Kathmandu, Sept. 8 -- Babar Hayat struck an unbeaten century in a crucial 128-run partnership with Ehsan Khan as Hong Kong posted 261 for seven against Nepal in their final group match of the ACC Men's Premier Cup in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Hong Kong, opting in to bat after winning the toss at Bayuemas Cricket Oval, appeared to be in serious trouble at 133-7 before Hayat and Khan rescued the innings. Their unbeaten eighth-wicket stand, worth 128 from 115 balls, lifted Hong Kong to a competitive total of 261.

Hayat finished unbeaten on 117 from 126 balls, hitting seven fours and seven sixes. He had to leave the field briefly after being injured while batting but returned to complete his innings. He dramatically reached his century in th...