LIVE India vs Hong Kong T20 Asia Cup Cricket score and updates: India qualify for Super 4s, beat HK by 40 runs

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Team India are set to take on Hong Kong in their second fixture of Group A of the Asia Cup 2022 after a hard-earned victory in the opener against arch-rivals Pakistan. Unarguably, India face a lighter challenge compared to their first match of the tournament in terms of pressure and quality cricket. However, it is a very good opportunity for players like KL Rahul to find their mojo back after a disappointing first T20I game of the 2022 year. Being said a less difficult opponent to face than Pakistan on any day, the Rohit Sharma-led side will not give their opponents any easy pickings given the qualification to the Super Four is still pending.

The other night, Hardik Pandya was the savior for India as they thumped arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (August 28) with 2 balls to spare chasing a tricky total of 148 on a good bowling wicket. Obviously, the quality of Hong Kong bowling, to put it politely, won’t match up to Pakistan, but there is always a fear as one doesn't exactly know what to expect from an unknown entity.

To be more elaborate about the 'surprise packages' and 'unknown threats', we bring a small piece of detail from the Asia Cup 2018 when the two sides clashed in the ODI-format.

31 August 2022

22:44 IST

India win by 40 runs

India win the match against Hong Kong by 40 runs. Brilliant performance from the Men in Blue's batting lineup but looking at Rohit Sharma's expression at the end, it can be said that the skipper was not happy with his bowling.

22:33 IST

Another One - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Kinchit Shah 30 (28) caught by Ravi Bishnoi (sub) bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Hong Kong in need of a miracle now, just like Suryakumar Yadav fired for India.

HK - 116/5 (17.1 Overs)

22:17 IST

BOWLED HIM! - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Avesh Khan gets the wicket! Aizaz Khan 13 (13) BOWLED IN! The slower one does the job for India and Avesh. It is still a 50-50 contest looking at the Hong Kong batting so far.

HK - 106/4 (15 Overs), Shah 26 (22) & Zeeshan 1 (1)

22:07 IST

OUT - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Babar Hayat 41 (35) caught by Avesh Khan bowled by Ravindra Jadeja, India finally get the wicket of the man in form from Hong Kong's batting lineup. This can be a huge momentum shifter for India now.

HK - 83/3 (12.2 Overs)

22:04 IST

Hong Kong still in contest - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Babar Hayat and Kinchit Shah in the middle keeping Hong Kong in contest as the Indian bowlers eye a wicket to gain more momentum after dismissing the opposition's captain Nizakat Khan.

HK - 65/2 (10 Overs), Babar 37 (31) & Shah 4 (10)

21:51 IST

OUT!  IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

It was a last-ball no ball from Arshdeep in the sixth over and the extra delivery has cost Hong Kong a wicket. Captain Nizakat Khan cut to point where Jadeja stopped the ball, but Nizakat wanted a single, he was sent back by Hayat but by the time he reached back, Jadeja's rocket throw hit the stumps. 

HK 52/2 (6.4)

Hong Kong need 141 runs in 80 balls

21:42 IST

Babar Hayar is key here - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

What a strong comeback from Hong Kong courtesy Babar Hayat as he puts pressure on India's new ball bowlers. HK has gone past 50 now inside the powerplay and they are certainly back in the chase. 

HK 51/1 (5.5)

Hong Kong need 142 runs in 85 balls

21:31 IST

Hong Kong begin counter attack - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

This is a counter-attack from Babar Hayat who os smashing pacers from sixes and fours down the ground. He is looking dangerous at the moment and India better get rid of them or he may run away from the game. 

HK 34/1 (4.5)

Hong Kong need 159 runs in 91 balls

21:28 IST

Hong Kong begin chase - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

HK openers Yasim Murtaza and Nizakat Khan begin chase of 193. Won't be easy vs the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal. India have only 5 bowlers in this game. Some close class but the openers are still there. Bhuvi and Arshdeep start proceedings and after hitting Arshdeep for a boundary, Yasim departs as leading edge carries to Avesh Khan at fine leg boundary where he takes a good catch. 

HK 12/1 (2)

Hong Kong need 181 runs

21:00 IST

India 192/2 after 20 overs - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

India finish 192/2 after 20 overs as Suryakumar Yadav took charge at the end of the innings, he has striked at a rate of over 250 during his knock of 68 (26) cruising India to this tremendous total. Rohit and Rahul gave India a fine start with Kohli and Surya finishing it in style. Kohli also found his form back hitting a fifty and finishing his knock at 59 runs 44 off balls.

20:40 IST

Surya on FIRE - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Suryakumar Yadav takes charge against the Hong Kong bowling attack as India push the accelator in the death overs with some explosive batting from both Kohli and Surya.

