Pa kistan are desperate for a win after losing to India in their opening fixture of the Asia Cup 2022. They have now Hong Kong to play in their second game and the Babar Azam-led team will fancy their chances of qualifying for the Super 4s. India have already qualified by winning both their games by fair margins. Defeating Hong Kong will not be a tough task for Pakistan but it will surely be tricky.
The way Hong Kong played against India, showed that they can challenge teams on a given day. Had they kept going the same way their batters played in the first six overs, India might have found themselves in a tricky situation. Nonetheless, in the last Group A fixture, Pakistan have high stakes and will be looking for a comprehensive victory. But what do the numbers say? How can things pan out in Pakistan vs Hong Kong? Let’s find out.
1. Toss Prediction
Toss has been crucial so far in the tournament and Babar Azam has had tough luck with the coin. He lost the toss against India which proved costly for the team. Meanwhile, Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan won the toss in their last game. So, Khas is expected to win the toss in Pakistan vs Hong Kong.
2. Win Possibility
Although Hong Kong put on a decent fight against India and they are coming on the back of some good performances in the Asia Cup Qualifier, beating Pakistan won’t be easy for them. Babar Azam’s team has got some really good players who can win the game for their team. So, considering that, Pakistan are expected to win Friday’s match.
3. Team of the Day
With the likes of Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, and Shadab Khan, Pakistan are surely going to be the Team of the Day.
4. Powerplay Score & Average Score
Batting in the powerplay has not been easy so far in the tournament. The average powerplay score has been 45 in the four matches played. So, the powerplay score for Pakistan is expected to remain under 45 runs while Hong Kong will be able to score more than 45 runs in their first six overs. The average score in the four matches played is 142.
