Cricket fans will be watching as Bangladesh and Hong Kong face off in the Asia Cup 2025. They haven’t played each other much, but their games have been pretty interesting. Their short history includes two matches in different formats, each with its own story.
Head-to-Head
| Format | Matches | Bangladesh Wins | Hong Kong Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
ODI Record: Bangladesh on Top in 2004
The only time these teams played an ODI was at the 2004 Asia Cup in Colombo. Bangladesh was clearly the stronger team against Hong Kong.
Match Highlights:
Bangladesh scored 221/9, with Javed Omar making 68 runs.
Hong Kong was bowled out for 105, giving Bangladesh a 116-run win.
Abdur Razzak took 3 wickets for 17 runs.
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 221/9 | Javed Omar – 68 | Abdur Razzak – 3/17 |
| Hong Kong | 105 all out | Tabarak Dar – 20 | Ilyas Gull – 3/46 |
T20I: Hong Kong’s Big Win in 2014
Ten years later, at the 2014 ICC World T20 in Chattogram, Hong Kong surprised everyone by beating Bangladesh by 2 wickets.
Match Highlights:
Bangladesh was out for 108 in 16.3 overs, even with Shakib Al Hasan scoring 34.
Hong Kong reached the score in 19.4 overs, with Munir Dar making 36 and Irfan Ahmed 34.
Nadeem Ahmed had a great spell, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs.
| Team | Score | Top Scorer | Best Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 108 all out | Shakib – 34 (27) | Shakib – 3/9 |
| Hong Kong | 114/8 | Munir Dar – 36 (27) | Nadeem Ahmed – 4/21 |
Asia Cup Head-to-Head
| Tournament | Matches | Bangladesh Wins | Hong Kong Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Their only Asia Cup match was the 2004 ODI, which Bangladesh won. Hong Kong has gotten better since then, so future games could be closer.
ICC Tournament result
| Tournament | Matches | Bangladesh Wins | Hong Kong Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICC T20 World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Hong Kong has a lead in ICC events because of their 2014 win.
Top Performer
| Format | Most Runs | Most Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| ODI | Javed Omar – 68 | Abdur Razzak – 3 |
| T20I | Munir Dar – 36 | Nadeem Ahmed – 4 |
