Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Highlights, 3rd Match, Group B – Asia Cup 2025 | Bangladesh Won by 7 Wickets

Bangladesh win by 7 wickets!

Over 18: W 1lb • 1

BAN: 144/3 | Target: 144 | Balls remaining: 14

Bangladesh break their Abu Dhabi duck and register their first-ever T20I win against Hong Kong!

A dramatic finish as Ateeq Iqbal picked up the wicket of Litton Das on 59, the Bangladesh skipper chopping on after a match-winning knock. With just two needed, a leg bye brought the scores level before Towhid Hridoy sealed it with a single to deep square leg. Bangladesh coast home with room to spare, securing a historic victory in Abu Dhabi and opening their Asia Cup campaign in style.

End of Over 16: Bangladesh 138/2

Over 16: 6 2 2 4 1 1

BAN: 138/2 | CRR: 8.62 • RRR: 1.50 • Need 6 from 24b

Litton Das smashes a fifty with flair, including a huge six and a boundary!

Yasim Murtaza’s final over went for 16 runs as Litton Das stole the show. He brought up his half-century in style with clean strokes — a pull for two, a slice for another brace, a cracking four past point, and a towering six over mid wicket. Hridoy chipped in with singles, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Bangladesh now need just 6 runs from 24 balls, with Litton leading the charge on 57* from 36. The Tigers are almost at the finish line.

End of Over 15: Bangladesh 122/2

Over 15: 1 4 1 1 1 2

BAN: 122/2 | CRR: 8.13 • RRR: 4.40 • Need 22 from 30b

Litton Das finds the gap with a crisp extra-cover boundary!

Ehsan Khan went for 10 runs in the over as Bangladesh’s chase rolled on smoothly. Litton Das showed his timing with a perfectly placed four through extra cover, while Towhid Hridoy played sensibly, rotating the strike and collecting a couple to deep mid wicket. With only 22 needed from 30 balls, Bangladesh are comfortably placed to wrap this up with ease.

End of Over 14: Bangladesh 112/2

Over 14: 1 1 4 4 1 1

BAN: 112/2 | CRR: 8.00 • RRR: 5.33 • Need 32 from 36b

Litton Das accelerates with back-to-back boundaries!

Ayush Shukla’s third over went for 12 runs as Litton Das took charge. He first lapped cleverly past fine leg for four and then edged one over the keeper for another. Hridoy kept things ticking with singles, showing calm composure. Bangladesh are cruising in this chase, needing just 32 runs from the last 36 balls, with eight wickets still in hand. Drinks taken, and the momentum is firmly with the Tigers.

End of Over 13: Bangladesh 100/2

Over 13: 4 1 1 1 2 2

BAN: 100/2 | CRR: 7.69 • RRR: 6.28 • Need 44 from 42b

Litton Das releases the pressure with a classy reverse sweep boundary!

Kinchit Shah’s first over went for 11 runs as Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy kept the scoreboard moving. Litton started with a reverse-swept four, followed by smart rotation of strike. Hridoy, calm under pressure, picked gaps to collect two doubles. Bangladesh now need just 44 runs from 42 balls with eight wickets in hand, looking in control of the chase.

End of Over 12: Bangladesh 89/2

Over 12: 0 1 2 1lb 1w 1w 1 0

BAN: 89/2 | CRR: 7.41 • RRR: 6.87 • Need 55 from 48b

Drama with a review, a couple of wides, and steady running — but still no boundary for Bangladesh in 31 balls.

Aizaz Khan kept things interesting: he nearly had Litton trapped lbw, but the review showed no conclusive evidence of pad-first. A couple of wides leaked runs, while Hridoy and Litton managed to rotate the strike with singles and a brace. Despite seven runs coming off the over, Hong Kong will be pleased at the continued boundary drought. Bangladesh now need 55 from 48 balls with both set batters at the crease.

End of Over 11: Bangladesh 82/2

Over 11: 2 1 2 1 2 1

BAN: 82/2 | CRR: 7.45 • RRR: 6.88 • Need 62 from 54b

Steady rotation from Litton and Hridoy — Bangladesh keep the scoreboard moving with risk-free cricket.

