Bangladesh A Vs Hong Kong Highlights, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Habibur Rahman Sohan’s Century Powers BAN-A To Eight-Wicket Victory

Bangladesh A cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Hong Kong in a dominating T20 clash. After opting to bowl first, BAN-A restricted Hong Kong to 167/8 in 20 overs. In reply, Habibur Rahman Sohan stole the show with a blazing unbeaten century off just 35 balls, guiding Bangladesh A to 171/2 in 11 overs. Sohan’s explosive knock earned him the Player of the Match award as BAN-A secured a comfortable win.

In a spectacular over, Akbar Ali smashed five consecutive sixes off Kinchit Shah, all clearing deep mid-wicket, turning the innings into a fireworks display and sending the crowd into a frenzy.

Habibur Rahman Sohan is inching steadily towards his century as he and Jishan Alam build a solid partnership. Jishan Alam finds the boundary twice off Aizaz Khan, first to square third man and then to long-on, taking the score to 106/0 in 5.4 overs.

Bangladesh A managed to keep Hong Kong largely under control, ensuring they didn’t run away with the game. After 20 overs, Hong Kong finished at 167/8, with wickets falling at regular intervals and the run rate kept in check. The innings highlighted Bangladesh A’s disciplined bowling, setting up an intriguing contest for the chase.

Abdul Gaffar Saqlain steams in and Shiv Mathur times it beautifully, sending the ball racing to long-on for a boundary. The shot comes off the back foot, piercing the gap with precision as the fielders can only watch.

SM Meherob strikes in the seventh over, knocking back Anshuman Rath’s stumps to end his run-a-ball 16. Rath looked to push on, but Meherob slipped one through to bowl him and give Bangladesh A an early breakthrough.

Zeeshan Ali and Anshuman Rath take guard, with Zeeshan on strike. Ripon Mondol has the new ball and is ready to get things underway.

Hong Kong (Playing XI): Yasim Murtaza(c), Zeeshan Ali(w), Kinchit Shah, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Anshuman Rath, Ehsan Khan, Shiv Mathur, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Nasrulla Rana

Bangladesh A (Playing XI): Habibur Rahman Sohan, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Akbar Ali(c), Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Zawad Abrar, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain

Bangladesh A have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against Hong Kong.

Bangladesh A: Akbar Ali (c), Md. Habibur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (wk), Tofael Ahmed Rayhan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Meherob Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abu Hidar Rony, Md. Shadin Islam, Zawad Abrar, Md. Abdul Gaffar.

Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Nizakat Khan, Narula Rana, Hassan Khan, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Kalhan Challu, Md. Ghazanfar, Aizaz Khan, Ateeq Iqbal, Shiv Mathur, Kinchit Shah, Md. Waheed.

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 matches will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV app and website in India. Television broadcasts will take place on the Sony Sports TEN 1 and Sony Sports TEN HD1 channels.

Welcome to our live blog for Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, where action unfolds in Doha and both sides look to make an early statement in the tournament. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the match.