The second day of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Asia Division 2 Qualifier commenced at 9:30 AM in Bangkok. Two thrilling matches were scheduled at the Terdthai Cricket Ground (TCG) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The day started with a highly anticipated TCG clash between Hong Kong, China, and Bhutan. Oman prepared to face Saudi Arabia in a riveting encounter at AIT.
As the morning progressed, the atmosphere at both venues grew increasingly electric, with fans and supporters from all four nations eagerly cheering on their respective teams. Hong Kong China displayed a remarkable performance against a determined Bhutan side, showcasing their skills and strategic insight. Meanwhile, Oman and Saudi Arabia engaged in a fierce battle of wits and willpower, each team striving to gain an edge. The day promised an unforgettable experience for cricket enthusiasts as these young talents continued to exhibit their prowess in the quest for World Cup glory.
In an enthralling display of cricket, Hong Kong, China, and Oman emerged victorious in their respective matches. Hong Kong China faced a stern challenge from Bhutan, while Oman asserted dominance over their Gulf rivals, Saudi Arabia.
At the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok, Thailand, Bhutan’s national cricket team captain won the toss and elected to bat first against Hong Kong, China. Bhutan’s opening batsman, Tshering Ribden, got off to a promising start, hitting two boundaries in the second over. However, Sufyan Khan quickly responded, dismissing Kinley Phuntso for a mere 1 run, caught at cover, with Bhutan scoring 13.
Despite the early setback, Tenzin Rabgey showed resilience, striking a beautiful drive for four runs. At the same time, Tshering continued his aggressive batting, hitting over mid-on. Bhutan steadily progressed to 39 for 1 after 10 overs, with Tshering on 22 and Tenzin on 12.
Trying to accelerate the scoring rate, Tshering took on left-arm spinner Shayan Puri, only to be caught long-on for 24, leaving Bhutan at 45 for 2. The introduction of leg-spinner Harry Hodgson added more pressure on Bhutan’s batters, as Ronak Pradhan was dismissed, skying a delivery to mid-off.
Bhutan found themselves in deep trouble as Tenzin fell for 21, succumbing to a runout, with the score at 65 for 4. The two spinners, Hodgson and Puri, wreaked havoc on Bhutan’s middle order, claiming the next four wickets in quick succession.

During the match at Terdthai Cricket Ground, the Bhutanese team experienced a dramatic collapse as they tumbled from a stable 65 for 3 to a precarious 73 for 8. Puri ended his brilliant spell with an impressive 10-3-18-4. However, with nine wickets down, Bhutan managed to hang on, showing resilience in the face of adversity.
Hong Kong, China, and Oman delivered outstanding performances in their respective cricket matches against Bhutan and Saudi Arabia. Hong Kong China played against Bhutan and won by four wickets. Oman played against Saudi Arabia and won by a significant 141 runs.
In the Hong Kong China versus Bhutan match, Bhutan chose to bat first. They did well early on, but Hong Kong China’s bowlers, especially Harry Hodgson and Shayan Puri, took seven wickets together. Bhutan lost all their wickets for 85 runs in 31.4 overs.
Hong Kong China had to score 86 runs to win. They also lost some early wickets but eventually managed to win the match with a score of 86 for 6 wickets in 24.5 overs.
In the other match, Oman batted first and set a big target of 223 runs for Saudi Arabia. Jeet Shah played a vital role in Oman’s batting, scoring 55 runs. Saudi Arabia tried to reach the target but could only score 81 runs in less than 20 overs. Oman won the match by 141 runs.
The second half of Oman’s innings saw a remarkable turnaround, largely thanks to Nitish Nadendla’s impressive performance. He scored 60 runs from 65 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes. Together with Jeet Shah, they added 56 runs in 9 overs, bringing Oman’s score to 149 for 7 before Shah was run out.

Pratiesh Ramesh also contributed valuable runs, adding 61 for the eighth wicket with Nitish, who reached a determined 50 before being the eighth wicket to fall at 210. Saudi Arabia’s bowling attack struggled, conceding 43 extras. Oman finished with a competitive total of 222 for 8.
In response, Saudi Arabia’s batting lineup faltered, losing 5 wickets for 32 runs within the first 10 overs. Opening bowler Puladith claimed two wickets, but Arya Sampat’s slow left-arm spin proved most devastating, taking 4 wickets for 21 runs.
Saudi Arabia’s Fahad Munir scored the highest with 15 runs, while Ahmed Faisal contributed 12. Oman’s disciplined bowling and fielding left Saudi Arabia all out for 81 in less than 20 overs, securing a 141-run victory.
As a result, Oman rose to the top of Group B, leading on net run rate (NRR)—a method used to break ties in multi-team limited-overs tournaments. The Net Run Rate (NRR) is a crucial metric in cricket that evaluates a team’s performance throughout a tournament. It is calculated by subtracting the average runs per over scored against a team from the average runs per over scored by the same team.
While Saudi Arabia faced a difficult day, they still had an opportunity to improve their standing in the tournament. Bhutan’s performance against Hong Kong China suggests that even the most challenging opponents can be made to struggle for runs, leaving Group B wide open for the taking.
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