Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Litton Das stars as Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by seven wickets

... THE PRESENTATION ...Earlier, Hong Kong, China posted 143 7 in 20 overs after a decent batting effort. Taskin Ahmed and Sakib troubled them early, dismissing Anshy Rath and Babar Hayat to leave Hong Kong at 34 2 after the Powerplay. Nizakat Khan and Zeeshan Ali esteadied the innings with a 41-run partnership before Tanzim Hasan Sakib broke it, dismissing Zeeshan for 30. Yasim Murtaza then accelerated with a 19-ball 28, but his run-out in the 18th over was a setback. Nizakat Khan top-scored with 42, but Hong Kong, China lost momentum and finished with a flurry of wickets. Tanzim Hasan Sakib bowled brilliantly for Bangladesh with 2 21, while Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain took 2 wickets each.Bangladesh's batting unit proved too strong for Hong Kong's bowlers, who struggled to pose a threat. Ateeq Iqbal took 2 wickets while Ayush Shukla managed to pick up one wicket, but it wasn't enough to trouble the Bangladeshi batters, who chased down the target methodically and with some ease.Bangladesh openers, Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan, had a slow start in their chase of 144, playing cautiously but both were back in the hut for 47. Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy then came together and stitched a match-winning partnership. Litton Das scored a half-century, while Tawhid Hridoy contributed with a score in the 30s. Their partnership sealed the win for Bangladesh, helping them breeze past Hong Kong, China.Bangladesh kicks off its Asia Cup campaign with a dominant win over Hong Kong, China, securing a 7-wicket victory with 14 balls to spare. A convincing and professional performance all around! This marks the second straight defeat for Hong Kong, China, but they would walk off with some improved performances in all domains. Of course, it wasn't enough to challenge the opposition, but in cricket, or in any sport rather, you either win, or learn and improve from your mistakes. 17.4 : Bangladesh : 144 317.4: Ateeq Iqbal to Tawhid Hridoy, GAME. SET. MATCH! This is a length ball, on middle. Tawhid Hridoy plays off the back foot and works it across the line, towards deep square leg for a single. BANGLADESH WIN THIS CONVINCINGLY BY 7 WICKETS!17.3 : Bangladesh : 143 317.3: Ateeq Iqbal to Tawhid Hridoy, Pulls the length back, on off, slashed hard, but straight to mid off.17.2 : Bangladesh : 143 317.2: Ateeq Iqbal to Jaker Ali, Drifting onto the leg stump line. Jaker Ali tries to work it leg side, but misses and the ball rolls off the front pad towards square leg. They get a leg bye. SCORES ARE LEVEL!Jaker Ali is in at 5.17.1 : Bangladesh : 142 317.1: Ateeq Iqbal to Litton Das, OUT! BOWLED! Litton Das walks back and couldn't see his side through. Admonishes himself as he departs. A consolation wicket for Hong Kong, China. Quicker through the air by Ateeq, in front of the sticks, and spinning into the batter from the off stump line. Litton Das clears the front leg and tries to clear long on, but gets an inside edge onto the stumps behind. The 95-run partnership is broken for the third wicket. Litton Das departs for 59 (39) and Bangladesh need just 2 runs to win. 16.6 : Bangladesh : 142 216.6: Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Slower through the air, at 83 kph, turning in front outside off. Tawhid Hridoy is months early to slog that and finish things off with a glory shot, but only manages to wear it on the thigh pad.16.5 : Bangladesh : 142 216.5: Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, Lands it on the shorter side on the leg stump. Punched off the back foot to long on for a single.16.4 : Bangladesh : 141 216.4: Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Pulls the length by a yard, does Ehsan, on middle. Tawhid Hridoy dances down the track and mistimes the pull shot, but over mid-wicket for a single.16.3 : Bangladesh : 140 216.3: Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, Full and quick at 97 kph, Das shimmies down the track and drills it down to long on for a single.16.2 : Bangladesh : 139 216.2: Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Pushed through, quicker, and fuller, on the stumps. Shanked across towards deep square leg for a single.16.1 : Bangladesh : 138 216.1: Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, How has that missed the off pole? Arm ball, on a length, spinning into the batter. Tawhid Hridoy shapes ot heave that across the line, but misses and the ball passes close to the off pole before the keeper collects it.Bangladesh is just a hit away from winning. They need 6 runs off 24 balls. Litton Das is huffing and puffing and is down on his haunches. Understandably, the humidity can be unforgiving out there. Eventually gets back on his feet and is good to go.

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Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Litton Das stars as Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by seven wickets

... THE PRESENTATION ...

Bangladesh's batting unit proved too strong for Hong Kong's bowlers, who struggled to pose a threat. Ateeq Iqbal took 2 wickets while Ayush Shukla managed to pick up one wicket, but it wasn't enough to trouble the Bangladeshi batters, who chased down the target methodically and with some ease.

Ateeq Iqbal to Tawhid Hridoy, GAME. SET. MATCH! This is a length ball, on middle. Tawhid Hridoy plays off the back foot and works it across the line, towards deep square leg for a single. BANGLADESH WIN THIS CONVINCINGLY BY 7 WICKETS!

Ateeq Iqbal to Tawhid Hridoy, Pulls the length back, on off, slashed hard, but straight to mid off.

