Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur,— Kuwait continued their impressive form in the Malaysia Tri-Nation T20I Series, defeating hosts Malaysia by 18 runs in a tightly contested match. Mohammed Aslam was the standout performer, earning the Player of the Match award for his all-around contribution of 28 runs and 3/16 with the ball.
Kuwait, after being put in to bat by Malaysia, posted a competitive total of 163/7 in their 20 overs. Meet Bhavsar anchored the innings with a well-constructed 59 off 47 balls, while Mohammed Aslam provided the finishing touches with a quickfire 28 off 17 deliveries. Aqeel Wahid and Syed Aziz were the pick of the bowlers for Malaysia, claiming 2/25 and 2/28, respectively.
In reply, Malaysia struggled to build partnerships and chase the target. Aqeel Wahid’s unbeaten 47 off 30 balls was the highlight of their innings, but it wasn’t enough to take them over the line. Mohammed Aslam’s 3/16 in his 4 overs proved to be decisive, as Kuwait restricted Malaysia to 145/8, securing an 18-run victory.
Key Record:
- Yasin Patel set a new record for the most catches by a fielder for Kuwait in T20Is, with 18 catches, surpassing Bilal Tahir’s previous record of 17.
Brief Scores:
Kuwait: 163/7 in 20 overs (Meet Bhavsar 59, Mohammed Aslam 28, Aqeel Wahid 2/25, Syed Aziz 2/28)
Malaysia: 145/8 in 20 overs (Aqeel Wahid 47*, Sharvin Muniandy 39, Mohammed Aslam 3/16, Yasin Patel 2/32)
Result: Kuwait won by 18 runs.
Player of the Match: Mohammed Aslam (28 & 3/16)
