Nepal Defeats Hong Kong by 19 Runs via DLS Method to Win Asian Games Qualifier

Summary

Nepal won the Asian Games qualifier final against Hong Kong by 19 runs using the DLS method in a rain-affected match played at Singapore's Singha Oval ground.

Key Points
  • Nepal defeated Hong Kong by 19 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method in the Asian Games qualifier final.
  • Hong Kong scored 188 for 7 in their 20 overs after winning the toss and batting first at Singapore's Singha Oval.
  • Nepal was 114 for 2 in 11.3 overs when rain affected the match, with Kushal Bhurtel scoring 65 runs off 40 balls.
  • Captain Dipendra Singh Airee played his 100th T20 international match during this important victory for Nepal.
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