Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, 3rd Match Asia Cup 2025: Preview, Pitch Report & Full Squads
The Asia Cup 2025 is heating up as BAN vs HK Asia Cup 2025 face off in the 3rd Group Stage match at the iconic Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both teams will aim for an important win to climb the points table. Bangladesh enters the clash as favorites with greater depth and star players, while Hong Kong will look to cause an upset and kickstart their campaign with determination.
Match Details
- Fixture: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, 3rd Match, Asia Cup 2025
- Date & Time: September 11, 2025, 6:30 PM Local / 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Report – BAN vs HK Asia Cup 2025
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is known for its balance, but recent trends suggest a slight edge for batters.
- Surface: Batter-friendly, with the average first-innings score in 2025 around 170 runs. Bounce and pace allow clean stroke-making, especially in the powerplay.
- Bowling: Pacers have a wicket-taking advantage early on, while spinners play a key role in slowing the game in the middle overs.
- Chasing Advantage: With dew expected in evening matches, chasing is easier. 4 of the last 5 T20Is at this venue have been won by the team batting second.
- Key Stat: The ground has hosted 90+ T20Is, with 170+ being the par first-innings score in 2025. Quick outfield rewards aggressive batting.
Bangladesh Squad – Asia Cup 2025
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Litton Das (wk/c)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Saif Hassan
- Jaker Ali
- Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Nasum Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Nurul Hasan
- Shoriful Islam
- Shamim Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Hong Kong Squad – Asia Cup 2025
- Zeeshan Ali (wk)
- Anshuman Rath
- Babar Hayat
- Nizakat Khan
- Kalhan Challu
- Kinchit Shah
- Yasim Murtaza (c)
- Aizaz Khan
- Ehsan Khan
- Ayush Shukla
- Ateeq Iqbal
- Shahid Wasif
- Nasrulla Rana
- Mohammad Ghazanfar
- Mohammad Waheed
- Martin Coetzee
- Ali Hassan
Key Players to Watch Out For
- Bangladesh: Litton Das (captain & opener), Taskin Ahmed (pace spearhead), Mustafizur Rahman (death bowling expert).
- Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (all-rounder & captain), Anshuman Rath (top-order anchor), Babar Hayat (power-hitter).
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live
- Live Score: Cricbuzz
- TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network
- Online Streaming: SonyLIV
Final Thoughts – BAN vs HK Asia Cup 2025
Bangladesh will rely on its seasoned performers to secure victory, but Hong Kong has the potential to surprise with fearless cricket. With dew expected, the toss could play a crucial role, and fans can anticipate an exciting battle under the Abu Dhabi lights.
Stay tuned for the Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2025 match result, highlights, and post-match analysis right here!
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