IND - 153/2 (18 Overs), Kohli 48 (39) & Surya 41 (19)

20:20 IST

More from Kohli and Rahul - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

India have 9 wickets in hand after 12 overs and now KL Rahul, Virat Kohli begin to show some more intent against the Hong Kong bowling attack.

IND - 85/1 (12 Overs), Kohli 26 (26) & Rahul 35 (37)

20:03 IST

Kohli, Rahul keep India going - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

KL Rahul and Virat Kohli keep India going after Rohit Sharma's departure, the pitch looks like it is tricky as both batters are playing with a guard on, taking no risk.

IND - 70/1 (10 Overs), Kohli 15 (18) & Rahul 30 (31)

19:57 IST

Big Wicket! - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Rohit Sharma 21 (13) caught by Aizaz Khan bowled by Ayush Shukla. India lose their first wicket as the skipper tries to hit back-to-back sixes. Kohli has walked in at number 3 but Rahul is also taking his time at the moment.

IND - 44/1 (6 Overs), Kohli 4 (5) & Rahul 16 (20)

19:55 IST

Why no Hardik Pandya? - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Hardik Pandya not playing today's match against Hong Kong. Rohit Sharma reveals reason, check HERE. 

19:52 IST

Rohit, Rahul set the mood - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul open up their hands, thanks to Hong Kong's bowling attack for giving Rahul a free-hit. It can get ugly for HK if these two batters get set.

IND- 33/0 (4 Overs), Rahul 14 (18) & Rohit 17 (12)

19:29 IST

India start steady - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

India start steady with skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul against Hong Kong. India will look to push the paddle any moment now as both batters have had a good look at the wicket.

19:01 IST

IND vs HK Playing XI - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

India: Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik(w), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Hong Kong: Nizakat Khan(c), Yasim Murtaza, Babar Hayat, Kinchit Shah, Aizaz Khan, Scott McKechnie(w), Zeeshan Ali, Haroon Arshad, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Ghazanfar

19:00 IST

Toss update - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Hong Kong win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Toss Update: Hong Kong have won the toss and they have opted to bowl first against #TeamIndia https://t.co/9txNRez6hL… #INDvHK #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/VpFooHagSa

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 31, 2022

18:47 IST

How is that for a swing from the Head Coach?

Stay tuned as we have the toss coming up next.#INDvHK #AsiaCup2022 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/eHUZ5HfDPR

— BCCI (@BCCI) August 31, 2022

18:37 IST

Afghanistan become 1st team to qualify for Super Four- IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh batters couldn't get going for most part of the innings on a dusty pitch, which had a fair amount of grip and turns. (Read all details HERE)

18:13 IST

Jadeja reveals Rohit's game plan - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said on Tuesday that the Men in Blue will play their upcoming Asia Cup 2022 match against Hong Kong with a positive mindset and will not take them lightly. (Read HERE)

18:03 IST

India and Pakistan FINED - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ruchira Pilliyaguruge, third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri and fourth umpire Gazi Sohel levelled the charges. (read HERE)

17:42 IST

Jadeja makes BIG statement - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

There was a rumour that I DIED, reveals Ravindra Jadeja ahead of India vs Hong Kong, read full story HERE.

17:30 IST

Weather Forecast, pitch update - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

This is the first time these 2 sides are meeting in a T20 contest. The 2 times India have played Hong Kong has been in ODIs and Men in Blue came out victorious on both the occasions. (Check PITCH and Weather report HERE)

17:13 IST

IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Will Rishabh Pant get a chance in the playing 11 today? Or will Rohit Sharma opt for Dinesh Karthik again? Will R Ashwin be included in playing 11 as Hong Kong have 2 left-hand batters in their team. Get all your answers here.  

17:08 IST

Good news for Hardik Pandya - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Hardik has jumped 8 places to a best-ever 5th position on the latest ICC T20I all-rounder rankings after his excellent outing against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash in Dubai. (Read HERE)

16:52 IST

IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

India shrugged off a surprising defeat against Hong Kong in 2018

To start off, the stand-in skipper that night in place of Virat Kohli was the current permanent skipper himself, Rohit Sharma. After the clash Rohit said that there were a lot of things that didn't go to plan but winning the game was important. (Read what happened HERE)

16:50 IST

Hello! - IND vs HK Match LIVE score and Updates

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the India vs Hong Kong Asia Cup 2022 T20 match taking place in Dubai. Team India have already begun their title defence with a thumping victory over Pakistan and are now set to take on Hong Kong in their second fixture of the tournament.

Stay tuned for more updates here.