Sohan’s Century Secures Bangladesh A’s Eight-Wicket Win Over Hong Kong

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Sohan’s Century Secures Bangladesh A’s Eight-Wicket Win Over Hong Kong

In an exciting encounter at the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, Bangladesh A secured an impressive eight-wicket victory over Hong Kong. The match took place in Doha, where Bangladesh A showcased their dominance with a well-crafted performance.

Match Overview

Bangladesh A chased down Hong Kong’s total of 167 runs, finishing at 171 for 2 with 35 balls to spare. Habibur Rahman Sohan played a pivotal role, achieving a spectacular century that anchored the team’s chase.

Key Performances

  • Habibur Rahman Sohan: Scored a remarkable century, completing the innings with 100 runs.
  • Jishan Alam: Contributed significantly to the partnership with Sohan, helping to build a solid foundation.
  • Akbar Ali: Led the team effectively, including a standout performance where he hit five consecutive sixes in a single over.

Hong Kong’s Innings

Hong Kong batted first and managed to post 167 runs for 8 wickets. The innings faced challenges from Bangladesh A’s disciplined bowling attack. Wickets fell regularly, and Hong Kong struggled to maintain a high run rate throughout their innings.

Bowling Highlights

  • SM Meherob was instrumental in taking an early wicket, dismissing Anshuman Rath with a clean bowled.
  • Bangladesh A kept the Hong Kong batsmen in check, preventing them from gaining momentum.

Match Statistics

Team Innings Wickets Total
Hong Kong 20 Overs 8 167
Bangladesh A 20 Overs 2 171

Next Steps

With this victory, Bangladesh A sets a strong precedent for the tournament. They will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches, aiming to continue their winning streak in the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.