Bangladesh Begin Asia Cup with a Commanding Victory

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

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.