Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 Match Highlights & Full Scorecard
The Asia Cup 2025 witnessed its third Group B clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, where Bangladesh faced Hong Kong. Bangladesh began their campaign on a strong note with a commanding 7-wicket victory, while Hong Kong showed glimpses of fight but ultimately fell short against superior opposition.
Match Summary
- Match: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, 3rd Match, Group B, Asia Cup 2025
- Date: 11 September 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Litton Das (Bangladesh)
First Innings – Hong Kong Batting
Hong Kong set out to post a competitive total but struggled to accelerate against disciplined Bangladeshi bowling. A few individual contributions kept them in the contest, yet the total of 143/7 in 20 overs was below par.
Hong Kong Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Coetzee | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.50 |
| Nizakat Khan | 42 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 105.0 |
| Babar Hayat | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Zeeshan Ali (wk) | 30 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 88.23 |
| Yasim Murtaza (c) | 28 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 147.37 |
| Aizaz Khan | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 |
| Haroon Arshad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 233.3 |
| Unbeaten / Dismissed | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 143/7 (20 ov) | – | – | – |
Bangladesh Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Shoriful Islam | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
Second Innings – Bangladesh Batting
Chasing 144, Bangladesh lost two early wickets but captain Litton Das led from the front. His fluent half-century ensured the chase was never in doubt. Supported by Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh crossed the finish line with ease.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 19 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.7 |
| Tanzid Hasan | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Litton Das (c & wk) | 59 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 151.3 |
| Towhid Hridoy* | 35 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 97.22 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto* | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 |
| Total | 144/3 (17.4 ov) | – | – | – |
Hong Kong Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayush Shukla | 3.4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 7.36 |
| Haroon Arshad | 3 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 9.33 |
| Yasim Murtaza (c) | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Ehsan Khan | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 8.67 |
Post-Match Analysis
Bangladesh’s decision to bowl first worked perfectly as their pacers kept Hong Kong in check. Despite a steady knock from Nizakat Khan and a late cameo by Yasim Murtaza, Hong Kong’s innings lacked the firepower needed for a daunting total.
In reply, Litton Das’s captain’s knock of 59 off 39 balls was the turning point. His controlled aggression, paired with Towhid Hridoy’s composure, made the chase straightforward. Bangladesh finished the job in 17.4 overs, underlining their efficiency.
For Hong Kong, positives included Nizakat Khan’s resilience and Murtaza’s intent, but their bowlers lacked penetration against an established batting line-up. Bangladesh, on the other hand, showcased balance in both departments and started their Asia Cup campaign in style.
Final Result
Bangladesh 144/3 (17.4 overs) beat Hong Kong 143/7 (20 overs) by 7 wickets.
