Anshuman Rath's 140 Fires Hong Kong to Victory
Hong Kong
287/1 (20)
Oman
133/8 (20)
HK won by 154 runs
View full scorecard →Hong Kong have won by 154 runs. Hong Kong batted first and posted 287/1 in 20 overs. Oman, chasing 288, fell short at 133/8 in 20 overs.
Anshuman Rath was the standout in the first innings, scoring 140* off 56 balls (SR 250). 10 sixes and 13 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 61 runs.
Zubair Al Balushi fought hard with 40 off 23 balls, but it was not enough to haul Oman over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Ehsan Khan delivered figures of 4/12 in 4 overs (Econ 3.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
HK lead the series 11-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 32 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
140* off 56 balls (SR 250), 13 fours, 10 sixes
4/12 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.00)
76 off 45 balls (SR 169), 6 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Hong Kong showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Oman were outplayed in all departments. A 154 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. HK lead the series 11-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.