Bangladesh Begin Asia Cup Campaign with Convincing Win Over Hong Kong

Bangladesh produced a dominant display to defeat Hong Kong by seven wickets in the third fixture of the Asia Cup 2025 at Abu Dhabi on Thursday. After winning the toss, Bangladesh opted to bowl first.

Hong Kong managed to score 143 runs for lost of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Nizakat Khan stood out with a knock of 42, while Zeeshan Ali (30) and captain Yasim Murtaza (28) provided useful contributions. Bangladesh’s bowling attack shared the honours, with Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Taskin Ahmed taking two wickets apiece

In reply, Bangladesh chased down the target with ease, finishing at 144 for 3 in 17.4 overs. Captain Litton Das led from the front with 59 runs, and Towhid Hridoy added an unbeaten 35. The pair combined for a crucial 95-run partnership for the third wicket

The result gives Bangladesh valuable momentum in their Asia Cup campaign as they prepare for sterner challenges ahead.