Bangladesh vs Hong Kong 2025 Asia Cup: Full Post-Match Summary, Scores & Highlights
Match Overview
On September 11, 2025, Bangladesh began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
After winning the toss, Bangladesh chose to bowl first, restricting Hong Kong to 143/7 in 20 overs. In response, the Tigers chased the total efficiently, finishing at 144/3 in 17.4 overs, led by a brilliant innings from captain Litton Das.
Hong Kong’s Innings
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Top scorer: Nizakat Khan – 42 runs
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Other notable contributor: Zeeshan Ali – 30 runs
Despite early partnerships, Hong Kong struggled to accelerate in the latter overs. Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout:
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 2 wickets
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Rishad Hossain: 2 wickets
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Taskin Ahmed: Key breakthroughs
Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling restricted Hong Kong to a sub-par total, giving the Tigers an advantage for the chase.
Bangladesh’s Chase
Bangladesh lost two early wickets in the first six overs but recovered strongly:
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Litton Das: 59 runs off 39 balls (6 boundaries, 1 six)
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Towhid Hridoy: 35* runs
The pair shared a 95-run partnership, stabilizing the innings and ensuring a comfortable 7-wicket victory.
Player of the Match
Litton Das was named Player of the Match for his composed and match-winning performance. His leadership and key batting contributions guided Bangladesh to victory.
Match Summary Table
| Team | Innings | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 20 overs | 143 | 7 |
| Bangladesh | 17.4 overs | 144 | 3 |
Key Highlights
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Bangladesh won by 7 wickets
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Litton Das scored a match-winning 59 runs
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Towhid Hridoy’s unbeaten 35 runs supported the chase
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took 2 wickets each
What’s Next?
Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in their next Asia Cup 2025 Group B match. With this convincing win, the Tigers aim to maintain momentum and strengthen their position in the tournament.
