DHAKA: Mohammad Shahzad and Muhammad Usman star in United Arab Emirates’ win over Hong Kong the fourth qualifiers of Asia Cup at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah on Sunday (February 21).
Chasing the 147-run target, Mohammad Shahzad (52 off 75 balls) and Muhammad Usman ( 41 off 45 balls) helped UAE to stage recovery after they lose openers Rohan Mustafa (10) and Mohammad Kaleem (4) in quick succession.
Hong Kong scored 146 runs for seven with useful contributions of Babar Hayat (54), Mark Chapman (29) and Nizakat Khan (28).
But UAE bowlers bowled brilliantly in the death overs. Mohammad Naveed picked up three wickets while Amjad Javed took two.
Hong Kong win toss and opt to bat against UAE.
United Arab Emirates
Rohan Mustafa, Muhammad Kaleem, Shaiman Anwar, Amjad Javed(c), Mohammad Usman, Swapnil Patil(w), Mohammad Shahzad, Saqlain Haider, Ahmed Raza, Farhan Ahmed, Mohammad Naveed
Hong Kong
Anshuman Rath, Kinchit Shah, Babar Hayat, Tanwir Afzal(c), Mark Chapman, Christopher Carter(w), Haseeb Amjad, Nizakat Khan, Nadeem Ahmed, Waqas Khan, Aizaz Khan
BDST: 2113 HRS, FEB 21, 2016
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