Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Match Live Score: Bangladesh’s skipper Litton Das began his Asia Cup campaign by scoring a vital half-century to lead his team to victory. Tonight’s game marked Litton’s 14th half-century, effectively making him the batter with the highest number of half-centuries in T20 internationals from Bangladesh.
Despite his stellar performance, not all the credit for the victory can be attributed to the captain; Bangladesh’s Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib chipped in with vital wickets to seal Hong Kong’s score at 143 after Litton Das won the toss and opted to bowl first against Yasim Murtaza’s Hong Kong in the 3rd match of the ongoing Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Hong Kong batters struggled to put runs on the board
Despite Zesshan Ali, Nizakat Khan and Yasim Murtaza’s disciplined batting performances, members of the Hong Kong squad struggled to drag their team to a respectable 143/7 against Bangladesh on Thursday. Multiple players, including the team’s highest scorer, Nizakat Khan, were unable to respond to Bangladesh’s tight bowling lineup for the majority of the first half of the game. Hong Kong’s batters struggled to keep up with the tempo of the game, as they mistimed the ball and made poor decisions during crucial moments that led to their dismissals.
Bangladesh looks in form
Bangladesh’s bowlers displayed a stunning performance to contain Hong Kong. Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took 2 wickets apiece to keep HKG on their toes the whole innings.
Bangladesh also presented a promising batting lineup. Over the last 18 months, their openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon have embraced aggression during the field restrictions, while Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali have emerged as dependable finishers in the death overs.
Match EndedAsia Cup, 2025
Bangladesh
144/3 (17.4)
Hong Kong, China
143/7 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 3 )
Bangladesh beat Hong Kong, China by 7 wickets
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Rishad bowls one of the most expensive overs of the game. Zeeshan smashed a maximum and scored another boundary to amass 13 runs in the over. Hong Kong 58/2 (9)
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Mahedi Hasan gives away extras to conced 8 runs in the over
Mahedi Hasan returns to the bowlers end to start his second over of the game. Hasan bowled one of his more expensive overs as it saw Zeeshan and Nizakat put 8 more runs on the scoreboard. Hong Kong 45/2 (8)
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Rishad Hossain bowls the first over after power play
Wrist spinner Rishad Hossain took the crease to bowl the first over after power play. Rishad only conceded 3 runs in his over. Hong Kong 37/2 (7)
One of the most experienced players in Bangladesh’s squad, Mustafizur Rahman bowled an impressive over bringing an end to the power play period of the first inning. Rahman’s over also saw a huge LBW appeal when a delivery he pitched between the leg and middle stump caught Zeeshan’s first pad. Hong Kong 34/2 (6)
Tanzim strikes back and knocks Babar over the stumps in a stunning fashion. The young bowler’s first wicket for the game came just after Babar smashed him for a six. Nizakat Khan took the crease replacing Babar. Tanzim wraps up the over with 7 more runs to the scoreboard. Hong Kong 31/2 (5)
Returning to the bowler’s end towards the end of the third over, Taskin attempted to gain another wicket by tricking batters Babar and Zeeshan by bowling slow and quick deliveries in an abrupt manner. Taskin conceded 8 runs in the over. Hong Kong 24/1 (4)
Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled an impressive third over to Hong Kong’s Zeeshan and Babar. Sakib finished the over with a screaming short delivery, conceding only 3 runs in the over. Hong Kong 16/1 (3)
Taskin Ahmed bowls a stunning delivery against Anshuman Rath, that lead to Rath getting caught behind by Litton Das. Ahmed finishes the over with 2 wides, a wicket and 11 runs. Hong Kong 13/1 (2)
Mahedi Hasan concludes the first over for the game. Hasan’s over saw a huge appeal from Bangladesh’s end for an LBW. Pitched just outside off, Hasan’s delivery hit Zeeshan on the front pad. Hong Kong 2/0 (1)
Zeeshan and Rath to open the batting for Hong Kong, meanwhile spinner Mahedi Hasan starts with the new ball for Bangladesh
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Pitch report
According to commentator Bazid Khan, Bangladesh bowling first is the preferred way to go at this venue. It is a used pitch and it looks very dry, with a few scars. The cracks have opened up a bit, but Russel Arnold expects the ball to slide on, with the pitch being watered and rolled in.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Bangladesh Playing XI announced
