Full Name: Hong Kong National Cricket Team
Nickname(s): The Dragons
Year Founded: 1969 (ICC Associate Member since 1969)
ICC Membership: Associate Member since 1969
Governing Body: Cricket Hong Kong (CHK)
Current Captains (2025):
• ODI Captain: Nizakat Khan
• T20I Captain: Nizakat Khan
Coach: Simon Willis (Head Coach)
ICC Rankings (as of August 2025):
• ODI: 20th
• T20I: 21st
The Hong Kong national cricket team in 2025 continues to make its mark in associate cricket, showcasing grit and competitive spirit. Known for solid batting performances and crafty spin bowling, the Hong Kong cricket team has often challenged higher-ranked opponents in ICC events.
From memorable appearances in the Asia Cup to strong showings in World Cup qualifiers, the Hong Kong cricket squad is building a reputation as a fearless side.
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Cricket in Hong Kong dates back to the 19th century under British colonial influence. The Hong Kong national cricket team became an ICC Associate Member in 1969 and has since participated in several major events, including multiple Asia Cup tournaments and ICC T20 World Cups.
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Historic Rivalries
Over the years, Hong Kong cricket players 2025 have impressed global audiences with their skills and determination.
| Record | Player | Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Most ODI Runs | Nizakat Khan | 1,000+ runs |
| Most T20I Runs | Babar Hayat | 900+ runs |
| Most ODI Wickets | Ehsan Khan | 40+ wickets |
| Most T20I Wickets | Aizaz Khan | 35+ wickets |
| Best ODI Bowling | Ehsan Khan | 5/17 vs UAE |
| Highest T20I Score | Babar Hayat | 122* vs Oman |
These Hong Kong cricket records reflect the team’s ability to produce game-changing performances.
🏏 Batters
🧤 Wicketkeeper-Batters
🔁 All-Rounders
🎯 Bowlers
The Hong Kong cricket squad in 2025 blends experienced names with rising stars, aiming for qualification in future ICC events.
🏏 Played their first ODI in 2004 against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup
🔥 Almost defeated India in 2018 Asia Cup with a spirited chase of 286
🌏 Cricket is gaining popularity among the local Chinese community
🎯 Hosts of the Hong Kong Sixes, a unique short-format cricket tournament
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The sport was introduced to Hong Kong by the British, with the first recorded game taking place in 1841, and the Hong Kong Cricket Club being founded ten years later. The Cricket Club (playing as Hong Kong) played a number of Interport matches against sides on the Chinese mainland, the first taking place against Shanghai in 1866, and in 1890 played Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) for the first time.
1892 saw disaster when the SS Bokhara, which was carrying the team back from Shanghai, sank in a typhoon with the loss of 125 lives. There were only 23 survivors, which included only 2 of the 13 team members. The other 11 members of the team were lost, including Surrey cricketer John Dunn.
1948 saw the last game against Shanghai. Jack Chegwyn led the first international team to Hong Kong in 1952, and the first tour by an MCC team was in 1966. The MCC, captained by Mike Smith played one match against the national side, winning by 74 runs. In 1969 the Hong Kong Cricket Association became an associate member of the International Cricket Council, cricket's global ruling body.