Bangladesh begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on Thursday night against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. It is a fixture that will revive memories of 2014, when Hong Kong stunned Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. But this time, Litton Das’ side arrive in strong form, having won three T20I series on the bounce.
For Hong Kong, the challenge is steep. They were dismantled by Afghanistan in the tournament opener, bowled out for 94 in a 94-run defeat. Babar Hayat remains their key batter, while Yasim Murtaza’s spin attack will again be in focus. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to openers Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon to set the tone, while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman handle the ball.
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025: Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, China – Asia Cup, Match 3
- Date: Thursday, September 11
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Time: 8:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM local
Where to Watch Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Live
Here’s how fans can catch the action around the world:
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports 4 (Tamil/Telugu), Sony Sports 5 | SonyLIV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV | Toffee, Tapmad |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports HD | Tapmad, Myco |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, TV-1 | Dialog ViU |
| UAE/MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max (eLife TV, Switch TV) | StarzPlay |
| USA | Willow TV | Willow TV app |
| Australia | — | Kayo Sports |
Bangladesh will also have one eye on tougher group matches ahead against Sri Lanka (Sept 13) and Afghanistan (Sept 16). But before that, Litton Das’ men know that avoiding another Hong Kong-style slip-up is the first step towards ending their Asia Cup drought.
