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The Hong Kong vs Qatar prediction for the 3rd Place Play-Off of the Hong Kong T20I Quadrangular Series 2025 is set to be an exciting contest between two passionate cricketing nations. Scheduled on Sunday, 13th April 2025, at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, this match determines the bronze medalist of the tournament. With both teams eager to finish on a high note, expect a close battle. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match.
Table of content
- 1 Match Details
- 2 Team Previews
- 3 Team Squads
- 4 Probable Playing XI
- 5 Fantasy Team XI & Analysis
- 6 Favourite Team Today
- 7 Hong Kong T20I History
- 8 Qatar T20I History
- 9 Head-to-Head Stats
- 10 Pitch Report – Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok
- 11 Weather Report
- 12 Broadcast Details
- 13 Toss Prediction
- 14 Match Prediction
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Match Details
| Match | Hong Kong vs Qatar – 3rd Place Play-Off |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, April 13, 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Team Previews
Hong Kong Team Preview
Hong Kong enters this playoff as a more experienced and structured T20 side. With a solid core of players like Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, and Anshuman Rath, they’ve consistently challenged stronger teams. Although their recent form has been mixed, their dominance in associate cricket over the years can’t be ignored.
Captain Yasim Murtaza offers stability with both bat and ball, while all-rounders Haroon Arshad and Ehsan Khan provide excellent balance. Wicketkeeper Zeeshan Ali adds value in the middle order with aggressive intent.
Having played over 100 T20Is and securing 50 wins, Hong Kong brings experience and structure to the game. Their prior victories over Qatar, winning 4 out of 5 matches, give them a clear psychological edge.
Qatar Team Preview
Qatar have been impressive in their rise in associate cricket, winning 35 out of their 64 T20Is. However, they have not been able to consistently finish games under pressure, which has cost them crucial matches in this tournament.
Led by Ikramullah Khan, Qatar’s squad boasts players like Shahzaib Jamil, Arumugaganesh Nagarajan, and Mohammad Abrar, who have played important cameos in the series. Mujeeb ur Rehman and Bipin Kumar are expected to play crucial roles with the ball.
Qatar will need to perform as a cohesive unit and avoid mid-innings collapses to challenge Hong Kong effectively.
Team Squads
Hong Kong Squad: Zeeshan Ali (wk), Yasim Murtaza (c), Anshuman Rath, Nizakat Khan, Babar Hayat, Kalhan Challu, Ateeq Iqbal, Nasrulla Rana, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Waqas Barkat, Aizaz Khan, Shahid Wasif, Haroon Arshad, Darsh Vora
Qatar Squad: Mohammad Ikramullah Khan (c), Shahzaib Jamil (wk), Arumugaganesh Nagarajan, Rifayi Theruvath, Jassim Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Mohammed Irshad, Bukhar Illikkal, Mohammad Abrar, Bipin Kumar, Muhammad Jabir
Probable Playing XI
Hong Kong XI:
- Nizakat Khan
- Yasim Murtaza (c)
- Babar Hayat
- Anshuman Rath
- Haroon Arshad
- Zeeshan Ali (wk)
- Ehsan Khan
- Aizaz Khan
- Ayush Shukla
- Nasrulla Rana
- Kalhan Challu
Qatar XI:
- Shahzaib Jamil (wk)
- Jassim Khan
- Arumugaganesh Nagarajan
- Rifayi Theruvath
- Mohammad Abrar
- Mohammad Ikramullah Khan (c)
- Mujeeb ur Rehman
- Bipin Kumar
- Mohammed Irshad
- Bukhar Illikkal
- Muhammad Jabir
Fantasy Team XI & Analysis
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| WK | Zeeshan Ali |
| BAT | Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Shahzaib Jamil |
| AR | Yasim Murtaza (C), Haroon Arshad, Mujeeb ur Rehman (VC) |
| BOWL | Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Bipin Kumar, Nasrulla Rana |
Fantasy Analysis
- Captain Choice: Yasim Murtaza – A proven all-rounder, capable of delivering with both bat and ball.
- Vice-Captain Choice: Mujeeb ur Rehman – Consistent with the ball and can contribute handy runs down the order.
Players to Avoid:
- Rifayi Theruvath – Low-impact performances so far.
- Bukhar Illikkal – Has struggled for wickets and economy.
Favourite Team Today
Hong Kong are the favourites for today’s clash due to their superior T20 experience, head-to-head advantage, and the all-round strength of their playing XI.
Hong Kong T20I History
Hong Kong has played 107 T20Is, winning 50 of them. Known for producing quality associate players, they have often challenged Full Member nations and were a part of multiple global qualifiers and Asia Cups.
Qatar T20I History
Qatar has made impressive strides in associate cricket, playing 64 T20Is and winning 35. Though relatively new, they’ve built a competitive team, capable of beating any side on their day.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong |
| 2 | Hong Kong |
| 3 | Qatar |
| 4 | Hong Kong |
| 5 | Hong Kong |
Head-to-Head Summary:
Total Matches: 5
- Hong Kong Wins: 4
- Qatar Wins: 1
Hong Kong has a commanding 4-1 advantage.
Pitch Report – Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok
- Nature: Balanced surface, slightly favors spinners
- Average 1st Innings Score: 145-155
- Outfield: Fast
- Chasing Teams: Have a slight advantage if dew sets in
Weather Report
- Condition: Sunny and dry
- Temperature: Around 26°C
- Humidity: 60%
- Rain Possibility: 0%
Broadcast Details
- Streaming Platform: Fancode
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: Hong Kong
- Likely to Bat/Field First: Bat First and put scoreboard pressure
Match Prediction
Predicted Winner: Hong Kong Will Win
Reason: Stronger squad, experienced middle-order, better recent form, and overwhelming head-to-head record against Qatar make them clear favourites in this playoff battle.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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