‘Hum q Kesi se peachy rahein’ – Fans Go Jubilant As Pakistan Thrash Hong Kong In An One-sided Affair In Asia Cup 2022

On 2 September 2022, Pakistan took on Hong Kong in Sharjah in a must-win game in the Asia Cup 2022. Both teams lost their tournament opener against India. Hence, the stage was set for a thrilling match between them. With a win in this match, one team was looking to qualify for the super four.

Already, India, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka qualified for the second round. Therefore, fans were eager to see these teams in action ahead of the next round. Pakistan lost a thriller against India. On the other hand, Hong Kong showed a great fight against India. Speaking of this match, Hong Kong’s captain Nizakat Khan won the toss. He asked Pakistan to bat first.

Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong by 155 runs in the Asia Cup 2022

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam came out to open the innings with Mohammad Rizwan. But, Babar failed again as he got out for nine runs only. Then, Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman put up a solid partnership. Zaman scored 53 runs off 41 balls. Then, Khushdil Shah scored 35* runs off 15 balls only, with five huge sixes. Rizwan remained not out with a knock of 78* runs off 57 balls only. Hong Kong’s Ehsan Khan took two wickets for 28 runs in his four overs. Thus, Pakistan scored 193 runs in 20 overs by losing only two wickets.

In response, Hong Kong batters failed to show any fight against Pakistan bowlers. They got bundled out for only 38 runs in 10.4 overs. Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets and Shadab Khan took four wickets. Along with them, Naseem Shah again took two wickets for seven runs in two overs. Therefore, Pakistan won the match by a record margin of 155 runs in the Asia Cup 2022. With this win, Pakistan became the last team to qualify for the super four. Now, they will face India again on 4 September 2022 in the super four.

Here is how fans have reacted to this one-sided victory of Pakistan over Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2022:

https://twitter.com/raniya_angel_56/status/1565747496499953671

7 wickets between Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz in today’s match against #HongKong #PakvsHK #AsiaCupT20 pic.twitter.com/Gdt4Se9tc5

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) September 2, 2022

https://twitter.com/Amir23_/status/1565747467203018752

https://twitter.com/MuneerBalouch14/status/1565747478045106179

Cheenkh li match hi khatam #PAKvsHK

— ahem (@ahemiar4) September 2, 2022

https://twitter.com/REALsaeedajmal/status/1565747438240944128

https://twitter.com/going_kpk/status/1565747470726008832

https://twitter.com/EmanMehmood10/status/1565747444880637952