Apr 14, Kathmandu- Today, the match between Nepal and Hong Kong in the ACC Premier Cup in Oman will be split due to rain.

The match is scheduled to start at 11:45 PM at Al Amerat Cricket Ground-1. However, it is currently raining lightly on the playing ground. The pitch is covered with a cover. Therefore, it is seen that the over will be reduced and the game will start a bit late.

The time of toss will be determined only after the water stops. The toss should be at 11:15 according to regular time. However, that will be late.

The players of both the teams have already reached the field. As Oman heats up, the games will start shortly after the rain stops.

Nepal wants to defeat Hong Kong and keep the semi-final trip a formality only. Nepal defeated Malaysia by 5 wickets in the first match and Qatar by 32 runs in the second match. While Hong Kong defeated Qatar by 26 runs in the first match, they were defeated by Saudi Arabia by 55 runs.

Nine T20I matches have been played between Nepal and Hong Kong. Both the teams won the same 4 matches, one match was cancelled due to rain.

In the last five matches, Nepal won 2 matches while losing 2 matches. The winner of the 10-team Premier Cup will be eligible to play in the Asia Cup T20 tournament.