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**Hong Kong Sets 149/4 Against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup, Nizakat Khan Achieves Milestone**
**Dubai, UAE** – Hong Kong posted a total of 149/4 against Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Group B league match on Monday, led by a solid half-century from Nizakat Khan. Anshuman Rath contributed a valuable 48 runs, while Zeeshan Ali added 23.
Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera took two wickets, with Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka claiming one each.
Nizakat Khan’s innings was particularly significant, as he became only the second Hong Kong batsman to score a half-century in the T20 format of the Asia Cup. He joins Babar Hayat, who achieved the feat in 2016 with scores of 122 against Oman and 54 against the UAE.
Khan and Rath forged a crucial 50+ run partnership for the third wicket, defying the pressure from Sri Lanka’s experienced bowling attack. Rath showcased his shot-making ability, while Khan favored shots down the ground. Khan was dropped twice, once in the 17th over when Kusal Mendis missed a catch and again when a delivery went on to become a no-ball.
Earlier in the innings, Zeeshan Ali’s quickfire 23 had provided Hong Kong with early momentum, taking them to 38/0 in the first 4 overs. Although Sri Lanka fought back, Nizakat Khan and Anshuman Rath ensured Hong Kong reached a competitive total.
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