Bangladesh and Hong Kong clashed in a keenly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 encounter at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh, led by Litton Das. The match holds significance as Bangladesh look to maintain their strong form while Hong Kong fights to avoid consecutive defeats in the tournament.
Upset for Bangladesh in T20I World Cup
The only T20 International (T20I) between Bangladesh and Hong Kong until now was a major upset during the 2014 ICC World T20 in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Hong Kong defeated Bangladesh by 2 wickets in a low-scoring thriller on Bangladesh’s home soil. Bangladesh was bowled out for 108, with Shakib Al Hasan top-scoring with 34 runs and also taking 3 wickets. Hong Kong’s Nadeem Ahmed starred with 4 wickets for 21 runs, helping Hong Kong chase the total in the final over despite losing eight wickets. This remains the only T20I match between these two teams, with Hong Kong leading the head-to-head 1-0 due to this upset.
Bangladesh beat Hong Kong in T20Is after 11 year
The Bangla Tigers suffered an embarrassing defeat to Hong Kong in T20Is and after 11 years, the Litton Das-led side managed to take revenge. The captain led from the front, scoring a half-century. Abu Dhabi: Bangladesh picked up a comfortable seven-wicket win in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025.
