Summary
Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in their first match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament in Abu Dhabi. Azmatullah Omarzai scored a quick fifty, helping Afghanistan reach 188-6. Afghanistan's bowlers performed well, keeping Hong Kong to 94-9.
Key Facts
- Afghanistan batted first and scored 188-6 in the Asia Cup match.
- Azmatullah Omarzai scored 53 runs off 21 balls, hitting two fours and five sixes.
- Sediqullah Atal remained not out with a score of 73.
- Afghanistan's bowlers restricted Hong Kong to 94-9.
- The game took place in Abu Dhabi and conditions were hot and humid.
- Afghanistan will next play against Bangladesh on September 16.
- India plays their first match against the United Arab Emirates.
- The match is part of the preparation for the T20 World Cup next year.
