Web desk: Bangladesh faced Hong Kong in their Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash today at 7:30 PM, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by 7 wickets
A disciplined bowling performance followed by skipper Litton Das’s fine half-century powered Bangladesh to a convincing seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in the third match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Hong Kong had set 144-run target for Bangladesh in Asia Cup clash. The tigers cruised home with three wickets down and 14 balls remaining.
Leading from the front, captain Litton Das struck a 39-ball 59 laced with six fours and a six. He was well supported by Towhid Hridoy, who played an unbeaten 35 off 36 balls.
The pair put together a decisive 95-run stand for the third wicket before Das was dismissed at the start of the 18th over, with only two runs needed for victory.
For Hong Kong, Ateeq Iqbal impressed with figures of 2 for 14 in 3.4 overs, while Ayush Shukla chipped in with one wicket.
Earlier, Das’s decision to bowl first proved effective as Bangladesh restricted Hong Kong to 143/7 in their 20 overs.
| Team | Score | Overs | Top Scorer | Bowling Figures (Wickets/Runs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 143/7 | 20 | Nizakat Khan (42) | Tanzim Hasan Sakib (2/21) Taskin Ahmed (2/38) Rishad Hossain (2/31) |
| Bangladesh | 144/3 | 17.4 | Litton Das (59) Towhid Hridoy (35*) | Ateeq Iqbal (2/14) Ayush Shukla (1/32) |
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Hong Kong set 144-run target for Bangladesh in Asia Cup clash
In the Asia Cup T20 match on September 11, 2025, Hong Kong set a target of 144 runs for Bangladesh.
The final scorecard showed Hong Kong with a total of 143, and Bangladesh needed to chase 144 for victory in their opening match.
Bangladesh win toss, elect to bowl
The tigers have won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Bangladesh enter the 2025 Asia Cup in strong form, bringing momentum from three straight T20I series victories.
The Tigers will be ready to kick off their Group B opener against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on a high note today.
All indications suggest they will adopt an attacking mindset, particularly with the bat.
Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener
Afghanistan began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a 94-run victory over Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Half-centuries from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai laid the foundation, but Hong Kong’s top-order collapse ensured the contest remained one-sided.
The win marked the third-largest margin in Men’s Asia Cup history.
Afghanistan made 188 for 6 in 20 overs, with Sediqullah Atal scoring 73* and Azmatullah Omarzai 53.
Hong Kong made 94/9 to secure a 94-run victory, Gulbadin Naib took 2 for 8, while Babar Hayat top-scored with 39 for Hong Kong.
Bangladesh squad
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
Standby (only for Asia Cup)
Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Tanvir Islam, Hasan Mahmud
Hong Kong
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Ehsan Khan
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