Babar Hayat’s Century Guides Hong Kong to Set a Target of 262 Runs Against Nepal

Babar Hayat remained unbeaten on 117 runs as Hong Kong posted a total of 261 for 7 wickets in their 50-over innings against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup. Hong Kong recovered from a precarious position of 133 for 7 with a resilient unbeaten partnership of 128 runs between Babar Hayat and Ehsan Khan. Nepal’s captain Sandeep Lamichhane took 4 wickets, while Sher Malla claimed 3.

Kathmandu, 23rd Bhadra – After an extraordinary century from Babar Hayat, Hong Kong presented a challenging total against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup cricket match. Hong Kong completed their allotted 50 overs with 7 wickets down, accumulating 261 runs. At one point, the team had slumped to 133 for 7, but Babar Hayat, facing 127 balls, struck 7 fours and 7 sixes to score a resilient unbeaten 117. He forged a strong 128-run partnership with Ehsan Khan, who remained not out on 34. Shahid Wasif contributed 45 runs.

Nepal’s captain Sandeep Lamichhane bowled 10 overs conceding 44 runs and taking 4 wickets, while Sher Malla also bowled 10 overs, conceding 27 runs and taking 3 wickets.