Asia Cup Qualifiers 2018: Hong Kong's journey to the trophy

Hong Kong vs Nepal, 15th Match

Sandeep Lamichhane was brilliant in the match.

Hong Kong were up against Nepal in their last league match. For making it to the finals, it was a must-win situation for the Hong Kong team. Nepal won the toss and decided to bat first. But, as it turned out, Hong Kong bowlers were too good to handle for them that very day. Ehsan Khan, who returned with figures of 4 for 15, was particularly responsible the collapse of the opposition batting line-up. Nepal innings folded with 93 runs on the scoreboard.

94 was an easy target for Hong Kong and they could have achieved it comfortably. However, Sandeep Lamichhane had some other plans. He took 5 wickets at the expense of just 27 runs in 10 overs and made the opponent batsmen run for cover with his majestic bowling. In the end, it was Anshuman Rath's spirited 52 which took Hong Kong past the finish line.