In a game of fluctuating fortunes, the Hong Kong cricket team
managed to defeat a test-playing nation when they defeated Bangladesh in a T20
World Cup Round 1 game in Chittagong.
Chasing a target of 109 in 20 overs, Hong Kong made a rapid
start with the help of some good stroke play of Irfan Ahmed, who scored 34 in
just 28 balls faced. His dismissal initiated a mini-procession as several more
wickets fell cheaply. Hong Kong slid to 5 for 50, recalling the dramatic
collapse against Nepal. However, the experienced Munir Dar and Nizakat Khan
built a 33 run partnership, thereby stalling the slide.
Bangladeshi hopes were raised when two wickets fell with the
score on 100. However, Haseem Amjad and Nadeem Ahmed saw the team through.
Amjad hit a huge six to end the chase successfully.
A combination of good bowling and poor batting had helped
Hong Kong restrict the Bangladesh team for just 108 in 16.3 overs in their
innings. Open bowler Tanwir Afzal took 2 wickets in the first over, but a third
wicket partnership between Sakib Al Hassan and Anamul Haq saw Bangladesh reach
51 in six overs before Anamul was clean bowled by Nadeem Ahmed. This initiated
the collapse of the Bangladesh innings. Nadeem Ahmed took 4 for 21 and Nizakat
Khan took 3 for 19. Sakib Al Hassan was the pick of the batters and bowlers for
Bangladesh, scoring 34 runs and taking three for just nine in his four overs.
Summary
Bangladesh 108 all out in 16.3 overs. Sakib Al Hassan 34,
Anamul Haq 26; Nadeem Ahmed 21-4, Nizakat Khan 19-3.
Hong Kong 114-8 in 19.4 overs. Munir Dar 36, Irfan Ahmed 34.
Sakib Al Hassan 9-3, Mahmadullah 13-2
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