Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets to start their Asia Cup 2018 campaign

Imamul Haque has lead Pakistan to easy win over Hong Kong in their first match of the Asia Cup 2018. Chasing the target of 117 runs Pakistan Pakistan have won by 8 wickets with 26 overs to spare at Dubai today.

Imam-ul-Haq top scores with 50* as they knock off their target of 117 in 23.4 overs. Babar Azam scored 33 and Fakhar Zaman scored 24 runs.

Earlier, Pakistan's mixed pace/spin attack was too hot to handle for an inexperienced Hong Kong team as they were bundled out for a paltry 116 in the Asia Cup match in Dubai on Sunday.

Usman Shinwari (3-19), Hasan Ali (2-19) and Shadab Khan (2-31) wrapped up the Hong Kong innings in 37.1 overs after they won the toss and opted to bat in the Group A match.

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Pakistan cruise to victory in their #AsiaCup2018 opener! Imam-ul-Haq top scores with 50* as they knock off their target of 117 in 23.4 overs to beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets!#PAKvHK scorecard ➡️ https://t.co/m411ePp9Q8 pic.twitter.com/FmHfD3RI6O

— ICC (@ICC) September 16, 2018

Top-scorer Aizaz Khan (27) and Kinchit Shah (26) fought valiantly during their sixth-wicket stand of 53 runs to offer some respite after Hong Kong were left reeling at 44-5.

Defending champions India are the third team in the group.

Pakistan beat Hong Kong by 8 wickets to start their Asia Cup 2018 campaign on a high note.
Full Scorecard: https://t.co/wjPou2wbU9 #PAKvHK #AsiaCup2018 #HarSaansMeinBolo pic.twitter.com/glueOdOHs1

— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 16, 2018

Bangladesh thumped Sri Lanka by 137 runs in the opening Group B match in Dubai on Saturday. Afghanistan, third team in Group B, will take on Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi on Monday.