📌 MATCH DETAILS

• Match: Pakistan vs Hong Kong, 1st Quarter Final
• Date: 28 Sep 2026
• Time (IST): 05:30 AM IST (09:00 AM Local Time)
• Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, Japan

📺 LIVE STREAMING & BROADCAST DETAILS

• Digital streaming (App + Website): FanCode App & Website
• TV channels (India + Global): Sony Sports Network

🌦 WEATHER REPORT

Expect a cool morning in Nisshin with temperatures hovering around 20°C. The humidity will be moderately high at 65%, but the Rain impact is extremely low with only a 10% chance of precipitation. Since this is a morning match, the Dew factor will not play a major role, but early morning moisture might assist the seamers in the initial overs before the track settles down.

🏟 PITCH REPORT & VENUE STATS

This is a spin friendly track. The Pitch nature at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin heavily favors slow bowlers, making run scoring a tough task.

The batting vs bowling trend clearly indicates low scoring encounters, with the average score being just 114 runs in recent games. Looking at the Pace vs spin dominance, spinners have completely dominated this venue, picking up 41 wickets compared to just 18 wickets taken by pacers over the last five matches.

👉 Fantasy Takeaway: Load your team with quality spinners and reliable top order batters who can handle spin. Chasing might be slightly easier once the pitch warms up.

📊 TEAM FORM & HEAD TO-HEAD

Pakistan

• Last 5 matches: W, L, W, L, W
• Recent performance summary: Pakistan enters this tournament with a highly talented squad. Their recent T20 form has been decent, highlighted by a thrilling win against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
• Head to-head record: Pakistan has won all 4 previous encounters against Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

• Last 5 matches: W, L, W, L, W
• Recent performance summary: Hong Kong comes into this fixture after a convincing win against Oman at this very venue. However, their batting has looked highly vulnerable on slow tracks.
• Head to-head record: Hong Kong is yet to register a win against Pakistan in this format.

🚑 INJURY UPDATES & PLAYER AVAILABILITY

• Injured: None reported.
• Doubtful: None.
• Fully fit: Both squads have fully fit players available for selection.

🏏 PROBABLE PLAYING XI

Hong Kong

Nizakat Khan, Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Shahid Wasif, Yasim Murtaza, Nasrulla Rana, Shiv Mathur, Ehsan Khan, Hafeez Khan, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Ghazanfar

Pakistan

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Haider Ali, Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat, Saad Masood, Sufiyan Muqeem, Mohammad Wasim, Abrar Ahmed, Akif Javed

🔥 KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH

• Saim Ayub: The explosive left handed opener is a massive threat in the powerplay. His ability to clear the ropes early on makes him a top pick for your Dream11 Prediction.
• Sahibzada Farhan: He has been in sensational form in recent T20 matches, scoring multiple big runs. His solid technique will be crucial on this tricky surface.
• Ehsan Khan: The veteran off spinner is highly effective on slow tracks. Given that spinners have taken 41 wickets here recently, he is a major threat.

🎯 FANTASY PICKS

Small League Safe Picks

• Saim Ayub
• Sahibzada Farhan

Mega League Differential Picks

• Sufiyan Muqeem
• Ayush Shukla

👉 Perfect for big contest wins and climbing up the leaderboard!

🔮 MATCH PREDICTION / OUTLOOK

• Final verdict: Pakistan starts as the overwhelming favorites to win this 1st Quarter Final. Their superior spin attack featuring Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem is expected to dismantle the Hong Kong batting lineup on this turning track. Expect a dominant performance from the Men in Green to secure a spot in the semi finals.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

Always check the final Playing XI and toss updates before locking your Fantasy Winning Team.