most recent win in this fixture came in a farcical 5 over match at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy final, winning by 8 wickets after Hong Kong were bowled out for 52.

HK vs MA Squads

Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza captains the side, with Babar Hayat as vice captain. Anshuman Rath keeps wicket, and Nizakat Khan and Nasrulla Rana add further allround depth. Mohammad Ghazanfar and Ehsan Khan lead the bowling.

Full squad: Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat (vc), Anas Khan, Anshuman Rath (wk), Shiv Mathur, Shahid Wasif, Hafeez Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Nizakat Khan, Rajab Hussain, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Hassan Khan.

Malaysia: Squad not confirmed at the time of writing. Syed Aziz is the team’s general captain, and Virandeep Singh remains one of the side’s more experienced recent players, having played as recently as June 2026 against Hong Kong.

Pitch Report

Korogi Sports Park has hosted 6 tracked matches. The side batting first has won 67 percent of them. The average first innings score is 135, dropping sharply to just 80 in the second. Spin has dominated heavily here, taking 74 percent of the wickets over the last 10 matches against just 26 percent for pace.

Weather Report

Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check conditions closer to the toss for an updated picture.

Probable Playing XIs

Hong Kong (Probable): Anas Khan, Shahid Wasif, Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur, Anshuman Rath (wk), Nizakat Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Waheed.

Malaysia (Probable): Not available. Final XI is confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Babar Hayat vs Malaysia’s bowling attack: Hayat has been one of Hong Kong’s most consistent performers in recent seasons, and his form at the top of the order matters given how little is known about Malaysia’s attack for this match.

Mohammad Ghazanfar vs Malaysia’s top order: Ghazanfar’s spin on a ground that has heavily favoured turn gives Hong Kong real control if they bowl first.

Yasim Murtaza vs Malaysia’s bowling: Murtaza leads a Hong Kong side that already beat this exact opponent in the qualifier, and his form as captain has been central to that recent run.

HK vs MA Fantasy Team

Wicketkeeper: Babar Hayat (C)

Batters: Anshuman Rath, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Nizakat Khan

All-Rounders: Yasim Murtaza (VC), Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana

Bowlers: Shahid Wasif, Rajab Hussain, Hafeez Khan, Mohammad Waheed

Hayat is captain as one of Hong Kong’s most consistent recent performers. Murtaza is vice captain as the side’s leader, having already beaten Malaysia in the qualifier semi final.

Given Malaysia’s squad was not confirmed at the time of writing, this team leans entirely towards Hong Kong.

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Match Prediction

Hong Kong should have the edge here. They have the head to head record, they already beat Malaysia in this exact qualifying event, and their squad has more recent international match practice given Malaysia’s own recent series losses to UAE.

Malaysia did show enough to beat Oman and secure Asian Games qualification, so they are not without recent positives, but the uncertainty around their squad for this specific match makes it harder to assess their chances with real confidence.

Hong Kong are the pick here, backed by their recent head to head win over this exact opponent.

HK vs MAS Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the HK vs MAS 2nd match today?
A. Hong Kong are favoured. They already beat Malaysia in the Asian Games qualifier semi final and have the stronger head to head record over the last 10 meetings.

Q. Is Malaysia’s full squad confirmed for this match?
A. Not at the time of writing. Reports as recently as the day before the tournament still listed Malaysia’s Asian Games squad as unannounced.

Q. What is the HK vs MAS Fantasy prediction for the 2nd match?
A. Babar Hayat is the top captaincy pick for Hong Kong. Yasim Murtaza is a strong vice captaincy option as Hong Kong’s leader.

Q. What is the head to head record between Hong Kong and Malaysia?
A. Hong Kong lead 6-4 over the last 10 meetings, including a win in the Asian Games qualifier semi final.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the HK vs MAS match?
A. Specific forecast figures were not available for this match. Check closer to the toss for an updated picture.