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Patna : India scored 285/7 in 50 over against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on September 18, 2018, riding on 127 in 120 ball by opener Shikhar Dhawan, his 14th ODI century, and 60 in 70 ball by Ambati Rayudu. Dhawan and Rayudu were involved in a 116 run partnership for the second wicket. Dhawan hit 15 fours and 2 sixes in his 127 while Rayudu hit 3 fours and 2 sixes in his 60.
Dinesh Karthik, who is playing as a batsman in the ODI, hit 33 in 36 ball with 3 fours. But, wicketkeeper M S Dhoni was out without scoring. Kedar Jadhav made 28 with a six. Captain Rohit Sharma was out for 23 in 22 ball with 4 fours. Rohit and Dhawan were involved in 45 run partnership for the first wicket.
For Hong Kong, who won the toss but opted to bowl, Kinchit Shah took 3/39 while Ehsan Khan took 2/65.