By Himadullah Sohoo 
Match Overview Bangladesh vs Hong Kong – Asia Cup 2025
The Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 delivers its first real underdog battle as Bangladesh take on Hong Kong in the Group B clash at Abu Dhabi on September 11, 2025. Bangladesh, with recent wins in T20Is and star power in both batting and bowling, enter as favorites. But Hong Kong, with memories of their 2014 upset win, will look to repeat history on the continental stage.
Recent Form
- Bangladesh – W, L, W, W, NR: A solid run, showing improvement in their top-order batting and pace attack.
- Hong Kong – W, L, W, W, L: Competitive in associate cricket, but facing a big step up against full-member nations.
Players to Watch – Bangladesh (BAN)
- Litton Das – Key top-order batter, 298 runs in 10 matches, avg 37.25, SR 136.07.
- Tanzid Hasan – Promising young opener, 220 runs in 8 games, avg 36.67, SR 126.43.
- Taskin Ahmed – Strike bowler, 12 wickets in 5 matches, strike rate 9.25, though slightly expensive.
- Mustafizur Rahman – Death-bowling expert, 8 wickets in 6 games, economy just 4.17.
Players to Watch – Hong Kong (HKG)
- Anshuman Rath – Hong Kong’s batting anchor, 446 runs in 10 games, avg 49.56, SR 150.67.
- Zeeshan Ali – Consistent middle-order contributor, 317 runs in 10 games, avg 31.7, SR 149.52.
- Yasim Murtaza – Handy all-rounder, 11 wickets in 8 games, economy 7.27.
- Ayush Shukla – Young pacer, 8 wickets in 7 games, economy 6.00.
Head-to-Head Record
- Mar 2014 (T20 World Cup Qualifier) – Hong Kong won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).
Summary: Only previous meeting → Hong Kong 1 win, Bangladesh 0 wins. A stat that Bangladesh will be desperate to correct.
Match Prediction Bangladesh vs Hong Kong – Asia Cup 2025
Bangladesh are overwhelming favorites with a stronger batting lineup (Litton, Tanzid) and sharper bowling attack (Taskin, Mustafizur). Hong Kong will rely heavily on Rath and Murtaza to keep them in the game.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win, but Hong Kong could push if their top order fires early.
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