• Skipper Litton Das powered Bangladesh to a commanding 7-wicket win against Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 clash.

  • Das steered his team home with a commanding 59 off 39 balls.

Fans react as Litton Das anchors Bangladesh to a resounding victory over Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025
Fans react as Captain Litton Das anchors Bangladesh to a resounding victory over Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 match (Image source: X)

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In the third match of Group B at the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi on September 11, Bangladesh faced Hong Kong in a night fixture that promised fireworks under the floodlights. Hong Kong, fresh from a heavy loss to Afghanistan, were put on to bat first after losing the toss against a formidable Bangladeshi bowling attack at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

Hong Kong’s gritty comeback tests Bangladesh early

Hong Kong dug in to post a challenging 143 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, led by opener Zeeshan Ali’s composed 30 off 34 balls and skipper Yasim Murtaza’s brisk 28 from 19 deliveries. Nizakat Khan added a valuable 42-ball 42, forging partnerships that frustrated Bangladesh’s bowlers through the middle overs. Taskin Ahmed (2/38) and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (2/21) struck key blows to slow the run rate, while Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain chipped in with tidy spells to keep Hong Kong below their preferred scoring tempo. Extras played a significant role, contributing 14 runs through wides, no-balls and leg byes, underlining Hong Kong’s discipline against the seasoned attack.

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Litton Das’ captain’s knock powers Bangladesh to a comfortable victory over Hong Kong

Chasing 144, Bangladesh encountered early hiccups as Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan departed under 50 within five overs. Captain Litton Das then took charge, steering the innings with a commanding 59 from 39 balls, featuring six fours and a six. Das first rebuilt alongside Emon before finding a fluent partner in Towhid Hridoy, who remained unbeaten on 35 off 36 deliveries. Their 95-run stand for the third wicket shifted momentum decisively, taking Bangladesh to 100 in just 12.6 overs. Litton’s precise drives and clever late cuts maintained the required run rate below eight an over, and Bangladesh completed the chase with 14 balls to spare.

Bangladesh’s seven-wicket triumph under Das’s leadership underlines their batting depth and adaptability in Asia Cup 2025 conditions. This victory cements Bangladesh’s position in Group B and bolsters confidence as they pursue the Super Fours stage.

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