Asia Cup 2025 rising stars Bangladesh A vs Hong Kong highlights: Habibur Rahman Sohan’s century propels BAN-A to eight-wicket win

Bangladesh A claimed an eight-wicket win over Hong Kong in a dominant T20 clash. After opting to bowl first, BAN-A restricted Hong Kong to 167/8 in 20 overs. In response, 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 shot earned him the player of the match award as BAN-A secured a comfortable victory.

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

Habibur Rahman Sohan is inching closer to his century as he and Jishan Alam build a strong partnership. Jishan Alam found the boundary twice against Aizaz Khan, first at third man’s square and then at long-off, making the score 106/0 in 5.4 overs.

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

Abdul Gaffar Saqlain comes in and Shiv Mathur times him beautifully, sending the ball racing long towards a boundary. The shot comes off the back foot, piercing the gap with precision while the defensive players can only watch.

SM Meherob strikes in the seventh over, pushing back the stumps of Anshuman Rath to end his run-a-ball 16. Rath looked to continue, but Meherob slipped one to bowl it and give Bangladesh A an early breakthrough.

Zeeshan Ali and Anshuman Rath stand guard as Zeeshan is on strike. Ripon Mondol has the new ball and is ready to get things going.

Hong Kong (Playing

Bangladesh A (Playing

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

Bangladesh A: Akbar Ali (c), Md. Habibur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (week), 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 (week), 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 Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 matches will be streamed live 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 Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, where the action takes place in Doha and both teams look to make an early statement in the tournament. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the match.