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Why Pakistan reached Asian Games semis without a ball bowled vs Hong Kong

Pakistan secured a spot in the men's cricket semifinals at the Asian Games following a rain-abandoned quarterfinal against Hong Kong at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Continuous morning precipitation and saturated grounds prevented any play, leaving higher-seeded Pakistan to advance based on their superior ICC T20I ranking over Hong Kong.

This weather disruption mirrors previous tournament history, including the 2010 bronze-medal finish for Pakistan and recent washouts affecting other fixtures.

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