The Asia Cup 2025 has already given cricket fans some exciting clashes, and one of the most awaited Group B encounters was the match between Hong Kong vs Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 11, 2025. Cricket lovers were eager to see how Hong Kong, a rising associate nation, would perform against Bangladesh, a full-member ICC team known for their fighting spirit.
This blog covers the full match highlights, key performances, scorecard details, and post-match analysis of Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025
Hong Kong vs Bangladesh – Match Summary
- Match: Asia Cup 2025 – Group B, Match 3
- Date: 11 September 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)
First Innings – Hong Kong Batting
Hong Kong batted first and posted 143/7 in 20 overs. Their skipper Nizakat Khan led from the front with a fighting knock of 42 runs off 40 balls. Contributions from Zeeshan Ali (30) and Yasim Murtaza (28) helped Hong Kong reach a respectable total.
Bangladesh’s bowlers kept things tight. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, and Rishad Hossain picked crucial wickets and restricted the run flow during the middle overs.
Second Innings – Bangladesh Chase
Chasing 144, Bangladesh lost an early wicket but Litton Das played a match-winning knock of 59 runs off 39 balls, supported by Towhid Hridoy (34 runs). Their partnership ensured Bangladesh comfortably crossed the finish line at 144/3 in 17.4 overs.
Player of the Match – Litton Das
For his brilliant batting performance, Litton Das was awarded the Player of the Match. His composed innings anchored Bangladesh’s chase and set the tone for a convincing victory.
Key Highlights – BAN vs HK, Asia Cup 2025
✨ Hong Kong showed fighting spirit with the bat despite facing quality Bangladeshi bowlers.
✨ Litton Das’s classy half-century made the difference in the chase.
✨ Bangladesh’s bowling unit once again proved their depth and discipline.
✨ Hong Kong will take positives from their batting contributions but need to work on death bowling.
Why This Match Was Important
This game was crucial for both teams:
- For Bangladesh, it was about gaining momentum in the group stage and strengthening their qualification chances for the Super Four.
- For Hong Kong, it was about proving their potential at the big stage. Though they lost, their batting showed promise against a top side.
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong – Head-to-Head
Historically, Bangladesh has always had the upper hand against Hong Kong in international cricket. This match once again highlighted the gap in experience and depth between the two teams, but Hong Kong’s fighting display suggests that they are improving steadily.