Bangladesh got off to a flying start in their Asia Cup 2025 campaign, defeating Hong Kong by 7 wickets in the 3rd Match of Group B at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Bangla Tigers chased down Hong Kong’s total of 143/7 in just 17.4 overs, thanks to a captain’s knock by Litton Das and a calm finishing effort by Towhid Hridoy.
- Match: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Group B – Asia Cup 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Date: September 11, 2025
- Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
- Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first
Hong Kong Innings Summary
Hong Kong posted a competitive total of 143/7 in 20 overs, with Nizakat Khan (42 off 40) and skipper Yasim Murtaza (28 off 19) leading the fightback. Zeeshan Ali (30 off 34) played a patient knock at the top, but regular wickets in the death overs restricted Hong Kong from crossing the 150-mark.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nizakat Khan | 42 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 105.00 |
| Zeeshan Ali (wk) | 30 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 88.24 |
| Yasim Murtaza (c) | 28 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 147.37 |
| Babar Hayat | 14 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 116.67 |
| Others | 29 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 143/7 | 20 overs | 10 | 5 | 7.15 RR |
Bangladesh Bowling:
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 4-1-21-2 (brilliant opening spell)
- Taskin Ahmed: 4-0-38-2 (key wickets in powerplay & death overs)
- Rishad Hossain: 4-0-31-2 (broke crucial middle-order partnership)
- Mustafizur Rahman was economical with 0/22 in 4 overs.
Bangladesh Run Chase
Bangladesh chased the target clinically, finishing at 144/3 in 17.4 overs. Captain Litton Das smashed 59 off 39 balls with 6 fours and 1 six, building a match-winning 95-run partnership with Towhid Hridoy (35* off 36).
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Das (c & wk) | 59 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 151.28 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 35* | 36 | 3 | 0 | 97.22 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 19 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Total | 144/3 | 17.4 overs | – | – | 8.14 RR |
Hong Kong Bowling:
- Ateeq Iqbal: 3.4-0-14-2 (best bowler, dismissed Litton & Tanzid)
- Ayush Shukla: 3-0-32-1 (took Emon’s wicket, completed 50 T20I wickets)
Player of the Match BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025
Litton Das (BAN) – 59 (39 balls)
- Anchored the chase with a brilliant 50 (off 33 balls)
- Played aggressive strokes in the middle overs, hitting six boundaries and one maximum
- Built a solid 95-run stand with Hridoy to seal the win
Key Moments of the Match
- Taskin Ahmed’s Early Strike: Removed Anshuman Rath in the first over to give Bangladesh an early edge.
- Tanzim Sakib’s Spell: Dismissed Babar Hayat with a perfect yorker and got Zeeshan Ali with a short-pitched delivery.
- Rishad Hossain’s Double Blow: Picked up Nizakat Khan and Kinchit Shah in the 18th-19th overs to restrict Hong Kong.
- Litton Das’ Masterclass: Scored freely against spinners and pacers, playing a captain’s knock under pressure.
Match Facts & Records
- Bangladesh registered their highest 3rd-wicket partnership against Hong Kong in T20Is (95 runs – Litton & Hridoy).
- Litton Das crossed 2450 T20I runs and now has most sixes for Bangladesh (78) in T20Is.
- Ayush Shukla completed 50 T20I wickets with Emon’s dismissal.
Bangladesh looked composed and confident throughout the match, showcasing their improved batting depth and strong pace attack. Hong Kong showed intent but fell short in the death overs with both bat and ball. With this win, Bangladesh have taken an early lead in Group B and look strong contenders to reach the Super 4 stage.
