Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 3rd T20I Highlights: Litton Das scores half century as Bangladesh defeat Hong Kong by 7 wickets

Nizakat Khan and Yasim Murtaza helped Hong Kong put a much more disciplined batting performance as they dragged the team to a respectable 143/7 against Bangladesh on Thursday. Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain took 2 wickets apiece to keep HKG on their toes the whole innings.

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Litton Das’ Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first against Yasim Murtaza’s Hong Kong in the 3rd match of the ongoing Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Both teams would be playing their first game of the tournament; however, Bangladesh will be considered the favourites because of their superior international experience.

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Bangladesh is known for its left-arm spinners so how did leggie Rishad Hossain emerge as a force?

Rishad Hossain, a rare leg-spinner from Bangladesh. He hails from Nilphamari, a district historically known for forced indigo cultivation under the British. The text highlights that his home is geographically isolated from Dhaka, the country's cricketing hub. This remoteness is presented as a possible reason for the development of his unique cricketing skill. The passage emphasizes that leg-spin is an uncommon art in Bangladesh, with only two other specialist leg-spinners having represented the country before him. (Read more from Sandip G)