Nepal stand between UAE and Asia Cup qualification after Haider Ali leads thrashing of Hong Kong
The UAE will play Nepal for a place at the Asia Cup on Saturday, having sealed a place in the ACC Premier Cup final in fine style. Haider Ali took six wickets as the national team crushed Hong Kong in the semi-final in Kuala Lumpur. After firing out Hong Kong for a mere 70, the UAE batters chased the target in just 11.1 overs, winning by seven wickets. It sets up a winner-takes-all fixture…
The UAE set up a crucial Asia Cup qualifier by defeating Hong Kong in the semi-finals. Haider Ali, the UAE's standout bowler, claimed six wickets, including two double-wicket maidens, as Hong Kong's total was a meager 70. This victory led to the UAE facing Nepal in the final of the ACC Premier Cup. Nepal had previously triumphed over the UAE in the continent's final, which prompted the UAE's qualification for the Asia Cup.
The UAE had won six consecutive matches in 50-over internationals, including the recent 7-wicket win against Hong Kong. Captain Harpreet Bhatia and Akhsdeep Nath were instrumental in the UAE's victory, with their outstanding fielding and batting performances. Coach Lalchand Rajput praised Haider's exceptional bowling, which had previously been inconsistent in the tournament.
The UAE will now face Nepal in the Asia Cup final, determining which team will represent the continent in the elite group of ODI fixtures against India and Pakistan.
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