Yasim Murtaza returned but couldn’t apply the brakes as both batters picked up twos and singles with ease. Litton Das cut behind point for a brace, while Towhid Hridoy chipped smartly over extra cover. Without looking flashy, the pair milked eight runs from the over to take Bangladesh to 82/2 after 11 overs, leaving 62 needed from 54 balls.

End of Over 10: Bangladesh 74/2

Over 10: 1 2 0 0 1 0

BAN: 74/2 | CRR: 7.40 • RRR: 7.00 • Need 70 from 60b

Aizaz Khan keeps it tight again, conceding just four runs as the required rate nudges up to exactly seven.

Bangladesh’s batters found it tricky to accelerate against Aizaz Khan’s variations. Towhid Hridoy managed a brace and a single, while Litton Das added a couple more. But three dot balls in the over meant no real momentum shift, leaving Bangladesh at 74/2 after 10 overs — the game finely balanced with 70 needed off the last 10.

End of Over 9: Bangladesh 70/2

Over 9: 0 1 1 0 1 1

BAN: 70/2 | CRR: 7.77 • RRR: 6.72 • Need 74 from 66b

Singles the order of the day as Yasim Murtaza keeps things quiet with just four runs from the over.

Murtaza bowled a steady over, mixing up his lengths and denying boundaries. Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy worked the ball into the gaps for ones, but couldn’t force the pace. The required rate creeps up a little as Bangladesh move to 70/2 after 9 overs, needing 74 from 66 balls.

End of Over 7: Bangladesh 62/2

Over 7: 0 0 2 4 1 2nb 1

BAN: 62/2 | CRR: 8.85 • RRR: 6.30 • Need 82 from 78b

Litton Das found his timing with a classy cover drive, while Murtaza’s no-ball made it an expensive first over.

Yasim Murtaza came into the attack but struggled for control. Litton Das opened up with a beautiful extra-cover drive for four and paddled cleverly for a couple more. A costly no-ball added to Hong Kong’s woes, though Hridoy couldn’t capitalize on the Free Hit. Bangladesh eased to 62/2 after 7 overs, keeping the required rate well in check.

End of Over 7: Bangladesh 62/2

Over 7: 0 0 2 4 1 2nb 1

BAN: 62/2 | CRR: 8.85 • RRR: 6.30 • Need 82 from 78b

Litton Das found his timing with a classy cover drive, while Murtaza’s no-ball made it an expensive first over.

Yasim Murtaza came into the attack but struggled for control. Litton Das opened up with a beautiful extra-cover drive for four and paddled cleverly for a couple more. A costly no-ball added to Hong Kong’s woes, though Hridoy couldn’t capitalize on the Free Hit. Bangladesh eased to 62/2 after 7 overs, keeping the required rate well in check.

End of Over 6: Bangladesh 51/2

Over 6: 1 0 0 W 0 4

BAN: 51/2 | CRR: 8.50 • RRR: 6.64 • Need 93 from 84b

Ateeq Iqbal strikes again! Tanzid falls trying to go big, and Towhid Hridoy opens his account with a fine boundary.

Iqbal continued his tight spell and gave Hong Kong the breakthrough. Tanzid Hasan miscued a lofted shot straight to Nizakat Khan, who held on brilliantly running back from mid-off. Hridoy walked in and showed intent, getting off the mark with a neat glance for four off his pads. Litton Das rotated strike with a single, but the over belonged to Iqbal as Bangladesh slipped to 51/2 at the end of the Powerplay.

End of Over 5: Bangladesh 46/1

Over 5: 1 2 0 5w 4 1 1

BAN: 46/1 | CRR: 9.20 • RRR: 6.53 • Need 98 from 90b

Eventful over! 14 runs come off Ehsan Khan’s first, including a costly 5-wide and a cracking cut shot for four by Tanzid.

Ehsan Khan came into the attack inside the Powerplay, but Bangladesh cashed in straight away. Tanzid Hasan punished a short and wide delivery behind point, and a wayward ball down leg gifted five wides. Litton Das also got off the mark with singles, while Tanzid rotated strike smartly with runs all around the ground. Bangladesh move briskly to 46/1 after 5 overs, keeping the chase well under control.

