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Rath's 17-ball fifty stuns Sri Lanka in Hong Kong Sixes thriller
1 Nov
Summary
- Anshuman Rath hit a 17-ball half-century to lead Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong narrowly defeated Sri Lanka by a single run.
- Rath, born in Hong Kong, has roots in Odisha, India.
Hong Kong secured a thrilling one-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, finishing seventh overall. Anshuman Rath, an Indian-origin player born in Hong Kong, was instrumental in the win, scoring a blistering 17-ball half-century. His aggressive innings, coupled with Babar Hayat's unbeaten 44, propelled Hong Kong to a commanding 119/0 in their six overs.
In response, Sri Lanka fought valiantly but ultimately fell short by a single run. Despite efforts from Muditha Lakshan (58 not out) and Sangeeth Cooray (24), Hong Kong's bowlers managed to clinch the close encounter. Rath, who has roots in Odisha, India, has a significant cricketing history, having previously captained Hong Kong internationally.
