In cricket, defending champions India have set a victory target of 286 runs for Hong Kong in their opener at the  Asia Cup ODI at Dubai. 

Put in to bat, India scored 285 for 7 in the stipulated 50 overs.

Earlier, Shikhar Dhawan scored 127 which was his 14th ODI century. He and Ambati Rayudu who scored 60 were involved in a 116 run partnership.

India have opted to play with their two wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav while pacer Khaleel Ahmed is making his One-Day International debut.  

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will take on Pakistan tomorrow. The match will begin at 5 p.m. Indian Standard Time.   

All India Radio will broadcast live commentary on the match from 4:30 PM. onwards.