End of Over 4: Bangladesh 32/1

Over 4: 4b 0 2 2 0 0

BAN: 32/1 | CRR: 8.00 • RRR: 7.00 • Need 112 from 96b

A quiet over apart from four byes, as Ateeq Iqbal keeps things tidy.

Tanzid Hasan picked up a couple of twos but otherwise found it hard to pierce the field. The biggest moment came when a length ball eluded both bat and keeper, running away for four byes. Iqbal finished his second over for just 8 runs in total, maintaining pressure even as Bangladesh move to 32/1. Litton Das is yet to face a ball after replacing Parvez Hossain Emon.

End of Over 3: Bangladesh 24/1

Over 3: 1 nb 1 2 6 0 W

BAN: 24/1 | CRR: 8.00 • RRR: 7.05 • Need 120 from 102b

Ayush Shukla strikes after being taken for a six earlier in the over, removing Parvez Hossain Emon.

Shukla’s second over was eventful—he began with a no-ball, then saw Emon pick up a couple and a streaky six over fine leg. But he had the last word with a slower ball that deceived Emon, who holed out to deep mid wicket after scoring 19. Bangladesh lost their first wicket but still keep the scoring rate healthy at 24/1 in 3 overs, with Tanzid Hasan and the new batter tasked with continuing the chase.

End of Over 2: Bangladesh 13/0

Over 2: 0 0 0 0 1 1w 2

BAN: 13/0 | CRR: 6.50 • RRR: 7.27 • Need 131 from 108b

Tight over from Ateeq Iqbal, but Bangladesh keep the board ticking with extras and a couple from Tanzid.

Iqbal came in with the keeper up to the stumps and challenged the batters with a probing line. Emon survived a close shout for lbw but otherwise found it tough to get him away. A wide and a late dab from Tanzid added some relief, with Bangladesh moving to 13/0 after 2 overs. Both openers remain at the crease as they look to build a platform for the chase.

End of Over 1: Bangladesh 9/0

Over 1: 0 4 4 1 0 0

BAN: 9/0 | CRR: 9.00 • RRR: 7.10 • Need 135 from 114b

Parvez Hossain Emon gets Bangladesh off to a lively start with two boundaries in the first over.

Emon cracked a classy cover drive for four and then enjoyed some fortune with an inside edge that raced past the stumps. He finished the over unbeaten on 9 from 4 balls, while Tanzid Hasan played out a couple of dot deliveries. Ayush Shukla conceded 9 runs in his opening over, as Bangladesh began their chase brightly at 9/0.

End of Over 20: Hong Kong 143/7

Over 20: 2 W 2nb 1 2 1

HKG: 143/7 | CRR: 7.15

Taskin Ahmed finishes strongly with a wicket and good variations, as Hong Kong end on 143/7.

The final over saw a mix of drama—Aizaz Khan holed out for 5, Taskin overstepped again for a no-ball, and the new batters Kalhan Challu and Ehsan Khan managed to scamper a few runs at the end. Taskin closed his spell with 2 for 38, while Rishad Hossain’s double strike in the previous over had already dented Hong Kong’s finish. In the end, Hong Kong fell short of the 150 mark, posting 143/7 from their 20 overs.

End of Over 19: Hong Kong 134/6

Over 19: 1 6 1 1 W W

HKG: 134/6 | CRR: 7.05

Double strike from Rishad Hossain! Nizakat Khan departs after a scratchy 42, and Kinchit Shah follows him first ball.

The penultimate over swung the game Bangladesh’s way. After conceding a six to Nizakat, Rishad hit back strongly by removing the set batter with a catch at long on. He then trapped Kinchit Shah lbw for a golden duck, leaving Hong Kong in deep trouble. Aizaz Khan remains on 3 from 4, but with only one over left, Hong Kong are struggling at 134/6. A finish around 150 now looks like a stretch.

End of Over 18: Hong Kong 125/4

Over 18: W 1 1 1 1 4

HKG: 125/4 | CRR: 6.94

Big mix-up! Yasim Murtaza is run out after a terrible call, and Hong Kong lose their fourth wicket.