Ateeq Iqbal to Jaker Ali, Drifting onto the leg stump line. Jaker Ali tries to work it leg side, but misses and the ball rolls off the front pad towards square leg. They get a leg bye. SCORES ARE LEVEL!

Jaker Ali is in at 5.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Slower through the air, at 83 kph, turning in front outside off. Tawhid Hridoy is months early to slog that and finish things off with a glory shot, but only manages to wear it on the thigh pad.

Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, Lands it on the shorter side on the leg stump. Punched off the back foot to long on for a single.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Pulls the length by a yard, does Ehsan, on middle. Tawhid Hridoy dances down the track and mistimes the pull shot, but over mid-wicket for a single.

Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, Full and quick at 97 kph, Das shimmies down the track and drills it down to long on for a single.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Pushed through, quicker, and fuller, on the stumps. Shanked across towards deep square leg for a single.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, How has that missed the off pole? Arm ball, on a length, spinning into the batter. Tawhid Hridoy shapes ot heave that across the line, but misses and the ball passes close to the off pole before the keeper collects it.

Bangladesh is just a hit away from winning. They need 6 runs off 24 balls. Litton Das is huffing and puffing and is down on his haunches. Understandably, the humidity can be unforgiving out there. Eventually gets back on his feet and is good to go.

Yasim Murtaza to Tawhid Hridoy, Slower through the air, on a length, around off. Tawhid Hridoy rocks back in the crease and tucks it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for another single.

Yasim Murtaza to Litton Das, On a length, on middle. Das rocks back and nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Yasim Murtaza to Litton Das, FOUR! In a hurry now! Flat and short, outside off. Das gets enough width to work with. Is quick to go deep in the crease and cuts it powerfully between short third and backward point for a boundary.

Yasim Murtaza to Litton Das, Quicker and shorter, outside off, Litton Das rocks back and cuts it over cover-point for a couple more.

Yasim Murtaza to Litton Das, SIX! Into the arc, and out of the park! Half volley, around middle and off, Litton Das picks the length in a trice and slogs it powerfully over deep mid-wicket for a massive six.

Bangladesh need just 22 runs from the last 5 overs. Tawhid Hridoy is helping himself with some fluids between the overs. It is very humid, and one can clearly see his jersey drenched in sweat. All good to continue now.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Short of a length on the pads, Tawhid Hridoy pulls this to deep mid-wicket's right for a couple of runs.

Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, Short of a length around off, Litton Das rolls this to long on for one.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Short of a length around off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this to deep point for one more.

Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, Fuller around off, Litton Das milks this in the gap for a single.

Ehsan Khan to Litton Das, FOUR! Right in the gap for four. Das has stepped on the accelerator since the last couple of overs. Full toss on off, Litton Das moves to his leg and drives this all along the carpet through cover for four runs.

Ehsan Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Floated around off, Tawhid Hridoy creates room, and attempts for a big-booming shot over cover, but only manages to get a thick outside edge. The ball flies over short third for one.

Ayush Shukla to Tawhid Hridoy, On a length around off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this to sweeper cover for one.

Ayush Shukla to Litton Das, Good length on off, Litton Das guides this to deep third for one.

Ayush Shukla to Litton Das, FOUR! Das brings out the ramp this time for four more. On a length around off, Litton Das shuffles to his off and ramps this wide to the right of short fine leg for four runs.

Ayush Shukla to Litton Das, FOUR! Edged and away for four. Short-pitched, around off, Litton Das stands deep inside his crease, rises up with the bounce and goes for the cut over point. Gets an outside edge, to the right of the keeper for a boundary.

Ayush Shukla to Tawhid Hridoy, Back of a length around off, Tawhid Hridoy punches this through cover for one.

Ayush Shukla to Litton Das, Fuller onto the pads, Litton Das tucks this through square leg for a single.

Kinchit Shah to Tawhid Hridoy, Short of a length around off, Tawhid moves to his leg and cuts this to the left of deep point for two. A productive over for Bangladesh as 11 runs come off it. 100 UP FOR BANGLADESH!

Babar Hayat, probably due to fatigue in warm and humid conditions, has walked off the field.

Kinchit Shah to Tawhid Hridoy, Quicker one onto the pads, Tawhid Hridoy tucks this through mid-wicket for two runs. This brings up the 50-run partnership between Hridoy and Das!

Kinchit Shah to Litton Das, Fuller on off, Litton Das drills this to long on for one.

Kinchit Shah to Tawhid Hridoy, Short of a length around middle and leg, Tawhid Hridoy pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Kinchit Shah to Litton Das, Pushed through on the pads, Litton Das flicks this to long on for one.

Kinchit Shah to Litton Das, FOUR! Innovative and effective from Das. Fuller on middle and leg, Litton Das plays the reverse sweep and connects well to loft this beyond the fielder at backward point for a boundary to kickstart the 13th over.

Aizaz Khan to Tawhid Hridoy, Good length around off, Tawhid Hridoy cuts this to point for no run.

Aizaz Khan to Litton Das, Good length on the pads, Litton Das tucks this to short fine leg for one.

Aizaz Khan to Litton Das, WIDE! On a length wide outside off. Das leaves it again. Wide called one more time.

Aizaz Khan to Litton Das, WIDE! On a length wide outside off. Litton Das leaves it. Wided.

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