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Dominant Pakistan thrash newbies Hong Kong

Men in Green register comfortable eight-wicket win to open their account in the tournament

Dominant Pakistan thrash newbies Hong Kong PHOTO COURTESY: ACC

Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong by eight-wickets in their first game of the Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai on Sunday. 

After opting to bat first, the newbies failed to leave their mark with the bat in great conditions and were bowled out for just 116. 

Pacer Usman Khan Shinwari was the pick of the bowlers as he claimed figures of three for 19 in 7.3 overs for the Men in Green. 

For Hong Kong, Aizaz Khan finished the innings with the top score of 27 off 47 balls with the help of two fours. 

In reply, the Green Caps never looked in trouble and chase down the target in the 24th over at the expense of two wickets only. 

Opener Imamul Haq finished the innings with the top score of 50 not out off 69 balls with the help of three fours and one six.