Mustafizur Rahman bowled out his spell with control, giving away just 8 runs in the over. The highlight was the run out of Yasim Murtaza, who looked dangerous on 28 before being stranded mid-pitch. Nizakat Khan survived the chaos and added a boundary late in the over, moving to 35 off 37. Hong Kong, though steady, may rue that costly run out as they head into the final overs at 125/4.

End of Over 17: Hong Kong 117/3

Over 17: 1 4 1 0 4 0

HKG: 117/3 | CRR: 6.88

Nizakat finally finds his first boundary after 32 balls, while Murtaza keeps the momentum with a powerful four of his own.

Taskin Ahmed returned but was met with intent from both batters. Nizakat broke his boundary drought with a streaky slash past deep third — his first four of the innings. Soon after, Murtaza punished a half-tracker by muscling it between long on and deep mid wicket for another boundary. Taskin thought he had Murtaza caught behind late in the over, but no one else joined his appeal. Ten runs came off it, and with three overs left, Hong Kong are 117/3, eyeing a finish closer to 150.

End of Over 16: Hong Kong 107/3

Over 16: 1 2 1w 1 0 0 1

HKG: 107/3 | CRR: 6.68

Mustafizur mixes his pace cleverly, keeping Hong Kong’s batters in check despite a couple of streaky shots.

The Fizz returned with his variations on display — slower balls, off-cutters, and the occasional bumper. Nizakat Khan lived dangerously, slicing one over extra cover for two and swinging wildly at short balls without much success. Murtaza added a couple of singles, though a wide yorker attempt also slipped down leg. Bangladesh’s bowlers kept the scoring under control, conceding just six runs in the over. With four overs left, Hong Kong are 107/3, aiming for a competitive finish.

End of Over 15: Hong Kong 101/3

Over 15: 1 1 2 1 6 1

HKG: 101/3 | CRR: 6.73

Yasim Murtaza continues to attack, lifting Mahedi Hasan for a clean six as Hong Kong cross the 100 mark.

Mahedi Hasan bowled out his spell but couldn’t stop the charge from Hong Kong’s batters. Nizakat Khan kept rotating the strike with ones and twos, while Murtaza played the big shot of the over — dancing down the track and smashing a straight six over long on. Some sharp fielding from Tanzid near the boundary also denied Nizakat a certain four earlier in the over. With 12 runs added, Hong Kong reached 101/3 after 15 overs, Murtaza looking dangerous on 21* alongside Nizakat on 21*.

End of Over 14: Hong Kong 89/3

Over 14: 0 1 2 6 1 1

HKG: 89/3 | CRR: 6.35

Yasim Murtaza lights up the over with a towering six, giving Hong Kong’s innings fresh momentum.

Tanzim returned for his final over and was greeted by some bold batting. Nizakat Khan scratched around for singles, but it was Murtaza who stole the spotlight. After picking up a couple through extra cover, he launched a short ball into the stands over deep backward square — a huge six that lifted Hong Kong’s spirits. Even as Bangladesh’s fielding remained sharp in cutting off boundaries, the pair managed to collect 11 runs off the over. At 89/3 in 14 overs, Hong Kong are rebuilding nicely, with Murtaza growing in confidence alongside Nizakat.

End of Over 13: Hong Kong 78/3

Over 13: 1 1lb 1 4 0 0

HKG: 78/3 | CRR: 6.00

Yasim Murtaza gets going with a confident boundary, but Rishad Hossain keeps asking questions.

Rishad started with a couple of tidy deliveries, as Nizakat and Murtaza picked up singles and a leg bye. The Hong Kong skipper then finally opened his account in style, stepping out and thumping a lofted drive over the bowler’s head for four. There was nearly a return catch too, when Murtaza struck one back fiercely and Rishad stuck out a hand but couldn’t hold on. He finished the over with sharp turn and an lbw shout that looked ambitious. Hong Kong steady at 78/3 after 13 overs, with Murtaza settling in alongside Nizakat.

End of Over 12: Hong Kong 71/3

Over 12: 0 0 W 0 0 0

HKG: 71/3 | CRR: 5.91

Tanzim Hasan Sakib delivers a wicket maiden, dismissing Zeeshan Ali with sharp bounce and movement.

