The opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 featured a contest between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Afghanistan secured a strong start to the tournament by defeating Hong Kong. However, the match was significant not only for its outcome but also for the breaking of a record held by Rohit Sharma. Babar’s name emerged as a highlight of the first match of the 17th Asia Cup, encompassing Afghanistan’s victory and Hong Kong’s defeat. This report details the record-breaking performance.
