BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025: The 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played on September 11 between Group B teams Bangladesh and Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The match will start on Thursday at 6:30 PM. Litton Das will be captaining the Bangladesh side, while Yasim Murtaza will be leading the Hong Kong side. In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head records, pitch report, weather forecast, and playing XI of both teams.
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BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025: Head-To-Head Records
Bangladesh and Hong Kong will clash in the third match of the Asia Cup 2025. If we examine the head-to-head record of both teams, Hong Kong has an upper hand over Bangladesh. So far, only one T20 match has been played between the two teams. Hong Kong has won that match, while Bangladesh is still in search of win. In such a situation, the Bangladesh team led by Litton Das will be eyeing to improve the record against the Hong Kong team led by Yasin Murtaza.
BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025: Pitch Report at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
The pitch of Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is generally considered balanced, which gives opportunities to both batters and bowlers. The pitch in Abu Dhabi offers good batting conditions, with the average first innings score being around 176 runs in the last 10 matches. Fast bowlers have taken 82% of the wickets, with pacers playing a key role even on a batting-friendly surface. Teams that win the toss often prefer to chase, as seen in Afghanistan’s target of 189 against Hong Kong.
BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025: Weather Forecast in Abu Dhabi
According to the weather forecast, it is expected to be extremely hot in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, 11 September, with clear skies. Daytime temperatures could reach 43°C, which will feel like 46°C in the sun, and UV levels will remain very high. Winds will blow from the west-southwest at 13 km/h, gusting up to 32 km/h, and there is no chance of rain or thundershowers. The scorching heat and strong sunshine could be challenging for the players, affecting their stamina and grip of the ball.
BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025: Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh Probable Playing XI: Parvez Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (captain & wicketkeeper), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Tanzim Sakib.
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Hong Kong Probable Playing XI: Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath (wicketkeeper), Martin Coetzee, Zeeshan Ali, Kalhan Chalu, Kinchit Shah, Anas Khan, Yasim Murtaza (captain), Mohammad Wahid, Nizakat Khan, and Ehsan Khan.
BAN vs HK Match 3 Asia Cup 2025: Full Squads of Bangladesh and Hong Kong
Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Litton Das (captain & wicketkeeper), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
Hong Kong Squad for Asia Cup 2025
Yasim Murtaza (captain), Babar Hayat, Martin Coetzee, Kalhan Chalu, Anas Khan, Kinchit Shah, Nizakat Khan, Ejaz Khan, Anshuman Rath, Zeeshan Ali, Shahid Wasif (wicketkeeper), Nasrullah Rana, Atif Iqbal, Adil Mahmood, Mohammad Waheed, Ali Hasan, Ayush Shukla, Haroon Arshad, Ehsan Khan.