BAN vs HK Pitch Report & Weather Update: Bangladesh will face Hong Kong in the first match of the Asia Cup 2025 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on 9 September 2025, at 8:00 PM IST. This is a floodlit, prime-time T20 match.
With a late evening start in the UAE and warm conditions, the pitch and weather will significantly influence this game.
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report – BAN vs HK
The surface in Abu Dhabi is traditionally well-balanced. The new ball comes nicely onto the bat, providing early stroke-making opportunities. However, as the innings progress, slower balls and spin start to dominate, particularly during overs 7 to 15.
With dew expected later in the evening, batting under lights becomes easier, which is why captains here often prefer bowling first.
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Batting Conditions: Par score is usually in the 145–160 range, but in-form batting sides like Bangladesh could push totals towards 175–190.
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Pace Bowling: Hit the hard length early; use cutters and slower balls at the death. Seamers can get extra grip after sunset.
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Spin Bowling: Middle overs are crucial. Bowlers with control and variations can choke runs and create pressure.
Average 1st Innings Score (T20 at this venue): Around 143 runs.
Highest Total: 225/7 (Ireland vs Afghanistan, 2013)
Toss Prediction – BAN vs HKG
Seven of the last nine T20Is at this venue were won by the chasing side. Expect the toss-winning captain to bowl first.
BAN vs HK Weather Forecast – Abu Dhabi (11 Sep, evening)
The weather is expected to be hot and dry, with a very low risk of rain during the match hours.
Hourly Outlook (Local – Abu Dhabi)
| Time (Local) | Temperature | Rain Chance | Wind Speed | Wind Direction | Cloud Cover |
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| 18:00 | 36°C | 0% | 13 km/h | NW | 40–50% |
| 19:00 | 36°C | 0% | 11 km/h | NW | 5% |
| 20:00 | 35°C | 0% | 11 km/h | NW | 25% |
| 21:00 | 35°C | 0% | 10 km/h | NW | 45% |
| 22:00 | 34°C | 0% | 9 km/h | NW | 65% |
| 23:00 | 34°C | 0% | 9 km/h | NW | 70–75% |
What Conditions Suggest – BAN vs HK
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If Bangladesh bat first: They’ll target 175–190, using their depth and in-form middle order to dominate.
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If Hong Kong bats first, A strong power play is vital. Anything around 150–160 gives them a fighting chance if they bowl smartly with pace-off.
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Under lights, dew will assist chasing sides, so disciplined bowling and sharp fielding will be the key to defending totals.
