Hong Kong Posts Strong Total Against Nepal with Half-Centuries from Anshuman and Wasif
News Summary
- In the Asian Games men’s cricket qualifier final, Hong Kong scored 188 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs against Nepal.
- Anshuman Rath contributed 80 runs and Shahid Wasif added 55 for Hong Kong.
- Sher Malla took the most wickets for Nepal, claiming 4 wickets for 32 runs in 4 overs.
May 8, Kathmandu – In the Asian Games men’s cricket qualifier final, Hong Kong posted a strong total against Nepal thanks to outstanding half-centuries from Anshuman Rath and Shahid Wasif.
After losing the toss and batting first, Hong Kong scored 188 runs for 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Nepal will need 189 runs to successfully chase the target, which would set a record in T20 international cricket.
Anshuman Rath scored 80 runs off 45 balls, including 6 fours and 6 sixes, while Shahid Wasif contributed 55 runs off 28 balls. Shiv Mathur added 26 runs as well.
For Nepal, Sher Malla was the standout bowler, taking 4 wickets while conceding 32 runs in 4 overs. Karan KC took 2 wickets, and Sandeep Lamichhane claimed 1 wicket.
Although Hong Kong had reached 179/5 by the 18th over at one point, they could not complete the innings before the allotted overs concluded.
