Bangladesh Ease Past Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025
Bangladesh opened their Group B campaign with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Hong Kong.
Bangladesh opened their Group B campaign with a commanding 7-wicket victory over Hong Kong. Chasing 144, they crossed the finish line at 144/3 in 17.4 overs, thanks to a captain’s knock from Litton Das.
Match Summary
Hong Kong, after winning the toss, opted to bat but managed only 143/7 in 20 overs. Bangladesh’s response was clinical — Litton Das’s fluent half-century and Towhid Hridoy’s calm unbeaten 35 ensured the chase was wrapped up with 14 balls to spare.
Key Match Stats
Numbers often tell the clearest story. The following snapshot highlights the defining statistics of the contest — from team totals to standout individual performances:
|
Team |
Score |
Overs |
Top Batter |
Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hong Kong |
143/7 |
20.0 |
Nizakat Khan – 42 (40) |
Zeeshan Ali – 30 (34) (batting) |
|
Bangladesh |
144/3 (won) |
17.4 |
Litton Das – 59 (39) |
Tanzim Sakib – 2/21, Taskin Ahmed – 2/38, Rishad Hossain – 2/31 |
Key Highlights
Beyond the numbers, several moments stood out as turning points in shaping the outcome of the match. These highlights showcase both the brilliance of Bangladesh and the resilience — albeit short-lived — of Hong Kong:
- Litton Das anchored the chase brilliantly with 59 off 39 balls, setting the tone.
- Towhid Hridoy stayed unbeaten on 35, ensuring composure till the end.
- Bangladesh bowlers shared the honors: Tanzim, Taskin, and Rishad picked 2 wickets each.
- Hong Kong’s resistance came mainly through Nizakat Khan and Zeeshan Ali, but they lacked a strong finish.
- Death overs exposed Hong Kong’s limitations, while Bangladesh showed maturity to close it out.
Conclusion
Bangladesh’s Asia Cup journey began on a perfect note, showcasing both batting depth and bowling strength. For Hong Kong, this match highlighted promise but also the gaps they need to bridge quickly to stay competitive in Group B.
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