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India rallied to avoid shock defeat by Hong Kong

September 19, 2018 4:01 am

India rallied to avoid a shock defeat by Hong Kong in the Asia Cup, eventually winning by 26 runs in Dubai.

Hong Kong, who lost their one-day international status this year, were 174-0 off 34 overs, chasing 286 to win.

But captain Anshy Rath and Nizakat Khan fell in quick succession as India took four wickets for 25 runs.

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