Published on: Sep 10, 2025 11:58 am IST | Updated on: Sep 23, 2025 2:46 pm IST
In a quest to win their first-ever Asia Cup title, Bangladesh will kick off their tournament against Hong Kong, China, a team that is coming off a crushing defeat at the hands of Afghanistan in the tournament opener. Bangladesh would fancy their chances against a minnow like Hong Kong and try to set the tone for the upcoming games. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the Group B Asia Cup T20I encounter between BAN vs HK at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh will enter this contest with the favorite tag on. Hong Kong China didn’t have a game to remember against Afghanistan, and their confidence must be shattered after a 94-run defeat. Bangladesh are heading into this competition after three T20I series wins in a row and must carry the momentum they have gained, not only in this game but also into the tournament as a whole. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the BAN vs HK Group B match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
BAN: 88% win chance HK: 12% win chance
The Bangladesh opener is one of the most exciting batters in the team. The left-hander believes in scoring runs at a brisk pace and will be crucial for Bangladesh to help them get off to a rocket start.
The Bangladesh skipper is expected to bat at no 3 for his side. He has averaged 37.25 in his last 10 T20I innings and has scored 298 runs in that period.
The Hong Kong, China, opener got out on a golden duck in the previous game, but he remains a vital cog in the team's batting lineup. The right-hander has scored 388 runs in his last 10 T20I innings at a brilliant strike-rate of 152.15.
The Bangladesh opener has scored 220 runs in his last 8 T20I knocks at an average of 37. He will be a crucial bet on surfaces where the ball doesn't come onto the bat easily.
Check out our prediction for the BAN vs HK 3rd Match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh cricket has reached exponential heights in recent times, particularly in T20Is. The team is heading into this competition on the back of 3 T20I series wins on the trot. Their golden run started with defeating Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka for the very first time by 2-1 in a 3-match series. They took the confidence from that win and headed home to defeat Pakistan 2-1 in a 3-match series.
After humbling two Asian giants, Bangladesh hunted down the Dutch at home by a 2-0 margin in a 3-match series, with the final T20I of the series being abandoned due to persistent rain. Bangladesh has played a good brand of cricket in recent times, and they would like to resonate the same in this competition as well.
Bangladesh is in Group B, better known as the group of death, as the other teams in this group are Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, China, out of which Afghanistan and Sri Lanka are Test-playing nations and are among the top 10 in T20I rankings. If Bangladesh continues with what they have been doing in the last three series, don’t be surprised if they make it to the next phase of the tournament.
In a highly stacked tournament like the Asia Cup, the margin for error is very little. Hong Kong, China, is heading into this game on the back of a crushing defeat at the hands of Afghanistan by 94 runs. A heavy loss in the opening fixture must have taken a toll on their campaign, but the team needs to regroup quickly and come up with a better plan in this fixture to stay alive for the possibility of making it to the top 4 from the group of death.
Hong Kong, China’s schoolboyish errors cost them the game against Afghanistan. Dropping as many as 5 catches in a T20I will never help you win a game. Heading into this contest, Hong Kong, China, must look to rectify their flaws from the previous fixture and come up with a better plan in this game. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 1 HK won: 1 BAN won: 0 No Result: 0 RECENT form BANGLADESH: W L W W NR RECENT form HONG KONG: L W W L L
Hong Kong and Bangladesh have clashed only once in T20Is, back in the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. Surprisingly, it was the Hong Kong team who had the last laugh as they defeated the hosts by 2 wickets. Bangladesh will come hunting in this fixture to settle their score against the minnows.
How will the two teams, i.e., Bangladesh and Hong Kong, China, fare in the 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C/WK), Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hasan, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain
Zeeshan Ali (WK), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Challu, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (C), Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2025 between Bangladesh and Hong Kong, China at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi:
Toss Prediction
At Sheikh Zayed Stadium, captains are likely to opt for bowling first. Chasing teams have won seven of the last nine T20s here, and the dry surface offers early assistance to seamers. With no rain expected and dew unlikely, expect the toss winner to field and capitalize on favorable conditions.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports 1, 3, and 5 channels.
Yes, Hong Kong, China, has defeated Bangladesh in their only T20I meeting held during the 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. But things have changed now. Bangladesh has been tipped as the favorite to win this contest and start their tournament campaign on a bright note. Therefore, as per our prediction, Bangladesh is expected to win the BAN vs HK 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2025.