Anshuman Rath's 80 Fires Hong Kong to Victory
Hong Kong
188/7 (20)
Nepal
114/2 (11.3)
NEP won by 19 runs (DLS method)
View full scorecard →Hong Kong have won by 19 runs (DLS method) . Hong Kong batted first and posted 188/7 in 20 overs. Nepal, chasing 189, fell short at 114/2 in 11.3 overs.
Anshuman Rath was the standout in the first innings, scoring 80 off 45 balls (SR 178). 6 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 42 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Kushal Bhurtel fought hard with 65 off 40 balls, but it was not enough to haul Nepal over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Sher Malla delivered figures of 4/32 in 4 overs (Econ 8.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
HK lead the series 9-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 15 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
80 off 45 balls (SR 178), 6 fours, 6 sixes
4/32 in 4 overs (Econ: 8.00)
65 off 40 balls (SR 163), 8 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Hong Kong showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nepal came up short by 19 runs (DLS method) . There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. HK lead the series 9-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.