Match snapshot (BAN vs HK)

Fixture: Hong Kong vs Bangladesh — Asia Cup 2025, Match 3 (Group B)

Date & venue: Thursday, 11 Sept 2025, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Toss update: Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Context: Hong Kong arrive after a heavy defeat to Afghanistan; Bangladesh open their campaign as favourites.

Start time & how to watch (India & Bangladesh)

Match time (IST): Coverage/live updates from 8:00 PM IST.

India streaming/TV: SonyLIV (app/site) and Sony Sports Network.

Bangladesh telecast/stream: Gazi TV (GTV); digital on Rabbithole and Toffee.

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Teams & likely XIs

Bangladesh probable XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c/wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Hong Kong watchlist: Core options include experienced top-order and all-rounders; final XI at toss. (Follow live blog for official XI.)

Pitch & weather at Abu Dhabi

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium surface is expected to be balanced—new ball carries, with spinners coming into play as it slows later. Hot, dry conditions could test stamina and favour chasing if dew appears.

What to watch tonight

Powerplay battle: Bangladesh’s pace trio (Taskin, Mustafizur, Tanzim Sakib) vs Hong Kong’s top three; early wickets could decide run-rate pressure.

Middle-overs spin: Mahedi/Rishad match up well if the pitch grips; HK need strike rotation to avoid dot-ball clusters.

Momentum & NRR: After HK’s big loss to Afghanistan, net run rate is already a storyline in Group B.

Where to watch BAN vs HK live (today)

India (TV): Sony Sports Ten 1/1 HD, Ten 5/5 HD. Live streaming: SonyLIV app/website.

Bangladesh (TV): Gazi TV (GTV). Live streaming: Rabbithole and Toffee.

USA: Willow TV (stream/TV).

UK: TNT Sports; streaming via Discovery+.

Match time: 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM GST) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Form & storyline heading in

Hong Kong’s batting will look to reset after being bowled out for 94 in the opener; Bangladesh, beginning their Asia Cup 2025 run, carry greater experience and depth, making them favourites on paper. Still, T20s turn quickly—powerplay intent and fielding could swing BAN vs HK either way.