Hong Kong’s 41‑Run Win Over Oman Secures Group B Finish

At Korogi Sports Park, Hong Kong clinched a 41‑run triumph over Oman in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket Group B fixture. The home side posted 121/8, anchored by Hafiz Khan’s 33, Babur Hayat’s 23, and captain Yasim Murtaza’s 18. Ehsan Khan added a quick 16, while Shiv Mathur contributed 12.

Oman’s reply was underwhelming. Opening bowler Shuaib Al Balushi made 20 runs, including a six, before falling. Captain Sofyan Mehmood remained unbeaten on 26, and Abdul Jalil added 15 not out. The rest of the batting order could not negotiate Hong Kong’s disciplined attack.

The bowling unit, led by Ayush Shukla (3 wickets), Mohammad Ganjafar (2) and Nasrullah Rana (1), restricted Oman to 80 runs in 20 overs. The win is pivotal after a loss to Malaysia and keeps Hong Kong’s quarter‑final aspirations alive, pending the outcome of the Malaysia‑Oman showdown.