PAK vs HK 1st Quarter Final Results

12:04 AM IST UPDATE - 11.40 pm GMT - Well, if you were wondering why the toss has not taken place yet, it is because, as expected, rain has arrived in Nisshin and it is coming down heavily at the moment. The conditions are certainly not conducive for any immediate start, with the players and officials waiting for the weather to ease before we can get this quarter-final underway. We will keep you updated as we get more information.

12:03 AM IST A disappointing start to the knockouts - It is a heartbreaking end to Hong Kong, China's campaign, particularly after they would have fancied their chances of putting up a real fight against the Men in Green and perhaps even producing an upset. Coincidentally, Pakistan were also the side that knocked them out at this stage in the previous Games, but at least that contest was decided on the field. This time, there was nothing Hong Kong China could do as the rain had the final say.

12:02 AM IST Rain has the final say - That was quick - we have the official word now, and this quarter-final has been abandoned without the toss. The rain in Nisshin has shown no signs of letting up, with the forecast offering little hope of a window for play. As a result, Pakistan progress to the semi-finals without taking the field, going through on their higher ICC T20I ranking.

11:10 PM IST Low bounce and looming clouds - Run-scoring at Korogi Sports Park has been a real grind, with totals above 120 proving tough to chase on this former baseball turf. The aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan still brings heavy cloud cover and a serious threat of rain today. With conditions tricky and the weather unsettled, the toss will be crucial. Stay right where you are as the coin toss is up next!

11:09 PM IST Hong Kong seeking patience and discipline - Hong Kong gained plenty of confidence from beating Oman, but their collapse against Malaysia was a clear reminder to protect their wickets. Senior batters Babar Hayat and Nizakat Khan must anchor the innings and avoid soft dismissals. With the ball, Ehsan Khan and Ayush Shukla will look to bowl tight lines and test the patience of the Pakistani lineup.

11:08 PM IST Pakistan testing fresh talent - Pakistan step out for their first T20 match in seven months with an exciting young lineup eager to impress. Having watched earlier games, their key takeaway will be to avoid reckless shots on this sluggish pitch. Talents like Saim Ayub need to rotate the strike smartly, while spinners Abrar Ahmed and Sufyan Moqim look to tie down the scoring from the start.