Hong Kong dismantle Kuwait to keep perfect T20 ACC Asia Cup record intact, as semi-final clash with Malaysia awaits
- After bowling onslaught leaves them reeling, Hong Kong fight back to skittle Kuwait for just 60 runs
- Director and former men’s captain Rahul Sharma describes unblemished campaign as ‘huge moment’ for women’s cricket in the city
After a bowling onslaught left them reeling, Hong Kong fought back to skittle Kuwait on Wednesday afternoon and keep their unblemished ACC Asia Cup T20 record intact, with a place in the semi-finals now secured.
The 30-run victory was Hong Kong’s fourth consecutive win in the series, after the team beat Bahrain, Bhutan and Nepal in spectacular fashion to position themselves at the top of Group B.
The side have been in fine form despite a hectic playing schedule and challenging conditions, with temperatures at the UKM-YSD Oval in Bangi, near Kuala Lumpur, topping 32 degrees.
They will need to maintain that momentum heading into the knockout stages, as a showdown with Malaysia awaits.
Rahul Sharma, former men’s captain and current director of Cricket Hong Kong, described their success in Malaysia as a “huge moment” for women’s cricket.
“There’s no question about it, we are all extremely proud of their performance,” he said. “To go out there and play the way they have shows character and talent. We are mighty proud of the girls, really happy.”
