The 13th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 will commence on September 9, in the UAE. The third match of the tournament is between Bangladesh and Hong Kong. The match is scheduled to be played on September 11, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. While Bangladesh are the veterans in the Asia Cup and have been playing in it for years, Hong Kong will make their appearance for the first time. After qualifying in the Asia Cup qualifiers, the team is set to create history. The Board has already announced the squad for the tournament.
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AFG vs HKG Playing 11, Schedule and Live Streaming | Asia Cup 2025

While Yasim Murtaza is leading Hong Kong in this tournament, Babar Hayat is the vice-captain. This is the first time Murtaza will be leading Hong Kong in a big event. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be led by Litton Das, one of the best wicketkeepers in the world currently. They too have some experienced players in the squad, which will make the match even more contesting.
BAN vs HKG Asia Cup Playing 11 (Probable)
While the squads for both teams are released by their respective Boards, the playing XI is subject to change before the start of the match. However, some players like Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, and Taskin Ahmed are the regular players in the team and have quite an experience in the T20 format as well. They will be high on confidence after their series win against Pakistan recently.
Bangladesh Playing 11
Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Litton Das (C), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Hong Kong will be led by Yasim Murtaza in the tournament. He is an all-rounder and has good experience in the T20Is as well. Having him around as the leader will boost the confidence of the other players. He will be accompanied by the experienced Babar Hayat and Ehsan Khan. Overall, it will be an exciting tournament for them as they face one of the best cricket teams in the world.
Hong Kong Playing XI
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Nizakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Anshuman Rath, Kinchit Shah, Haroon Arshad, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Anas Khan, Ehsan Khan.
Moreover, it is important to note that these lineups are probable AFG vs HKG Playing 11 Asia Cup only. Official squad and announcement have already been made live for both teams. Bangladesh have the edge on paper but Hong Kong can spring a surprise on their day.
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Where to Watch BAN vs HKG Asia Cup 2025: Schedule and Live Streaming
The 3rd match of the Asia Cup 2025 between Bangladesh and Hong Kong will take place on September 11, 2025, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Fans around the world can watch the live streaming on Willow TV. Moreover, the Indian fans can watch the match on platforms like the SonyLIV app on their mobile phones. Apart from that, they can also watch Sony Sports Network on their televisions.
Detail | Information |
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Date | Tuesday, September 11, 2025 |
Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Tournament Overview
The Asia Cup 2025 will commence on September 9 and last until September 28. The two groups feature eight teams, including:
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
With exciting squads and competitive groups, the Asia Cup 2025 will be filled with thrilling T20 cricket and memorable matches from both seasoned stars and emerging talent of all the teams. It will be interesting to watch India and Pakistan clash once again after a long gap.
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The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 9, in the UAE.
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