Nizakat helps Hong Kong score upset win in Bready
Hong Kong took a 1-0 lead in the T20I series against Ireland after a 40 run win at Bready following a great batting performance.
The visitors made a very competitive 169-5 as they batted first, with Nizakat Khan’s 62 and 49 from skipper Babar Hyatt the pick of their innings.
Nizakat in particular looked in great touch having made a half century against William Porterfield’s team in last week’s Intercontinental Cup clash.
He scored freely here as well- hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes in his 43- ball knock that gave Hong Kong a real platform early on.
Hyatt’s 49 came in good time too, 30 balls to be precise, while Ehsan Khan added 29 late on.
Ireland’s bowlers struggled at times with Andy McBrine 1-22 and Jacob Mulder 1-25 faring best, although Josh Little did nothing wrong on debut either. Kevin O’Brien and Craig Young were the other wicket takers.
Once they lost skipper William Porterfield as early as the second over the home side were always behind in the chase.
Greg Thompson (44) and Kevin O’Brien (32) did their best to accelerate in the middle overs however some accurate bowling from Aizaz Khan (3-10), Tanvir Afzal (2-18) and Tanveer Ahmed (2-29) meant Ireland were never on top.
The reply finally closed on 129 all out and Porterfield’s men will need a much improved display on Tuesday if they hope to level the series.
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