Hong Kong inflicts 10-wkts defeat over Nepal
KATHMANDU, JAN 19 -
Hong Kong thrashed Nepal by 10 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier at Mainpower Oval, Rangiora, in New Zealand on Sunday.
Hong Kong chased the 151-run target set by the Nepali side without losing any wickets and with 100 balls to spare.
Losing the toss and batting first, Nepal's batting faltered again and were bowled out for just 150 runs. Basanta Regmi (46) and Sompal Kami (26) rescued the Nepali side late on to take the team to the 150-mark.
Skipper Paras Khadka (29) was the only other batsman to score a double digit mark for Nepal while Hong Kong conceded 21 runs in extras.
Haseeb Amjad took four wickets for Hong Kong .
In reply, Hong Kong openers Irfan Ahmed (86) and Waqas Barkat (56) raced towards the target in 33.2 overs.
This is the third defeat for Nepal in as many matches in the tournament. The defeat has virtually ended Nepal's hopes of playing the cricket world cup.
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