Match Overview
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Match: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong — Asia Cup 2025, Group B (3rd Match)
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Date & Venue: September 11, 2025, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets, chasing 144 runs with 14 balls to spare.
Hong Kong Innings — 143/7 (20 overs)
Hong Kong fought hard but couldn’t build lasting partnerships. Despite some promising knocks, their total of 143 wasn’t enough.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Nizakat Khan | 42 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 105.0 |
| Zeeshan Ali | 30 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 88.2 |
| Yasim Murtaza (c) | 28 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 147.3 |
| Rest (combined) | 29 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 143/7 | 20 overs | — | — | — |
Bangladesh’s Best Bowlers:
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Taskin Ahmed — 2 wickets
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib — 2 wickets
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Rishad Hossain — 2 wickets
These breakthroughs at key moments prevented Hong Kong from pushing past 150.
Bangladesh Innings — 144/3 (17.4 overs)
Bangladesh’s chase was calm and well-planned, led by Litton Das’ captain’s knock.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
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| Litton Das (c & wk) | 59 | 39 | 6 | 1 | 151.3 |
| Towhid Hridoy | 35 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 97.2 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 19 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 135.7 |
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.8 |
| Extras | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 144/3 | 17.4 overs | — | — | — |
Standout: Litton Das’ 59 (39) — a captain’s knock combining calmness with aggression.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights-
Litton Das’ Half-Century: Controlled, aggressive, and match-winning.
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Murtaza’s Cameo: Quick-fire 28 off 19, with two sixes, gave Hong Kong some momentum.
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Bangladesh’s Trio of Bowlers: Taskin, Sakib, and Rishad consistently broke partnerships.
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Composed Finish: Towhid Hridoy ensured a smooth chase without late drama.
Read more: India vs Pakistan: Full History, Head-to-Head Stats
Personal Reflection
It was exciting to be there and watch this match unfold live. Every time Litton Das hit a boundary, the atmosphere in the stands came alive. His pull shots and crisp drives made the innings a joy to witness. When Yasim Murtaza struck back-to-back sixes, I felt the tension rise — for a moment, it looked like Hong Kong might push beyond Bangladesh’s comfort zone. But when Taskin and Sakib removed set batters, the relief in the crowd was clear. From the stands, the chase felt almost effortless, and when Das raised his bat after reaching fifty, the roar around the ground was unforgettable. Watching Bangladesh start their Asia Cup journey with such confidence made it even more special to experience as a fan.
Things to Remember
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Bangladesh showed discipline with the ball and maturity while chasing.
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Hong Kong demonstrated fighting spirit, with Nizakat and Murtaza standing out.
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The win gives Bangladesh momentum heading into tougher group-stage contests.
