Nizakat Khan

Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan opted to bowl against India after winning the toss in their Asia Cup match on Wednesday. Fresh from his all-round exploits in the five-wicket win over Pakistan, India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was rested, and Rishabh Pant returned to the playing XI as the team's only change.

Following his side's disappointing 155-run loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan said that his side's shot-making was poor.

It's time for India's second match at the ongoing 2022 Asia Cup. The Men in Blue will play Hong Kong this evening in Dubai, who beat the UAE to qualify for the tournament.

Get live score updates & scorecard of 1st match of Asia Cup 2018 between India and Hong Kong on Times of India

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, defeating Hong Kong by 94 runs. Sediqullah Atal's unbeaten 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai's quickfire 53 propelled Afghanistan to 188/6. Hong Kong's chase crumbled under the pressure of Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib, ultimately restricting them to just 94/9.

A man who found an abandoned baby girl near a farm in Bareilly sold her to a childless couple for Rs 25,000. The couple, who had longed for a child, faced difficulties providing care for the critically ill baby. Authorities are investigating the abandonment and searching for the child's biological parents.

Hong Kong were more than just giving practice to the Indians. A match that was meant to get an idea about the conditions was becoming a rude lesson for the Indians. The 26-run win can't be termed as an ideal practice for Rohit Sharma's men.

The battle for cricket supremacy in the Asian continent begins in the United Arab Emirates from September 15, with six teams vying for top honours in the tournament that will concluded with the final on September 28.

Zimbabwe relied on their experience in international cricket to tame a fighting Hong Kong by 14 runs in the opening match of the World Twenty20 qualifiers at VCA stadium on Tuesday.

Seamer Usman Khan picked up three wickets in an over as Pakistan dismissed minnows Hong Kong for a paltry 116 in a group A match of the Asia Cup ODI tournament in Dubai on Sunday.

Runs weren't exactly flowing from his bat before the hundred in the Asia Cup opener against Hong Kong, but Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan claims that he was never out of form.

Scotland dished out a superb all-round performance to notch up an eight-wicket win over Hong Kong via D/L method in a rain-affected inconsequential match of the ICC World Twenty20.

Bangladesh kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong. Litton Das led from the front with a composed half-century, supported by Towhid Hridoy's unbeaten 35. Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, restricted Hong Kong to 143.

Five great Twenty20 World Cup upsets after Scotland defeated Bangladesh by six runs on Sunday in the second match of the qualification round in the 2021 edition of the showpiece ICC tournament.

Pathum Nissanka's crucial 68 guided Sri Lanka to a four-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup Group B match. Chasing 150, Sri Lanka recovered from early wickets, with Nissanka and Kusal Perera's partnership proving vital. Despite a late wobble triggered by Hong Kong's bowlers, Wanindu Hasaranga's quickfire innings secured the win.

The Mumbai-born vice-captain Kinchit Shah, who proposed to his girlfriend after the match in Dubai on Wednesday, is part of an eclectic mix of pizza delivery men and university students representing Hong Kong against Asia's cricket giants in the UAE.

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, securing a 94-run victory against Hong Kong. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive batting helped Afghanistan post a competitive total. Hong Kong's batting struggled against Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib led the bowling attack, restricting Hong Kong to a low score.

Opener Rohit Sharma, who led his team to Asia Cup title in the absence of top-ranked Virat Kohli, on Sunday climbed two places up to a career-best second position to make it a 1-2 for India in the ICC ODI batting rankings.

Former captain Sean Williams top scored with 57 as hosts Zimbabwe reached the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Tuesday along with the United States.

KL Rahul couldn't have wished for an easier opposition to get his rhythm back as a buoyant India get ready to steamroll minnows Hong Kong in their second and final group league game of the Asia Cup on Wednesday.

Asia Cup 2022: As the Indian players deboarded the team bus for an optional practice session here at the ICC Academy on Tuesday evening, the photographers trained their lenses on Virat Kohli. As it turned out, this is the second practice session Kohli had decided to skip on either side of the Pakistan match last Sunday.

Afghanistan begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong, entering as a dark horse title contenders. Their strength lies in a formidable spin attack led by Rashid Khan, but they face batting challenges with inconsistent performances and limited match practice compared to other participating nations. Despite recent struggles, Ibrahim Zadran has emerged as a batting positive for the team.

Qatar hosts the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, formerly the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, from November 14-23. This seventh edition showcases emerging talent with eight teams, including India A and Pakistan Shaheens. Matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on SonyLIV, offering fans a glimpse into Asia's future cricketing stars.

A full list of the squads for the upcoming 2016 ICC Word Twenty20 starting March 8.

The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in the region could make the 2022 Asia Cup, beginning Saturday, the most closely fought edition ever. The tournament, which is being staged in the T20 format after six years, had to be moved to the UAE after hosts Sri Lanka expressed their inability to organise it back home amid the economic crisis faced by the island nation.

Scotland and UAE both recorded back-to-back victories to remain at the top of the Super Six table of the ICC World Cup Qualifier New Zealand 2014 (CWCQ) on Tuesday.

Ireland skipper William Porterfield is excited about the prospect of securing their third consecutive title in front of the home crowd.

The 15th edition of cricket's Asia Cup begins on Saturday, August 27, with a clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. But, the match that everyone is looking forward to is of course India vs Pakistan. The two cricketing heavyweights begin their Asia Cup campaign this time with this clash on Sunday, August 28. This time the Asia Cup is being played in the T20 format as a preparatory tournament for the T20 World Cup at the end of the year in Australia.