The third Group B T20 match of Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Bangladesh (BAN) and Hong Kong (HKG) on 11 September 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. This is a crucial match of the T20 tournament.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM GST local time). Bangladesh will look to start their campaign with a win, while Hong Kong will look to pull off an upset after their 94-run loss to Afghanistan.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Network, SonyLIV, and YuppTV in India.
BAN vs HKG 2025: Head to Head
Hong Kong have a 1-0 lead over Bangladesh in the last 10 matches. Hong Kong defeated Bangladesh by 2 wickets in the T20 World Cup in March 2014 (BAN 108, HKG 114/8).
This was the only T20I encounter between the two teams. This will be the first time the two teams will face each other this season.
Asia Cup 202: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Team Status
Bangladesh have had a stellar run in recent times, including T20I series wins against Sri Lanka (2-1), Pakistan (2-1), and Netherlands (2-1).
Their batting has been impressive with Litton Das (298 runs in 10 matches, 37.25 average, 136.07 strike rate) and Tanzid Hasan (220 runs in 8 matches, 36.67 average, 126.43 strike rate) impressing.
In bowling, Taskin Ahmed (12 wickets in 5 matches, 8.27 economy) and Mustafizur Rahman (8 wickets in 6 matches, 4.17 economy) are the strengths. Bangladesh is a strong contender under the leadership of captain Litton Das.
Hong Kong suffered a 94-run defeat to Afghanistan in their first match (AFG 188/6, HKG 94/9). Babar Hayat (39 runs in 1 match) and Yasim Murtaza (16 runs) contributed to their batting, but the rest of the batsmen failed.
Kinchit Shah (2 wickets) and Ayush Shukla (2 wickets) impressed in bowling. Hong Kong, led by captain Yasim Murtaza, need to win this match to stay in the tournament.
Bangladesh (BAN) Probable Playing XI
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Litton Das(C&WK)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Saif Hassan
- Jaker Ali
- Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Hong Kong (HKG) Probable Playing XI
- Zeeshan Ali(WK)
- Anshuman Rath
- Babar Hayat
- Nizakat Khan
- Yasim Murtaza (C)
- Kalhan Challu
- Aizaz Khan
- Kinchit Shah
- Ehsan Khan
- Ayush Shukla
- Nasrulla Rana
BAN vs HKG Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is balanced, with an average score of 145 runs in the first innings and 132 runs in the second. Fast bowlers get help in the early overs, while spinners can be effective in the middle overs. Batsmen have to be cautious of slower balls. Chasing teams have won 60% of the matches.
The temperature in Abu Dhabi on 1 September 2025 is 35-38°C, 51% cloud cover, 7.3 km/h wind, and negligible chance of rain. A full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: BAN vs HKG Today Match Prediction
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Match Prediction: Bangladesh’s form of Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy in batting, and the variety of Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahedi Hasan in bowling make them strong. Their recent form (4 wins/5) and T20I experience make them favourites.
Hong Kong’s batting line-up with Babar Hayat and Anshuman Rath has the potential, but their weak batting line-up (94/9) and lack of experience against Afghanistan are a challenge. Hong Kong’s 2014 win (2 wickets) in the head-to-head is now outdated, and Bangladesh’s current squad is far superior. Many analysts rate Bangladesh as 88% favourites.
Based on the statistics, Bangladesh’s chances of winning are 85% and Hong Kong’s are 15%. If Bangladesh bat first and score 180-190, they will be a sure win.
Hong Kong need a big innings from Babar Hayat or Anshuman Rath and early wickets from Yasim Murtaza and Ehsan Khan to pull off the upset.
