India have to lock in their pool of players for the 2019 World Cup and with several players attempting comebacks, getting the right combinations is critical.
Usman Khan’s three-wicket burst in a single over in his second spell meant, Hong Kong were bundled out for 116, the lowest-ever total in an ODI in Dubai.
Hong Kong captain Anshuman Rath opted to bat against Pakistan after calling it correctly at the coin toss in their Asia Cup 2018 opener in Dubai on Sunday.
The fifth-ranked side in the world, Pakistan may want to use this opportunity to try out certain team combinations and get into the groove before their high-voltage clash against India.
Hong Kong are placed in Group A of the Asia Cup along with Pakistan and India. Rath’s team will play India on September 18. The top two teams from each group will enter the Super Four, from which the final two will meet in Dubai for the final on September 28.
Anshuman Rath and Babar Hayat forged a big 180-run stand for the second wicket. (Photo Courtesy: ACC)
Hong Kong have elevated 19-year-old Anshuman Rath to the vice-captaincy
Anshuman Rath and Kumar Sangakkara put on 111 runs for the third wicket to ensure the Galaxy Gladiators got home.