Tanzim stuck to a relentless short length and reaped the reward. Zeeshan Ali, who had looked fluent till now, was cramped for room and miscued a pull, only for Mustafizur Rahman to run back brilliantly and take a sharp catch at midwicket. The rest of the over was testing for the incoming skipper Yasim Murtaza, who survived probing deliveries that zipped past his edge. Hong Kong’s progress has stalled, slipping to 71/3 after 12 overs, with Nizakat Khan and Murtaza now tasked with the rebuild.

End of Over 11: Hong Kong 71/2

Over 11: 4 1 0 0 1 1

HKG: 71/2 | CRR: 6.45

Zeeshan Ali’s aggressive intent keeps Hong Kong moving along steadily.

Zeeshan charged down to Mahedi Hasan and carved a boundary through midwicket to start the over, showing no signs of slowing down. He added a couple more singles, while Nizakat Khan worked one run to long on but also had to adjust against tighter lengths. Mahedi mixed up his pace well, yet Hong Kong still picked up 7 runs from the over without taking undue risks. With Zeeshan on 30* and Nizakat on 13*, Hong Kong have built a solid platform at 71/2 after 11 overs.

End of Over 10: Hong Kong 64/2

Over 10: 0 0 0 1 4 1

HKG: 64/2 | CRR: 6.40

Mustafizur kept Nizakat tied down with sharp short balls, but Zeeshan Ali continued his charge with another boundary.

The Fizz showed his class, troubling Nizakat Khan with bounce and subtle changes of pace—three dot balls in a row kept the pressure on. Nizakat survived a top edge scare before Zeeshan Ali countered, carving a clever four behind square. With 6 runs coming from the over, Hong Kong reached 64/2 after 10 overs, steady but searching for acceleration.

End of Over 9: Hong Kong 58/2

Over 9: 1 6 0 4 1 1

HKG: 58/2 | CRR: 6.44

Zeeshan Ali cut loose, smashing a six down the ground and a four through midwicket to finally find some momentum.

Nizakat Khan continued to rotate the strike with a couple of singles, but the over belonged to Zeeshan Ali. After a quiet start to his innings, he launched Rishad Hossain for a towering six over long off, followed by a powerful pull into the gap for four. With 13 runs coming from the over, Hong Kong lifted their tempo and moved to 58/2 after 9 overs.

End of Over 8: Hong Kong 45/2

Over 8: 1 0 3w 1 1 1 1

HKG: 45/2 | CRR: 5.62

Mahedi Hasan bowled tightly, but three wides down leg boosted Hong Kong’s tally to 8 runs in the over.

Nizakat Khan rotated the strike with a few singles, while Zeeshan Ali tried a sweep and a glance but is still struggling for fluency. The big moment was a wayward delivery that slipped down leg and raced away for three wides, gifting Hong Kong crucial extras. After 8 overs, Hong Kong reach 45/2, with Zeeshan looking increasingly desperate to break free.

End of Over 7: Hong Kong 37/2

Over 7: 1 0 1 0 1 0

HKG: 37/2 | CRR: 5.28

Rishad Hossain started tidily, giving away just 3 runs in his first over of spin.

Nizakat Khan collected a couple of singles, while Zeeshan Ali tried to be inventive with a reverse shot but only managed a single. Rishad varied his pace and got purchase off the surface, tying Zeeshan down with dot balls. With only 3 runs from the over, Hong Kong’s innings continues to crawl at 37/2 after 7 overs.

End of Over 6: Hong Kong 34/2

Over 6: 2 1 0 0 0 0

HKG: 34/2 | CRR: 5.66

Mustafizur Rahman kept things under control with a miserly over, conceding just 3 runs.

Nizakat Khan picked up a brace through point and a single down to fine leg, but Zeeshan Ali was tied down completely. Mustafizur mixed his lengths cleverly, angling it across and into the right-hander, and beat the bat more than once. Hong Kong finish the powerplay at 34/2, needing to rebuild after the early strikes.

End of Over 5: Hong Kong 31/2

Over 5: 0 0 6 W 0 1

HKG: 31/2 | CRR: 6.20

Tanzim Hasan Sakib struck back after being hit for six, bowling Babar Hayat with a peach of a delivery.

