On day two of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-regional Qualifier A, Malaysia and Hong Kong China solidified their positions as tournament favorites. Both teams secured dominant victories over Myanmar and Mongolia, respectively. This result allowed Malaysia and Hong Kong China to maintain their unblemished records in the competition, demonstrating their consistent performances and cricketing prowess.
In their match against Myanmar, Malaysia put on a commanding display, ultimately winning by a convincing margin. Meanwhile, Hong Kong China proved too strong for Mongolia, as they comfortably emerged victorious in their encounter. These results highlight the strength and depth of Malaysia and Hong Kong China’s squads, positioning them as strong contenders to progress further in the tournament. As the competition continues, fans eagerly anticipate more thrilling cricket and outstanding performances from these two in-form teams.
Malaysia’s disciplined bowling attack restricted Myanmar to a modest 75 runs, paving the way for an impressive 10-wicket victory. As the match progressed, Captain Syed Aziz demonstrated a composed and unwavering performance, securing an unbeaten 20 runs showcasing their dominance.
Hong Kong China’s Ehsan Khan delivered a career-best 4-5 to dismantle Mongolia’s batting lineup, bundling them out for a meager 17 runs. Opening bowler Ayush Shukla etched his name in history by becoming the third player to bowl four maidens in a Men’s T20I innings, joining the elite ranks of only five cricketers to achieve this feat. Chasing a paltry target, Hong Kong China swiftly secured victory in less than two overs.
In another thrilling encounter, Singapore recovered from a precarious 53-5 to post a competitive total of 153 against Maldives. Manpreet Singh’s crucial 51, in partnership with Surendran Chandramohan’s valuable 40, forged an 87-run sixth-wicket stand. Their combined efforts paid off as Singapore successfully restricted the Maldives to 106, emerging victorious and adding another captivating chapter.
Maldives vs Singapore
In a surprising turn, Singapore chose to bat first in their early morning clash against Maldives at the Bayuemas Oval. Maldives seized the opportunity, with Adam Nasif claiming two quick wickets, including the prized scalp of opener Aritra Dutta, caught and bowled for a mere 6 runs.
However, his aggressive approach led to his dismissal, as he was caught by Hassan Ibrahim off Ali Sunaan’s bowling. Singapore found themselves in a precarious position at 53-5 in the ninth over, desperately needing a partnership to steady the ship.
Enter captain Manpreet Singh and Surendran Chandramohan, who crafted a crucial 87-run stand that spanned over ten overs. Manpreet hit three towering sixes while Chandramohan struck two, reviving Singapore’s hopes for a competitive total.
Chasing over 7.5 runs per over for victory, Maldives struggled to find their rhythm. Janak Prakash wasted no time making an impact, taking just three balls to dismiss Adam Nasif, who was caught by Rahul Sheshadri. Prakash claimed two more wickets, finishing with impressive figures of 3-20, equaled by Amartya Kaul.
Despite their efforts, Singapore’s spirited fightback and disciplined bowling performance secured them a well-deserved 47-run victory in this gripping ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub-regional Qualifier A encounter.
Brief Score:
Singapore 153/7 in 20 Overs (Manpreet Singh 51, Chandramohan 40, Shafeeq 2-27) beat Maldives 106/8 in 20 Overs (Shiyam 25, Prakash 3-20, Kaul 3-20) by 47 Runs*
Player of the Match: Manpreet Singh (Singapore)
Myanmar vs Malaysia
At the UKM-YSD Oval, a young and relatively inexperienced Myanmar team displayed resilience and potential, successfully batting out their full quota of overs. Ko Lin Thu, Pyae Phyo Wai, and captain Htet Lin Aung hit towering sixes during their respective innings. Wai emerged as the top scorer with a solid 26, well supported by Khin Aye, who remained unbeaten on 14.
Aslam Khan and Aqeel Wahid further showcased their fielding prowess, resulting in a run-out each and capping off an impressive effort in the field by the host nation.
Faced with defending a modest total of 75, Myanmar’s bowlers started strongly. Wai led the charge, dismissing Ahmad Zubaidi for just 1 in the second over.He continued his impressive performance by taking two more early wickets. Malaysia is in a precarious position at 39-4 in the seventh over.
In a strategic move, skipper Syed Aziz and Virandeep were pushed down the batting order to allow the rest of the lineup to contribute. This decision paid dividends, as the experienced duo steadied the ship, scoring 41 runs in a mere 17 balls to complete a successful chase and secure Malaysia’s victory.
Brief Score:
Malaysia 78/4 in 9.4 Overs (Virandeep 23, Syed Aziz 20*, Wai 3-20) beat Myanmar 75/7 in 20 Overs (Wai 26, Vijay Unni 1-9, Virandeep 1-10) by 6 Wickets*
Player of the Match: Virandeep Singh (Malaysia)
Hong Kong China vs Mongolia
Opting to bowl first, Hong Kong China’s captain Nizakat Khan saw his decision pay off as his bowlers put on a clinical display to dismantle Mongolia’s batting lineup.
Ayush Shukla set the tone in the first over, claiming the wicket of Bat Yalalt Namsrai to complete a wicket maiden. Shukla continued his remarkable spell, bowling three more maidens and maintaining a stranglehold on Mongolia’s scoring. Ateeq Iqbal complemented Shukla’s accuracy with an economical 1-6, including 21 dot balls.
Left-arm spinner Yasim Murtaza and Anas Khan contributed with two wickets each. Still, Ehsan Khan stole the spotlight, claiming four scalps, including the prized wicket of Mongolian captain Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan.
Chasing a meager target of 18 runs, Zeeshan Ali wasted no time setting the tempo, hitting Erdenebulgan for two fours in the first over. He continued his aggressive approach, finding the boundary again in the second over to seal a comprehensive 9-wicket victory for Hong Kong China, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned.
Brief Score:
Hong Kong China 18/1 in 1.4 Overs (Zeeshan Ali 15, Lutbayar 1-5) beat Mongolia 17/10 in 14.2 Overs (Vivekanandan 5, Ehsan Khan 4-5) by 9 Wickets*
Player of the Match: Ehsan Khan (Hong Kong, China)
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