The Hong Kong vs Samoa T20I head to head rivalry is contested at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, which has served as a key T20I venue since 2023. This ground is notable for hosting extreme scoring variations, including the highest team total and the lowest team total recorded in its match history.
Japan holds the record for the highest team total at the venue with 258/0, while China posted the lowest with 41/10. Hong Kong is the most active team at Mission Road Ground, having played 21 matches there out of a total of 33 T20I fixtures recorded between 2016 and 2026.
Overview
The head-to-head record between Hong Kong and Samoa in the T20I format represents a key matchup in the expanding landscape of associate cricket. Hong Kong has played 19 matches in this specific competitive context, establishing a significant sample size for statistical analysis. These encounters are primarily staged at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, which serves as the de facto home venue for the Hong Kong national team. The ground has hosted 31 T20I matches between 2023 and 2026, providing a consistent stage for regional rivalries and international fixtures alike.
Mission Road Ground has recorded 33 total matches in its T20I history, with the first match taking place on 2016-01-30 and the most recent on 2026-03-01. The venue is known for producing high-scoring affairs and dominant individual performances. The highest team total recorded at the ground is 258/0, achieved by Japan on 2024-02-15. This scoreline was underpinned by the highest individual batting score at the venue, 134 runs by L Yamamoto-Lake on the same date. Conversely, the lowest team total is 41/10, posted by China on 2024-02-16. The best bowling figures at Mission Road Ground are 5/21, taken by S Ravichandran on 2024-02-15. Hong Kong is the most active team at the venue, having played 21 matches there, underscoring its status as a primary hub for the team's home campaigns.
What are the team total records at Mission Road Ground?
The lowest team total recorded at Mission Road Ground is 41/10, achieved by China against Hong Kong on 2024-02-16. This match occurred just one day after Japan's record-breaking innings, highlighting the volatility of conditions at the venue. The span between the highest and lowest totals—217 runs—illustrates the range of scoring environments teams have faced across the 33 matches played at the ground.
These team records are tied to individual performances that drove the outcomes. The 258/0 total by Japan was anchored by the highest individual batting score at the venue, 134 runs by L Yamamoto-Lake on 2024-02-15. The bowling record at the ground also falls within this same match, with S Ravichandran taking 5/21. The concentration of these records in a single fixture underscores the statistical significance of the 2024-02-15 match in the venue's history.
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?
Who holds the individual batting and bowling records?
Individual performances at Mission Road Ground have been defined by standout displays recorded in the Cricsheet database. This innings was part of Japan's historic 258/0 team total, which stands as the highest team score recorded at the ground. The match took place on 2024-02-15, marking a significant day for individual records at this Mong Kok venue.
Bowling excellence at the same match set the benchmark for the best bowling figures at Mission Road Ground. S Ravichandran claimed 5 wickets for 21 runs in that same encounter on 2024-02-15. These figures remain the best individual bowling performance recorded in the 33 matches held at this venue since the first match on 2016-01-30.
Both the highest individual score and the best bowling figures occurred in the same match, highlighting the dominance of Japan's performance against their opponents on that date. No other player has surpassed Yamamoto-Lake's 134 runs or Ravichandran's 5/21 in the subsequent matches up to the most recent game on 2026-03-01. These records stand as the definitive individual milestones for T20I cricket at this Hong Kong venue.
Venue profile and match history
Located in Mong Kok, the Mission Road Ground serves as a primary venue for T20I cricket in Hong Kong. The ground has hosted 33 total matches in the format, with activity spanning from 2016-01-30 to 2026-03-01. Within the specific window of 2023-03-08 to 2026-03-01, the venue recorded 31 T20I matches, highlighting its growing importance in the regional calendar.
Hong Kong emerges as the most active team at this venue, having played 21 matches. This frequency underscores the ground's role as a de facto home for the Hong Kong national side during this period. The concentration of fixtures allows for consistent pitch analysis and strategic adjustments for the hosts.
Team total records at Mission Road Ground are defined by extreme variations in scoring. This score represents a dominant batting performance, setting a high benchmark for chasers and openers alike.
Individual performances at Mission Road Ground have been pivotal in shaping these team records. L Yamamoto-Lake scored the highest individual batting score of 134 on 2024-02-15, contributing significantly to Japan's 258/0 total. On the bowling front, S Ravichandran recorded the best bowling figures of 5/21 on the same date, 2024-02-15. Both the highest individual score and the best bowling figures occurred in the same match, marking it as a statistically significant fixture in the venue's history.
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Summary
Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok has hosted 33 T20I matches between 2016 and 2026, with Hong Kong being the most frequent participant (21 matches). The venue's record book is defined by Japan's 258/0 and China's 41/10, alongside L Yamamoto-Lake's 134 and S Ravichandran's 5/21.