Hong Kong knocked out of World T20

Hong Kong became the first side to be knocked out of the World Twenty20 as they lost by seven wickets to Afghanistan in Chittagong. Set 154 to avoid an early exit of their own, Afghanistan won the Group A game with two overs to spare thanks to Shafiqullah's unbeaten 51 off 24 balls. He effectively settled the contest with three sixes in the 17th over, after Mohammad Shahzad fell for 68. Bangladesh beat Nepal by eight wickets on the same ground later on Tuesday. The hosts overhauled a modestarget of 127 with 4.3 overs unused to go two points clear at the top of the group.