Flashback - Famous matches from past ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 will be held in the United Arab Emirates from October 18 – November 2, 2019. The past five editions of the event have seen some exhilarating performances

Hong Kong beat Afghanistan in last-ball thriller – July 21, 2015

Mark Chapman's 40 off 25 balls and Babar Hayat’s 20 off nine propelled Hong Kong to a dramatic five-wicket win over Afghanistan in Malahide, thus helping them book their second straight trip to the Men’s T20 World Cup. It was also the East Asian country’s first ever T20 win over Afghanistan (had lost six times before).

Batting first, Nawroz Mangal’s 53 and Asghar Afghan’s 29 had helped Afghanistan reach 161 for seven in their stipulated 20 overs. In reply, Jamie Atkinson’s 47 helped Hong Kong stay on par before Chapman and Hayat took over in the closing stages of the game.  

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