Bangladesh Cruises Past Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 Opener, Liton Das Stars

In the third match of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong. After Hong Kong were restricted to 143 for 7 in their 20 overs, Bangladesh comfortably chased down the target, reaching 144/3 in just 17.4 overs. Liton Das, the captain, played a pivotal role, leading from the front with a brilliant half-century. Hong Kong’s innings faced early setbacks, losing key wickets early on. Nizakat Khan offered some resistance with a score of 42, but they struggled to build significant partnerships. Taskin Ahmed, Tanjim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain were the key bowlers for Bangladesh, each taking two wickets. Bangladesh’s batting innings saw a strong start from the openers, followed by a match-winning partnership between Das and Towhid Hridoy. Das scored a brisk 59 runs, which included six boundaries and a six, while Hridoy provided valuable support with 35 runs. Bangladesh’s all-round performance, characterized by disciplined bowling and confident batting, set a positive tone for their tournament.