Run-scoring continued to prove difficult in Nagoya as Hong Kong, China secured a crucial 41-run victory over Oman in the third match of the Asian Games men’s cricket competition.
After opting to bat first, Hong Kong, China struggled to build momentum but posted 121 for 8 from their 20 overs. Hafeez Khan top-scored with 33, while Babar Hayat contributed 23 in a 51-run third-wicket partnership that briefly steadied the innings.
Oman made early inroads through Sufyan Mehmood and Shuaib Al Balushi, who dismissed Nizakat Khan and Anshy Rath inside the opening three overs.
Hafeez and Hayat then combined to put Hong Kong, China in a more stable position, but Oman struck regularly once the partnership was broken. Mohammed Al Balushi finished with three wickets, while Yasim Murtaza (18) and Ehsan Khan (16) added late runs to push Hong Kong, China beyond 120.