By News Editor 
Kuala Lumpur – Hong Kong, China registered a dominant 9-wicket victory over Mongolia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A on Saturday, 31st August 2024, at the Bayuemas Oval. In a one-sided affair, Mongolia was bowled out for just 17 runs, allowing Hong Kong to chase down the target in just 1.4 overs.
Mongolia’s Batting Collapse:
Mongolia’s innings never got going as they were bundled out for a mere 17 runs in 14.2 overs. The Mongolian batters struggled against the disciplined bowling of Hong Kong. Ehsan Khan was the standout performer, claiming 4 wickets for just 5 runs in his 3 overs, while Anas Khan and Yasim Murtaza chipped in with two wickets each.
Hong Kong’s Easy Chase:
Chasing a paltry total, Hong Kong lost Jamie Atkinson early for 2, but Zeeshan Ali (15* off 6 balls) and captain Nizakat Khan (1* off 1 ball) ensured there were no further hiccups, wrapping up the match in just 1.4 overs.
Brief Scores:
Mongolia: 17 all out in 14.2 overs (Ehsan Khan 4/5, Anas Khan 2/4)
Hong Kong, China: 18/1 in 1.4 overs (Zeeshan Ali 15*)
Result: Hong Kong, China won by 9 wickets
Player of the Match: Ehsan Khan (Hong Kong, China)
This crushing victory puts Hong Kong, China in a strong position in the qualifiers, while Mongolia will need to regroup and assess their performance before their next game.
Zainab Shafiq