September 12, 2025

In a thrilling start to the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by seven wickets on Thursday, sending a strong message to their rivals. Hong Kong batted first but struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking. They managed 143 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs. The star batsman for Hong Kong was Nizakat Khan, who scored a solid 42, while opener Zeeshan Ali played a helpful innings of 30 runs. But that was not enough to build a big total. Bangladesh’s speedsters and spinner were on fire! Pacers Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed each picked up two important wickets. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain also grabbed two wickets, making sure Hong Kong couldn’t accelerate towards the end. Chasing a modest target of 144, Bangladesh’s captain Litton Das dazzled the crowd with a fantastic 59 runs. Alongside him, Towhid Hridoy stayed calm and unbeaten with 35 runs. Together, they steered Bangladesh to victory in just 17.4 overs, finishing the job comfortably with 14 balls to spare. The game showed Bangladesh’s solid all-round performance. Hong Kong had chances but fell short, while Bangladesh looked determined from the start. This win will surely boost Bangladesh's confidence as the Asia Cup heats up. Fans can expect fireworks ahead! Brief Scores: Hong Kong: 143 for 7 in 20 overs (Nizakat Khan 42, Zeeshan Ali 30; Tanzim Hasan Sakib 2/21, Rishad Hossain 2/31, Taskin Ahmed 2/38). Bangladesh: 144/3 in 17.4 overs (Litton Das 59, Towhid Hridoy 35 not out). Bangladesh’s strong start in the Asia Cup is just the beginning – watch this space for more cricketing action!

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