India posts record Asia Cup score

India posts record Asia Cup score

AP

Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:26:07 PM

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Karachi: Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina hit centuries and led India to a 256-run victory against inexperienced Hong Kong in the Asia Cup on Wednesday.

India posted the Asia Cup's biggest ever score of 374-4 off 50 overs and then bowled Hong Kong for 118 in 36.5 overs. Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 109 off 96 balls while left-handed Raina entertained with his maiden century, 101 off just 68 deliveries.

The Indian skipper also featured in three stumpings behind the wickets off legspinner Piyush Chawla, who took 4-23.