HKG vs OMA -Asian Games Qualifier, Group B Singapore, June 5, 2026- Hong Kong Crush Oman by 154 Runs in Record-Breaking Batting Display

Anshy Rath's Masterclass Powers Hong Kong

Hong Kong's innings was built around a breathtaking unbeaten 140 off just 56 balls from Anshy Rath. The star batter smashed 13 fours and 10 sixes, maintaining an incredible strike rate of 250.00.

Opening partner Nizakat Khan provided the perfect start, hammering 76 runs from 45 deliveries, including 6 boundaries and 4 sixes. The pair added 192 runs for the opening wicket before Nizakat was dismissed in the 15th over.

If that wasn't enough, Babar Hayat came in and launched an extraordinary assault, smashing an unbeaten 63 off only 19 balls with 7 fours and 5 sixes, striking at a remarkable 331.57.

Hong Kong ended their innings at an imposing 287/1, one of the highest totals of the competition.

Hong Kong Top Scorers
Anshy Rath – 140* (56)
Nizakat Khan – 76 (45)
Babar Hayat – 63* (19)
Oman's Bowlers Struggle

Oman's bowling attack had no answers to Hong Kong's aggressive batting. Every bowler went at over nine runs per over, with several conceding heavily.

Nawed Al Balushi was the only wicket-taker, finishing with 1/49 in 3 overs, while Wasim Al Balushi endured a difficult spell, conceding 70 runs in his 3 overs.

Oman Fall Well Short in Chase

Chasing a daunting target of 288, Oman lost wickets regularly and never looked capable of mounting a challenge.

Zubair Al Balushi scored a fighting 40 off 23 balls, while wicketkeeper Muzaffar Shiralkar contributed 36 from 26 deliveries. However, the rest of the batting lineup failed to build meaningful partnerships.

By the 15th over, Oman had slipped from 111/4 to 112/7, effectively ending any hopes of a competitive chase.

They eventually finished at 133/8 in 20 overs, falling short by 154 runs.

Oman Top Scorers
Zubair Al Balushi – 40 (23)
Muzaffar Shiralkar – 36 (26)
Mohammed Al Balushi – 12 (14)
Hong Kong Bowlers Shine

Hong Kong complemented their batting heroics with a disciplined bowling performance.

Ehsan Khan was the standout performer, taking 4 wickets for just 12 runs in 4 overs, dismantling the middle and lower order.

Nasrulla Rana claimed 2/20, while Mohammad Ghazanfar and Hassan Khan Mohammad chipped in with one wicket each.

Best Bowling Figures
Ehsan Khan – 4/12 (4 overs)
Nasrulla Rana – 2/20 (3 overs)
Mohammad Ghazanfar – 1/30 (4 overs)
Player of the Match
Anshy Rath (Hong Kong)
140* runs off 56 balls
13 fours
10 sixes
Strike Rate: 250.00

His outstanding century laid the foundation for Hong Kong's huge total and ultimately secured a dominant victory.

Match Summary

Hong Kong: 287/1 (20 overs)

Anshy Rath 140* (56)
Nizakat Khan 76 (45)
Babar Hayat 63* (19)

Oman: 133/8 (20 overs)

Zubair Al Balushi 40 (23)
Muzaffar Shiralkar 36 (26)

Result: Hong Kong won by 154 runs.

With this commanding victory, Hong Kong strengthened their position in Group B and sent a strong message to the other contenders in the Asian Games Qualifier.