Kuala Lumpur – Kuwait secured a dominant 8-wicket victory over Myanmar in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A match at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Yasin Patel’s stellar bowling performance, which earned him the Player of the Match award, helped Kuwait restrict Myanmar to a paltry 47/7 in 20 overs. Kuwait chased down the target with ease, securing the win with 99 balls to spare.
Yasin Patel Shines as Myanmar Crumbles
After opting to bat first, Myanmar’s batting lineup crumbled under Kuwait’s disciplined bowling attack. Yasin Patel was the standout performer, delivering a devastating spell of 3/6 in his 4 overs. He was well-supported by Adnan Idrees, who picked up 2 wickets for just 10 runs, and Shiraz Khan, who chipped in with a wicket as well. Myanmar struggled to get any momentum, with only Pyae Phyo Wai offering some resistance with a gritty 16 off 38 balls.
The fall of wickets at regular intervals meant Myanmar could never recover, and they ended their innings at a mere 47/7, failing to capitalize on their decision to bat first.
Kuwait’s Batting Blitz Seals the Victory
In response, Kuwait’s batsmen made quick work of the small target. Despite losing two wickets, Ravija Sandaruwan’s explosive 20 off 7 balls and Clinto Anto’s unbeaten 14 off 7 balls ensured there were no hiccups in the chase. Kuwait reached the target in just 3.3 overs, finishing at 48/2.
Key Records and Highlights
- Yasin Patel’s Match-Winning Spell: Yasin Patel’s figures of 3/6 are among the best bowling performances in the Asia Qualifier A tournament so far.
- Myanmar’s Struggle: Myanmar’s total of 47/7 is one of the lowest scores in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
- Quick Chase by Kuwait: Kuwait chased down the target of 48 in just 3.3 overs, one of the quickest chases in T20I history.
Brief Scores:
Myanmar: 47/7 in 20 overs (Pyae Phyo Wai 16, Yasin Patel 3/6, Adnan Idrees 2/10)
Kuwait: 48/2 in 3.3 overs (Ravija Sandaruwan 20, Clinto Anto 14*, Pyae Phyo Wai 1/25)
Result: Kuwait won by 8 wickets (with 99 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Yasin Patel (Kuwait)
Kuwait’s dominant performance in both batting and bowling has further solidified their position as one of the top contenders in the Asia Qualifier A, as they eye a spot in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
