<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/pak-vs-ban-t20i-series-bangladesh-cleared-tour-pakistan-after-ceasefire-lahore-host-all-matches-23547923" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Bangladesh</strong></a> will begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Thursday, a seemingly straightforward opener against a side that is still reeling from a heavy defeat to Afghanistan.</p>
<p>Hong Kong were thrashed by 94 runs in the Asia Cup opener on Tuesday, reduced to 94-9 in reply to Afghanistan&rsquo;s 188-6.</p>
<p>With only two batters reaching double figures, their fragile line-up will be under pressure once again, while their bowlers must quickly regroup after being taken apart at the death.</p>
<p>Chasing the elusive title, Bangladesh, on the other hand, will see this as an opportunity to start on a strong note and settle into the tournament before the tougher assignments against Sri Lanka and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/asia-cup-2025-afghanistan-skipper-rashid-khan-expresses-happiness-over-win-against-hong-kong-23593267" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"><strong>Afghanistan</strong></a>.</p>
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