Nepal faces 262-run target from Hong Kong in ACC Premier Cup
Summary
Hong Kong set Nepal a target of 262 runs in the ACC Premier Cup final group-stage match in Kuala Lumpur after scoring 261 for 7, led by Babar Hayat’s unbeaten 117. Nepal has already reached the semi-finals, while Hong Kong remain in a tense fight for qualification.
Key Points
- Hong Kong scored 261 for 7 after choosing to bat first in Kuala Lumpur.
- Babar Hayat struck an unbeaten 117 off 126 balls, with support from Shahid Wasif and Ehsan Khan.
- Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane took 4 wickets and Sher Malla claimed 3.
- Nepal have already qualified for the semi-finals from Group A, while Hong Kong need a win to stay in contention.