The over began quietly before Babar Hayat launched a short ball over mid-on for six. However, Tanzim had the last laugh, producing late movement to rattle Hayat’s stumps on the very next delivery. Nizakat Khan arrived and survived a fiery welcome, edging his way to a single off the final ball. With two wickets down inside five overs, Hong Kong are under early pressure at 31/2.

End of Over 4: Hong Kong 25/1

Over 4: 1 1 2 0 3 2

HKG: 25/1 | CRR: 6.25

Taskin Ahmed’s over went for 9 runs, with both batters picking up boundaries through smart placement.

Babar Hayat was busy throughout the over, collecting singles, a couple of twos, and a sliced three over cover point. Zeeshan Ali added a single before finishing the over with a confident drive over mid-off for two runs. Hong Kong’s partnership is settling in nicely, pushing their score to 25/1 after 4 overs.

End of Over 3: Hong Kong 16/1

Over 3: 0 0 2 1 0 0

HKG: 16/1 | CRR: 5.33

Tanzim Hasan Sakib starts tightly with a probing over, conceding just three runs.

Zeeshan Ali survived a fiery bouncer and a few testing deliveries, eventually managing a couple over mid-wicket. Babar Hayat added a single but nearly ran Zeeshan out after a mix-up. Tanzim’s pace and bounce kept Hong Kong in check, as Bangladesh maintained pressure with the early wicket of Nizakat Khan. After 3 overs, Hong Kong are 16/1.

End of Over 2: Hong Kong 13/1

Over 2: 1nb 4 0 W 1 0 5w 0

HKG: 13/1 | CRR: 6.50

Taskin Ahmed strikes in a mixed bag over — a wicket, extras, and runs flowing!

Taskin’s first over had everything. He began with a no-ball, saw Anshy Rath put away the free hit for four, and then hit back with a big breakthrough. Rath was caught behind after a sharp review, leaving Hong Kong one down early. Babar Hayat walked in and opened his account, while Zeeshan survived a probing spell. A wild 5-wide down leg added to the tally, helping Hong Kong reach 13/1 after 2 overs.

End of Over 1: Hong Kong 2/0

Over 1: 1 1lb 0 0 0 0

HKG: 2/0 | CRR: 2.00

Tight start from Mahedi Hasan, just 2 runs off the over.

Mahedi Hasan kept it tidy first up, giving nothing away. Zeeshan Ali got off the mark with a single, while a leg bye added the only other run. There was a huge lbw shout against Zeeshan, with Bangladesh even reviewing, but the umpire’s call on impact saved him. A cautious beginning for Hong Kong, who end the opening over at 2/0.

Team Line-ups

Bangladesh and Hong Kong announce their Playing XIs for the 3rd match of Group B.

Toss Update

Bangladesh win the toss and elect to bowl first at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Litton Das, after winning the toss against Hong Kong’s captain Yasim Murtaza, opts to bowl first, leveraging Bangladesh’s strong pace attack featuring Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Tanzim Hasan. The decision aligns with the venue’s trend favoring chasing, as the pitch may offer early assistance to seamers. Hong Kong, who preferred to bat first, will aim to capitalize on their batting lineup led by Anshy Rath and Babar Hayat, but face a tough challenge against Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is dry with visible cracks, favoring bowlers early.

Bazid Khan notes that bowling first is the preferred choice at this venue. The used pitch looks very dry with a few scars and opened cracks, but Russel Arnold expects the ball to slide on after being watered and rolled. It’s about hitting through the line, holding your nerve, and showcasing application. Knowing the short boundaries and using the larger spaces to run the opposition ragged will be key. Bazid concludes it’s a perfect pitch for disciplined bowling and strategic batting.

Fan Sentiment

Hong Kong fan hopes for a historic upset.

Cheuk, a Hong Kong supporter, expresses excitement: “Hong Kong fan hoping of a repeat of the 2014 T20 World Cup result. Still one of the best moments for HK cricket.” This reflects optimism for a rare upset, recalling Hong Kong’s memorable victory over Bangladesh in the 2014 T20 World Cup.

Match Status

Match is about to begin.

Live ball-by-ball updates to follow as the 3rd match of Group B in the Asia Cup 2025 kicks off shortly.