Bangladesh Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (Capt & WK), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Hong Kong Playing XI
Hong Kong Playing XI: Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (capt), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: It’s toss time
Both the captains are on the ground for the toss. Up goes the coin and Bangladesh win and opt to bowl first.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Average of sixes per innings – Interesting stats
From 2006 to 2023, Bangladesh averaged just 3.81 sixes per T20I innings, the lowest among all Full Members. Interestingly, in 2024, their strike rate from the stands rose to 5.08 sixes per innings and in 2025 it has exploded to a staggering 7.73. The Tigers, once known for nurdling singles, are suddenly roaring with power.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Top bowlers so far
Though it is too early in the tournament, here are the top bowlers so far. India’s Kuldeep Yadav leads with his 4-wicket haul against UAE last night. He is followed by Shivam Dube who took 3 and Gulbadin Naib rounds up the Top 3.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: What time will the toss take place?
The toss for the upcoming Bangladesh vs HK match will take place at 7.30 pm. The match will begin at 8 pm. The game is being played in Abu Dhabi.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: The upset to remember
Hong Kong will draw strength from one of their finest cricketing moments — the night they stunned Bangladesh in Chittagong during the 2014 T20 World Cup. In a nerve-wracking, low-scoring contest that went down to the penultimate delivery, Hong Kong scraped through with just two wickets left, leaving the Tigers shell-shocked on home soil. Eleven years may have passed, but for Hong Kong, that memory is still fuel — and they will need every ounce of that inspiration if they are to script another upset against the same opposition.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Where to watch the match tonight?
The Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Group B match will be streamed live on the SonyLiv app and website. The match will also broadcast on Sony Sports channel from 7.30 pm. You can also stay tuned here to get latest updates of the match.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Bangladesh and HK match schedule
A loot at the upcoming Bangladesh and Hong Kong matches:
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka on September 13
vs Afghanistan on September 16
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka on September 15
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Interesting stats ahead of Bangladesh vs Hong Kong match
For Hong Kong, veterans Babar Hayat and Nizakat Khan remain as living links to their famous two-wicket upset over Bangladesh at the 2014 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh, meanwhile, carry their own baggage in Abu Dhabi. They have played just two T20Is at the venue, both ending in defeat during the 2021 World Cup. Yet there’s reason for optimism – openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon have turned six-hitting into a habit this year, Hasan and Hossain have hit 23 and 22 maximums respectively. No one in the current squad comes near that record.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Pitch and weather report
Afghanistan piled up 188 against Hong Kong in a game that quickly turned into a run-fest in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Dew crept in early under the lights but Afghanistan’s bowlers had the firepower to defend their total after choosing to bat first. Weather conditions, meanwhile, remain unforgiving. Daytime temperatures are brushing 40°C and won’t ease much once play gets underway.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Check Bangladesh and Hong Kong Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (capt & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Hong Kong Probable XI: Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (capt), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Live Score: Welcome to the live coverage
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of Asia Cup’s third day which we see Bangladesh starting its tournament campaign against Hong Kong. Though confident, Bangladesh will remain vary of its opponent who has not had a great start. Hong Kong stunned Bangladesh by two wickets in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Chittagong. However, in its first match against Afghanistan, vulnerabilities of Hong Kong in both batting and bowling came to fore. While Bangladesh is aiming to crush its opponent, Hong Kong will probably be aiming to repeat the 2014 upset. Stay tuned here for live updates on and off the field.