The Asia Cup 2025 displayed an energetic scene throughout the Group B match between Bangladesh and Hong Kong in Lahore this Thursday. Hong Kong’s bowler Ayush Shukla achieved a significant moment when he got the wicket of Bangladesh’s opening batsman Parvez Hossain Emon, leading to a vibrant celebration that captured everyone’s consideration. Regardless of Bangladesh’s eventual comfortable victory, Shukla’s enthusiasm showed the determined mindset of the associate team.
Ayush Shukla celebrates animatedly after removing Parvez Hossain Emon
The event happened on the last delivery of the third over during Bangladesh’s pursuit of 144 runs. Shukla, recognized for his diverse bowling skills, bowled a slower full-length ball outside the off-stump. Emon attempted to hit the ball high over the infield but failed to time it correctly. Losing control of his bottom hand grip, the batsman only managed to send the ball high up towards deep mid-wicket. Babar Hayat made a precise judgment and secured a straightforward catch.
As soon as the catch was completed, Shukla broke out in an enthusiastic celebration. He shouted loudly, punched the air, and expressed his joy as his teammates gathered around him. The dismissal provided Hong Kong with a brief moment of optimism early in the innings, highlighting the importance of the match to them, even though they were the less favored team facing a strong Bangladesh squad.
Here’s the video:
Gone! 😱 Parvez Hossain Emon caught by Hayat, early strike for Shukla 💥#ASIACUP2025 #Bangladesh #HongKong #Starzplay pic.twitter.com/soS9gVxCjf
— Cricket on STARZPLAY (@starzplaymasala) September 11, 2025
Bangladesh dominate despite early hiccup
After electing to bat first, Hong Kong succeeded in setting a competitive score of 143/7 in their allocated 20 overs. Nizakat Khan played a crucial role in the innings with a significant score of 42, while contributions from the batsmen in the middle order helped the team reach a respectable total. Representing Bangladesh, the left-arm fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib delivered an impressive performance, claiming two wickets while conceding just 21 runs in his four overs, including one maiden over.
Subsequently, Bangladesh successfully chased down the target with relative ease, achieving a final score of 144/3 in 17.4 overs. The opening batsman Litton Das stood out with a remarkable innings of 59 runs from 39 balls, establishing a strong foundation for the chase. Despite Shukla’s early breakthrough and Ateeq Iqbal’s notable bowling effort of 2/14, the Hong Kong bowlers struggled to effectively limit the Bangladeshi batsmen. Solid partnerships in the middle overs ensured a smooth chase, and the Tigers secured a convincing victory by seven wickets, solidifying their position in the group standings.
