Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Match Report

In the hot weather of Abu Dhabi, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, two teams began their Asia Cup 2025 journey with very different goals but the same desire to win. In the Bangladesh vs Hong Kong match, Bangladesh wanted to start their campaign strongly and show they are a strong T20 team, combining experienced players with talented young stars.

They came to the UAE after winning three T20I series in a row. Their opponents, Hong Kong, had recently lost to Afghanistan and were eager to show that they could compete at a higher level. The match promised to be exciting, with a strong team facing a determined underdog. 

Fans following the action through a live score cricket API could see Bangladesh, led by their captain Litton Das, play smartly and win comfortably by seven wickets, starting their tournament on a high note.

Hong Kong’s Innings: A Battle of Attrition 

The game started with an important decision. Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and chose to field first, trusting his fast bowlers and thinking the pitch would be better for batting later.

Bangladesh’s bowlers immediately showed why the decision was smart. Taskin Ahmed bowled very fast and got the first wicket, dismissing opener Anshuman Rath for just 4 runs. Later, Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled Babar Hayat out, leaving Hong Kong struggling at 34 for 2 after the powerplay.

In the middle overs, Nizakat Khan and Zeeshan Ali tried to rebuild the innings. They played carefully, taking singles and hitting some boundaries, putting together a 41-run partnership. Nizakat was more aggressive, while Zeeshan supported him well.

But Bangladesh’s bowling and fielding soon broke the partnership. Zeeshan Ali was out for 30, and Hong Kong lost momentum again. Captain Yasim Murtaza tried to hit some quick runs, scoring 28 off 19 balls, but it wasn’t enough.

The Bangladesh bowlers, especially Tanzim and Rishad Hossain, kept taking wickets and applied constant pressure. Nizakat was out for 42, and Murtaza was run out.

Hong Kong finished at 143 for 7, a respectable total but not enough to challenge Bangladesh’s strong batting.

Bangladesh’s Chase: Litton Das Leads the Way

Bangladesh started their chase with a small wobble. Parvez Hossain Emon hit a big six but was soon out for 19, leaving the score at 24 for one. Tanzid Hasan also got out after top-edging a shot, caught brilliantly by Nizakat Khan. At 47 for two, the chase, which had seemed easy, now came under some pressure.

Captain Litton Das came to the crease with Towhid Hridoy. Together, they focused on steady batting. They ran singles and twos, avoided risky shots, and kept the scoreboard moving. For a while, Bangladesh didn’t hit any boundaries, but they stayed calm and protected their wickets.

After settling in, Litton Das decided to take charge. With the run rate around eight per over, he attacked the Hong Kong bowlers, especially spinner Yasim Murtaza. He hit a big six over mid-wicket, ending the boundary drought and changing the momentum.

In the same over, he reached his fifty in just 33 balls, showing great skill and patience. The crowd cheered as he raised his bat.

Litton continued to bat confidently, finding gaps and converting singles into twos. Hridoy supported him well, staying unbeaten on 35. Their 95-run partnership for the third wicket effectively ended Hong Kong’s chances.

Near the end, Litton, on 59, was bowled by Ateeq Iqbal. Even though he couldn’t finish the game himself, his innings had done most of the work. Towhid Hridoy then hit the winning run, giving Bangladesh a comfortable seven-wicket win with 14 balls to spare.

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Conclusion

In the end, the match was an easy win for Bangladesh. Their performance was professional and strong, showing the team’s skill and depth. The bowlers set up the game by keeping Hong Kong to a manageable total, and captain Litton Das led the chase with a brilliant and mature innings. Fans following the game through a real time sports data API could track every wicket and run as it happened.

For Hong Kong, there were some positives as their middle-over batting was better than their last match, but they did not have enough power or consistency to challenge Bangladesh. Captain Yasim Murtaza said they were happy with the runs but wished they had reached 160-170 and need to work on key partnerships.

For Bangladesh, this win is a great start to their Asia Cup campaign, showing smart strategy and a strong performance from their captain. With this big win, they will play their next matches with confidence and hope to go far in the tournament.