Chittagong: Hong Kong recorded a stunning two-wicket win over Bangladesh in a qualifier but could not prevent the hosts from booking a Super 10 spot in the World Twenty20 here on Thursday.
Chasing a small target of 109, Hong Kong struggled to 50/5 in the 10th over but a fine rear-guard effort from lower-order batsmen, led by Munir Dar (36), took them to a shock win with two balls to spare.
Despite defeat, Bangladesh snuck into the Super 10 by topping Group A on net run rate. They finished on four points – the same as Nepal. Bangladesh would have been knocked out of the tournament had Hong Kong won in 13.1 overs.
Earlier in the day Nepal beat Afghanistan by nine runs. (PTI)
