Malaysia secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Mongolia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A match held at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi. Malaysia bowled out Mongolia for just 31 runs and chased the target with ease in just 2.1 overs.
After winning the toss, Malaysia elected to field first, and their decision was immediately justified. Mongolia’s batting lineup collapsed spectacularly, managing to score only 31 runs in 16.1 overs. Malaysia’s bowling attack, led by Virandeep Singh, was devastating. Singh took a sensational 4 wickets for just 5 runs in his 4 overs, completely dismantling the Mongolian side. Muhammad Amir also delivered an economical spell, taking 1 wicket for just 2 runs in 4 overs, while Pavandeep Singh and Rizwan Haider contributed with a wicket each.
Mongolia’s top scorer was Mohan Vivekanandan, who managed just 8 runs off 26 balls, further highlighting their struggles. The Malaysian bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, with Mongolia losing wickets at regular intervals.
In response, Malaysia’s opening pair of Syed Aziz and Zubaidi Zulkifle made light work of the small target. Aziz smashed an unbeaten 31 off 11 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, to seal the win in just 2.1 overs, while Zulkifle added 3 runs off 3 balls.
Key Highlights:
- Virandeep Singh’s 4-wicket haul: Singh’s remarkable figures of 4/5 in 4 overs were the highlight of the match, as he tore through Mongolia’s batting lineup.
- Malaysia’s Dominant Chase: Chasing just 32 runs, Malaysia finished the game in just 2.1 overs, with Syed Aziz showcasing his attacking prowess.
- Mongolia’s struggles with the bat continued, with only one player, Mohan Vivekanandan, managing to cross double figures in the match.
Records and Notable Performances:
- Mohan Vivekanandan became Mongolia’s top scorer in T20Is, surpassing Amarmend’s tally of 69 runs with his total of 75.
- Virandeep Singh’s bowling performance was one of the most economical in the tournament, conceding only 5 runs in 4 overs while taking 4 crucial wickets.
Brief Scores:
Mongolia: 31 all out in 16.1 overs (Mohan Vivekanandan 8, Virandeep Singh 4/5, Muhammad Amir 1/2)
Malaysia: 35/0 in 2.1 overs (Syed Aziz 31*, Zubaidi Zulkifle 3*)
Result: Malaysia won by 10 wickets (with 107 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Virandeep Singh for his outstanding all-round performance with 4 wickets for 5 runs.
With this dominant performance, Malaysia showcased their strength and sealed the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A title, putting in a clinical display in both bowling and batting.
