In the group stage of the 2022 Asia Cup, Team India will play Hong Kong on August 31, while Pakistan will play them on September 2.
Hong Kong, captained by Nizakat Khan, edged over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 8 wickets to advance to the Asia Cup 2022 event, which begins this coming Saturday (August 27). During the Asia Cup 2022 qualification in Al Ameerat, Oman, Hong Kong was the lone unbeaten team.
In Group A of the Asia Cup 2022, Hong Kong will compete alongside India, captained by Rohit Sharma, and Pakistan, under the direction of Babar Azam. An exciting match featuring India and Pakistan will kick off Group A on Sunday (August 28). Even before the Super 4 stage begins, on September 2, India will play Hong Kong, and on September 31, Pakistan will play Hong Kong.
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The last qualification game saw UAE bat first and set Hong Kong a 148-run target. UAE had trouble getting going. Early on, they dropped three wickets.
The best bowler was Ehsan Khan, who finished with 4/24.
Zarwar Farid scored 41 points on 27 balls, while UAE captain CP Rizwan scored 49 points overall.
Nizakat Khan with Yasim Murtaza added 85 runs for the initial stand, giving Hong Kong a quick start in the chase.
Babar Hayat and Kinchit Shah finished the proceedings with 6 balls remaining after Nizakat, as well as Yasim, were both out.
While Hayat was still unbeaten at 38 off 26 balls, Yasi Murtaza slammed a 58-ball score in 43 balls.
Group 1 : Hong Kong, Pakistan, and India
Group 2 : Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
Asia Cup 2022 Locations
Sri Lanka will host the 2022 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
Both the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host the matches.
Asia Cup Schedule 2022
Aug 27: Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka, Group B, First Match, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Aug 28: India vs. Pakistan, Group A, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Aug 30: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan, Group B, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Aug 31: India vs. Hong Kong, Group A, 7:30 PM, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Sept 1: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh, 5th Group B Match, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Sept 2: Pakistan vs Hong Kong, Group A, 7:30 PM, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Sept 3: Match 1 (B1 v B2), Super Four, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Sept 4: Match 2 (A1 v A2), Super Four, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30PM
Sept 6: Match 3 (A1 v B1), Super Four Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Sept 7: Match 4 (A2 v B2), Super Four, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 pm
Sept 8: Match 5 (A1 v B2), Super Four, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 7:30 pm
Sept 9: Match 6 (B1 v A2),Super Four, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 7:30 PM
Sept 11: Final, Dubai Cricket Stadium, 7:30 PM
Asia Cup Format 2022
It will only be the second time that the Asia Cup is played in the T20I format, which will be used for the 2022 tournament.
Live Streaming and Telecast Information for the 2022 Asia Cup
Matches from the Asia Cup 2022 will be televised on Star Sports Network in India and streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.
