Hayat’s unbeaten ton hands Nepal 15-run defeat

Summary

Babar Hayat’s unbeaten 117 powered Hong Kong to a 15-run win over Nepal in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup at Bayuemas Oval. Despite the defeat, Nepal had already secured a semi-final berth and will face Oman next.

Key Points
  • Hong Kong beat Nepal by 15 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup after Babar Hayat struck an unbeaten 117.
  • Nepal had already qualified for the semi-finals and will meet Oman in the first last-four match.
  • Hong Kong finished on 261 for seven, with Hayat and Ehsan Khan sharing an unbroken 128-run eighth-wicket stand.
  • Nepal were bowled out for 246 in 49.1 overs, despite a fighting 90 from Ishan Pandey.
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