Bangi – Myanmar showcased a dominant all-round performance to defeat Mongolia by 71 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval. Pyae Phyo Wai starred for Myanmar with an impressive all-round display, guiding his team to a comprehensive victory. His contribution of 39 runs with the bat and a miserly spell of 1/4 in four overs earned him the Player of the Match award.
Myanmar’s Steady Start Sets Competitive Target
Myanmar, after being put into bat by Mongolia, posted a competitive total of 132/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Pyae Phyo Wai was the top scorer with 39 runs from 41 deliveries, providing stability at the top of the order. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, contributions from Khin Aye (24* off 22) and some late-order runs from Ye Naing Tun (11 off 13) helped Myanmar push their total past 130.
Mongolia’s bowlers struggled to contain the Myanmar batsmen, with Mohan Vivekanandan being the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/21 in four overs. Luwsanzundui Erdenebulgan and Tumursukh Turmunkh also chipped in with a wicket each, but the 16 extras conceded added pressure to Mongolia’s cause.
Mongolia Collapse in Pursuit of 133
Chasing 133, Mongolia never got going as Myanmar’s bowlers, led by Aung Ko Ko (2/10) and Khin Aye (2/5), strangled the Mongolian batting lineup. Sanchir Natsagdorj was the top scorer for Mongolia with a painstaking 11 off 35 balls, but the team struggled to build any partnerships.
Thuya Aung (2/18) and captain Htet Lin Aung (1/11) also made crucial breakthroughs as Mongolia could only muster 61/9 in their 20 overs, falling well short of the target.
Brief Scores:
Myanmar: 132/6 in 20 overs (Pyae Phyo Wai 39, Khin Aye 24*, Mohan Vivekanandan 2/21)
Mongolia: 61/9 in 20 overs (Sanchir Natsagdorj 11, Aung Ko Ko 2/10, Khin Aye 2/5)
Result: Myanmar won by 71 runs
Player of the Match: Pyae Phyo Wai (Myanmar)
Myanmar’s victory consolidates their position in the Asia Qualifier as they eye a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
