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Bangladesh‘s Asia Cup 2025 campaign kicks off on September 11 with a clash against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. A full member of the ICC, Bangladesh will enter as the tournament powerhouse and clear favorite against a Hong Kong side that recently suffered a heavy defeat to Afghanistan. The match is a crucial opportunity for the Tigers to get their title charge underway and for the underdogs to bounce back with a much-needed morale-boosting performance.
The Bangladesh lineup, led by captain Litton Das, boasts a strong batting unit and a formidable bowling attack with the likes of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed leading the pace attack and a variety of spin options. On the other hand, Hong Kong, led by Yasim Murtaza, will rely on their experienced campaigners to challenge the Tigers and pull off a major upset against their more illustrious opponents.
BAN vs HK, Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 11, 8:00 pm IST / 02:30 pm GMT / 06:30 pm local
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
BAN vs HK Head-to-Head Record in T20Is:
- Matches Played: 01 | Bangladesh won: 0 | Hong Kong won: 01 | No results: 0
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report:
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is known for providing a balanced pitch that initially favors batsmen with a true, even bounce. As the game progresses, the surface tends to get slower, which brings spinners into play, especially during the middle overs. Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, but their margin for error is slim. Dew is a significant factor in evening matches, often making it easier for the team batting second to chase down a total. Historically, the ground has favored the chasing side, and winning the toss and opting to field first is a common strategy.
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Squads:
Bangladesh: Litton Kumer Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat (vc), Zeeshan Ali, Shahid Wasif, Nizakat Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Challu, Ayush Shukla, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Adil Mehmood, Anas Khan, Haroon Arshad, Ali Hassan, Md Ghazanfar, Md Waheed, Ehsan Khan
BAN vs HK, Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Hong Kong wins the toss and bats first
- HK powerplay score: 35-45
- HK overall score: 140-150
Case 2:
- Bangladesh wins the toss and bats first
- BAN powerplay score: 50-60
- BAN overall score: 170-180
Match result: Bangladesh to win the game.
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