Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan enter Super 4s with record win over Hong Kong, meet India on Sunday

02.09.2022 - 20:41 timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Pakistan set up a second showdown against arch-rivals India in as many weeks with a record 155-run win over Hong Kong in a must-win Asia Cup match here on Friday.

Mohammad Rizwan had to work hard for his 78 off 57 balls as Pakistan got a much-needed final flourish to post 193 for two against Hong Kong.

Hong Kong were simply blown away in the run-chase with the Pakistani attack proving to be too good for them. Their innings folded up for just 38 in 10.4 overs, sending Pakistan into the Super 4s as the second placed team from Group A.

As it happened: Pakistan vs Hong KongIt was Pakistan's biggest win in the shortest format. Pakistan will meet India, who topped Group A, on Sunday.

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