The 2022 Asia Cup will see a crunch clash on Thursday as Pakistan takes on Hong Kong in a Group A draw. The winner of the match will advance to the Super 4 and face India on Sunday. Both teams had lost their opening games against India and will try to get back to winning ways. Ahead of the crucial match, Pakistani captain Babar Azam met Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan on the sidelines of a practice session. Nizakat congratulated Babar on his good form and asked for tips on hitting. To which Babar replied, “Kya Tip Chahiye?” Then they went on to discuss batting, the nature of the bat, and other things that made for an interesting conversation.
Watch: Babar Azam Meets Hong Kong Captain Nizakat
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Candid chat between the two skippers#AsiaCup2022 | #PAKvHK pic.twitter.com/mMEwXihuiP
— Pakistani cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 1, 2022
In the match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, Hardik produced a special all-round effort as India held nerves to take a thrilling five wicket victory. Hardik (3/25 in 4 overs) showed his prowess under extreme pressure as his well-aimed shorts helped India beat Pakistan for 147. It should have been a direct chase, but India’s experienced top three faltered and dropped extra pressure on the middle order.
Hardik (33 not out on 17) and Ravindra Jadeja (35 on 29) then split a 52-run tie to capture India on the eve of a famous win. The star all-rounder’s three fours on Haris Rauf of the 19th over effectively sealed the match for India.
With the team needing 6 from three balls, Hardik ended the game with a six from left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz.
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The focus was on India’s top three entering the tournament, and all three — KL Rahul (0), Rohit Sharma (12 out of 18) and Virat Kohli (35 out of 34) — didn’t have the best times in the middle.
With PTI inputs
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