đź“… Date: September 11, 2025
🏟 Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
đź•– Time: 7:30 PM IST | 6:30 PM Local | 2:30 PM GMT
đź“Ś Format: T20 International (Group B)
Match Overview
Bangladesh begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. While Bangladesh are the stronger side on paper with experienced internationals, Hong Kong’s fearless approach in big tournaments makes them a potential threat.
Probable XIs
Bangladesh
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Litton Das (c & wk)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Shamim Hossain
- Jaker Ali
- Mahedi Hasan
- Tanzim Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
Key Strengths: Strong opening pair, Litton’s leadership, experienced pace duo (Taskin & Mustafizur).
Hong Kong
- Zeeshan Ali (wk)
- Anshuman Rath
- Babar Hayat
- Nizakat Khan
- Kalhan Challu
- Kinchit Shah
- Yasim Murtaza (c)
- Aizaz Khan
- Ayush Shukla
- Ateeq Iqbal
- Ehsan Khan
Key Strengths: Aggressive batting led by Babar Hayat, versatile spin attack, fearless lower order.
Pitch & Conditions – Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Stadium)
- The pitch in Abu Dhabi generally offers slow, low bounce, assisting spinners and cutters.
- Batting in the first 6 overs (powerplay) is the best chance for runs.
- Average first-innings score: 150–160.
- Under lights, the ball can grip more, making chasing slightly tricky unless dew comes in.
- Weather: Clear skies, warm evening (~34°C), no rain threat.
What to Expect
- Bangladesh’s pacers, Taskin and Mustafizur, could trouble Hong Kong’s top order.
- Hong Kong will rely on Babar Hayat and Nizakat Khan to provide early fireworks.
- Spinners from both sides are likely to dominate in the middle overs.
⚡ Prediction: Bangladesh favorites, but if Hong Kong’s top order clicks, we could be in for a close contest.
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