Babar Hayat’s late assault lifts Hong Kong to 261 against Nepal
Summary
Babar Hayat struck an unbeaten 117 to rescue Hong Kong from 133 for seven and lift them to 261 for seven against Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur. Nepal’s spinners, led by Sandeep Lamichhane’s four wickets, kept Hong Kong in check before Hayat and Ehsan Khan’s 128-run stand turned the innings around.
Key Points
- Babar Hayat scored an unbeaten 117 as Hong Kong recovered from 133 for seven to reach 261 for seven against Nepal.
- Hayat and Ehsan Khan added an unbeaten 128-run eighth-wicket partnership in Kuala Lumpur.
- Sandeep Lamichhane took four wickets for Nepal, while Sher Malla claimed three.
- The match is crucial for semi-final qualification, with Nepal already through and Hong Kong needing a win to stay alive.
