A lofty target lies ahead, yet reaching it requires taking steady steps. Against Hong Kong, Bangladesh marked such an important step with a confident win.
Bangladesh defeated the 24th–ranked side by 7 wickets with 14 balls to spare, securing an authoritative start to their Asia Cup campaign.
Match Summary
| Aspect | Details |
| Match | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Asia Cup) |
| Result | Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (14 balls remaining) |
| Hong Kong Innings | 143/7 in 20 overs |
| Top Scorers (HK) | Nizakat Khan – 42, Yasim Murtaza – 28 |
| Bangladesh Bowlers | Taskin Ahmed – 2 wickets, Tanzim Hasan – 2 wickets, Rishad Hossain – 2 wickets |
| Bangladesh Innings | Successful chase, reaching target in 17.4 overs |
| Key Partnership | Liton Das & Towhid Hridoy |
| Top Scorer (BD) | Liton Das – 59 (39 balls) |
| Finisher | Towhid Hridoy – unbeaten, struck the winning boundary |
After Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first, Hong Kong managed 143 runs for 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- Nizakat Khan was the top scorer with 42 runs.
- Yasim Murtaza contributed 28 runs.
Bangladesh’s bowlers were disciplined:
- Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, and Rishad Hossain claimed 2 wickets each, restricting the opposition effectively.
The reply began shakily as Parvez Hossain Emon (19) and Tanzid Hasan Tamim departed early. However, the tide turned when captain Liton Das and Towhid Hridoy built a substantial partnership.
During his innings, Liton not only became Bangladesh’s second–highest T20 run–scorer but also broke the record for most sixes hit by a Bangladeshi player in the format. He struck a brilliant 59 off 39 balls before being dismissed close to the finish.
The foundation laid by Liton ensured victory was within sight. Ultimately, it was Towhid Hridoy who remained unbeaten and sealed the win with a boundary.
