Hong Kong batted well against Bangladesh, scoring 143/7 in the allotted 20 overs. After suffering a big defeat against Afghanistan in their first match of the Asia Cup 2025, the minnows showed their batting firepower in the second contest. Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and invited the rivals to bat first.

When Anshy Rath (4) and Babar Hayat (14) were dismissed, the tigers thought of wrapping up the innings early, but Zeeshan Ali (30) and Nizakat Khan (42) added important runs. Captain Yasim Murtaza also made a vital contribution, amassing 28 runs off 19 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes.

Tanzim Hasan Sakib conceded just 21 runs and took two wickets from his four overs.

Bangladesh XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustfizur Rajhman

Hong Kong Xi: Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Kalhan Challu, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (CAPT), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, ATEEQ Iqbal, Ehsan Khan