Hong Kong, China Clinch Victory Against Bahrain in ICC CWC Challenge League B
Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon – In a thrilling encounter at the Kowloon Cricket Club on Sunday, 9th February, Hong Kong, China emerged victorious against Bahrain in the ICC CWC Challenge League B match. The home team won by 9 wickets, chasing down Bahrain's total of 182 with ease, thanks to a stellar performance by Martin Coetzee, who was named Player of the Match.
Hong Kong won the toss and elected to bowl knowing the home conditions and adopted well with success as Bahrain's innings got off to a shaky start. Openers Rishabh Ramesh (16 off 52) and Shahbaz Badar (9 off 43) struggled to find momentum against a disciplined Hong Kong bowling attack. Asif Ali provided some resistance with a well-made 40 off 63 balls, but it was Sohail Ahmed who stood out with an unbeaten 70 off 66 deliveries, including 1 four and 6 sixes. His aggressive batting towards the end helped Bahrain post a respectable total of 182.
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