Bangladesh and Hong Kong will face each other in the decisive clash of Group B on Thursday, September 11 at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Tigers led by Litton Das entered the Asia Cup with confidence afterwards Clicking three consecutive victories of the T20i series Against Pakistan, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Not only defeated Pakistan and Sri Lanka, but also secured victory with a T20i series over both Asian rivals. Against the Netherlands, Bangladesh registered a convincing 2-0 triumph.
Bangladesh performed in the three Asia Cup finals – in 2012, 2016 and 2018 – but did not reach every occasion. For Litton, however, history can only care because it firmly focuses on shaping a clearer future. After all, it remains the only Bangladesh captain who won four T20i series.
“The past is now history; history is to be broken. We will try to play well. This will be a challenge; it will not be easy. We will try to improve as a team,” Litton said at a captain’s press conference in Dubai.
“We recently played three series and played well. Every player is enthusiastic. Each team is good in Asia Cup; we have to give the best. The main challenge is that we have to give 100 % 100 % to win the matches,” Litton added.
Even before the start of his campaign, Bangladesh finds himself in a difficult position. Afghanistan increased its net running level to +4.700 after a commanding 94-Run victory over Hong Kong. With Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, they were expected to be pioneers in the group, the bug range is already in the race in the next round.
Can Hong Kong turn it?
For Hong Kong, the Asia Cup has already become uncertain. Their heavy defeat in Afghanistan deepened its clean run and pushed them on the bottom of the table. Another loss in Bangladesh would be everything, but ended their campaign, and left them dependent on unlikely permutations and combinations to stay in the qualification competition.
After a heavy defeat in Afghanistan, Captain Yasim Murtuza appreciated Babar Hayata and Spinners for their whole heart. Babar fought with a lonely battle with a 43-moon 39 before falling on Gulbadin Naib while murtuza admitted it 53-run Knock Azmatullah Omarzai He was a decisive factor that took the match from Hong Kong.
“It’s just like a dream come true (while playing the Asia Cup). It’s one of the biggest tournaments in Asia. To be honest, we didn’t expect this kind of total. I expected 150. Credit for Omarzai, changed the game.
Interestingly, Hong Kong won his only meeting against Bangladesh at the Men’s T20 World Cup in 2014 and beat the tigers with two goals in the cottage.
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong: Playground Report
The average score of 69 T20i in Abu Dhabi is 145, indicating that games with high scores are not the norm. However, when Afghanistan published 188 on Tuesday, a large sum cannot be ruled out, especially from Bangladesh. It is expected that both Pacers and spinners will find help from the conditions.
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong: Details of match
Bangladesh and Hong Kong will play at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match starts at 8 pm.
Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong: Livestreaming
The tournament will live in the Sonyliv application. The matches will also be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong: Probable Xis Playing
Bangladesh likely to play XI
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C & WK), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hidoy, Jake Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustamizur Rahman
Hong Kong Probably playing XI
Zeeshan Ali (WK), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Calhan Challa, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (C)
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
September 11, 2025
