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Nepal Chase 239 Against Hong Kong in ACC Premier Cup Clash at Bayuemas Oval

By Today News Hours Editorial Desk

Nepal are pursuing a target of 239 runs from 270 balls, needing to maintain a run rate of 5.31 per over, in Match 19 of the ACC Men's Premier Cup 2026 against Hong Kong, China. The List A fixture is being played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

At the current stage of the innings, Nepal have reached 23 runs without losing a wicket after 5 overs. Openers Arjun Kumal and wicketkeeper-batsman Aasif Sheikh are at the crease for Nepal.

Nepal's squad for the match includes captain Sandeep Lamichhane, Aasif Sheikh as wicketkeeper, Ishan Pandey, Rohit Paudel, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Arjun Kumal, Dev Khanal and Sher Malla.

Hong Kong, China have fielded a squad comprising wicketkeeper Zeeshan Ali, Anshy Rath, captain Yasim Murtaza, Ateeq Iqbal, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Shahid Wasif, Kalhan Challu and Kinchit Shah.

The match continues with updates on wickets, overs, run rate and bowling figures being tracked as play progresses.