BAN vs HK Match Prediction: Who Will Win the Asia Cup 2025 - 3rd Match?

The biggest cricketing continental showpiece in Asia has begun with eight teams fighting it out for one title. In the third game of the tournament, fans will witness a clash between Bangladesh (BAN) and Hong Kong (HK), to be. The game will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Indian spectators will be able to see the contest at 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 11.

Both teams are in Group B of the tournament, where they will also face one of the best cricket teams in the world, Sri Lanka. Afghanistan are also in Group B, and are also considered the favourites to win this tournament. This game will be Bangladesh's first match of the Asia Cup 2025. They are coming off victorious in the tournament as they defeated the Netherlands in a three-match T20I series by 2-0.

On the other hand, for Hong Kong, this will be their second game of the tournament in the Asia Cup 2025. Hong Kong lost its first match against Afghanistan by a big margin of 94 runs.

Batting first, Afghanistan scored a massive total of 188 for the loss of 6 wickets after an incredible knock from the opener Sediqullah Atal, who scored brilliantly 73 runs in 53 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes. From the Hong Kong Team, top order batter Babar Hayat was the standout batter for his team as he scored a valuable 39 runs. While the right-arm off-spinner Kinchit Shah was the standout bowler who took 2 wickets in 3 overs, in the end, their efforts went in vain.

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Match Details

BAN vs HK Head-to-Head Record

If we take a look at the head-to-head record of Bangladesh vs Hong Kong in the T20I format of the game, both teams have clashed only once, back on March 20 2014, where Hong Kong won the match by 2 wickets. Slow left-arm off spinner Nadeem Ahmed was the star bowler as he took 4 wickets in his spell and gave just 21 runs off it, which also rightfully earned him Player of the Match. This makes the BAN vs HK Head-to-Head Record record 0-1.

BAN vs HK Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

According to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report, the surface and weather at Abu Dhabi will play a big role in determining the result of this game. While the weather is expected to be clear for this game, the pitch will be wonderful for batting, which calls for a high-scoring game.

Balanced Wicket

The surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is expected to be balanced and assist both batters and bowlers equally. The batters might dominate, as seen in the first match of the Asia Cup 2025 between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, as mentioned above, will look to bat to understand more about the surface and its behaviour since this is the first game at this venue in this tournament.

Chasing Factor

Chasing is hard compared to defending the target at this venue. A total of 91 matches have been played here, where 49 matches have been won by a team while chasing, and on the other hand, 42 games have been won by a team while batting first

Average 1st Innings Score

In T20 matches played at this venue, the average first innings score stands at 136, while the average for the second innings drops to 123. The highest total recorded here is a massive 225/7 runs by Ireland against Afghanistan, whereas the lowest is just 54 all out runs by the United States Women against Thailand Women.

Chasing Record

The chasing record at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is above average, as a total of 91 matches have been played on this very ground when it comes to the T20I format of the game, where 49 matches have been won by a team while chasing. On the other hand, 42 games have been won by a team while batting first, which makes this above-average record of 53.8%. This also makes the toss even more crucial in the upcoming first game of the Asia Cup 2025 between Bangladesh and Hong Kong.

Weather Report

According to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Weather, the conditions are expected to be perfect for cricket, as the weather is expected to be partly cloudy and the average temperature of around 34°C. There is no indication of rain threat for the entire duration of the game. Although the humidity will be around 70% which might affect the players. The winds will be blowing at a speed of 14 km/hr, which can be a beneficial factor for the bowlers, especially pacers.

BAN vs HK Match Prediction Playing 11s (Predicted)

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances, as per our BAN vs HK Match Prediction. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Bangladesh and Hong Kong for this match.

Hong Kong Probable Playing 11

Zeeshan Ali (wk), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Challu, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (c), Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan

Bangladesh Probable Playing 11

Litton Das (wk/c), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed

Form and Fitness

Hong Kong Recent Form (most recent first): L, L, W, W, L

Bangladesh Recent Form (most recent first): NA, W, W, L, W

BAN vs HK Recent Form

The Bangladesh team are in GOOD form, especially when it comes to the shorter format of the game, as they have won most of their recent series against the Netherlands, by 2-0 as mentioned above and before that against Pakistan by 2-1. On the other hand, Hong Kong had a disappointing recent match, as mentioned above, they lost their first match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Afghanistan. Before coming to the Asia Cup, they also lost in the finals of the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 against Malaysia.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team Recent Form

Bangladesh is currently standing at the 10th position of the ICC Men’s Team T20 rankings. In the last 5 T20 games they have played, they have lost just 1 game and won 3 of them, with one match being abandoned due to the interruption of the rain.

Hong Kong National Cricket Team Recent Form

Hong Kong is currently standing at the disappointing 24th position of the ICC Men’s Team T20 ranking. In the last 5 T20 games they have played, they have won 2 and lost 3 of them, including their last one against Afghanistan by 94 runs.

BAN vs HK Toss Prediction

Considering the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report, the conditions and the past results on this ground, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bat first. We predict that Bangladesh will win the toss and opt to bat.

BAN vs HK Score Prediction

• Scenario 1: BAN batting first
  If BAN bats first, we expect a total of around 160-170 runs.
• Scenario 2: HK batting first
  If the HK gets to bat first, they are likely to score near 140-150 runs according to our prediction.

BAN vs HK Players to Perform Prediction

There are a no. of players in both teams who can impact the result, Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, Yasim Murtaza and Kinchit Shah are all capable enough to perform well. These will be the key players to perform according to our BAN vs HK Match Prediction. Let's look at four players from both teams who can emerge to be the best performers of this match.

Bangladesh Players To Watch Out For

• Bangladesh's skipper and top-order batter, Litton Das, was the standout batter for his team as he scored an incredible 145 runs in the 3 matches he played for his team in the three-match T20I series against the Netherlands.
• One of the best bowlers in the world right now, Taskin Ahmed, was the standout bowler for Bangladesh in the three-match T20I series against the Netherlands, as he took 6 wickets in 2 matches.

Hong Kong Players To Watch Out For

• Hong Kong's middle-order batter Babar Hayat was the standout batter for his team in the 1st match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Afghanistan, as he scored a valuable 39 runs off 43 balls, including 3 sixes.
• Right-arm off-spinner Kinchit Shah was the standout bowler who took 2 wickets in 3 overs and gave 24 runs off it in the 1st match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Afghanistan.

BAN vs HK Best Batsman Prediction

Who will score the most runs for Bangladesh in the match: Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Who will score the most runs for Hong Kong in the match: Babar Hayat and Yasim Murtaza

BAN vs HK Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for Bangladesh in the match: Taskin Ahmed and Nasum Ahmed
Who will pick the most wickets for Hong Kong in the match: Kinchit Shah and Ayush Shukla

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.