Kuala Lumpur – In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A, Singapore triumphed over Maldives by 47 runs in a match held on Saturday, 31st August 2024, at the Bayuemas Oval. A solid half-century by Manpreet Singh and a disciplined bowling performance were key to Singapore’s victory.
Singapore’s Innings:
Batting first, Singapore posted a competitive total of 153/7 in their 20 overs. Captain and wicketkeeper Manpreet Singh led the charge with a composed 51 off 42 balls, supported by Surendran Chandramohan, who added 40 off 36 balls. Despite a shaky start, where Singapore lost four wickets within the powerplay, the middle-order stabilized the innings, allowing Singapore to set a challenging target for the Maldives.
Maldives’ Response:
Chasing 154, the Maldives never got going, with Singapore’s bowlers consistently applying pressure. Janak Prakash was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3/20, while Amartya Kaul also impressed with 3/20. The Maldives managed only 106/8 in their 20 overs, with Mohamed Shiyam’s 25* off 26 balls being the only notable contribution.
Brief Scores:
Singapore: 153/7 in 20 overs (Manpreet Singh 51, Surendran Chandramohan 40; Leem Shafeeq 2/27, Umar Adam 2/35)
Maldives: 106/8 in 20 overs (Mohamed Shiyam 25*; Janak Prakash 3/20, Amartya Kaul 3/20)
Result: Singapore won by 47 runs
Player of the Match: Manpreet Singh (Singapore)
Singapore’s win cements their strong position in the Asia Qualifier, while the Maldives will need to reflect on their batting struggles as they prepare for their upcoming matches.
