In a captivating Friendship Cup clash on Saturday, Hong Kong, China outplayed Nepal with a decisive 73-run victory. Nepal won the toss and elected to field, putting Hong Kong into bat.
Hong Kong’s innings was anchored by a magnificent century from Babar Hayat. His explosive batting performance yielded an outstanding 110 runs, including an awe-inspiring 13 sixes. Despite his efforts, Nepal’s bowlers maintained some control, restricting Hong Kong to 212 for 6 in their 20 overs.
Facing a challenging target of 213, Nepal’s batters were met with fierce resistance from the Hong Kong bowlers. Nepal struggled to put together a substantial partnership and ultimately collapsed, all out for 139 runs in 16.4 overs.
This Friendship Cup encounter showcased a thrilling display of cricket, with Hong Kong coming out on top and securing a deserved victory.
