Singapore registered a dominant 8-wicket win over Myanmar in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A match, held at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Myanmar was bowled out for just 45 runs, setting up an easy chase for Singapore, who wrapped up the match in just 4.4 overs.
After winning the toss, Singapore elected to field first and unleashed a devastating bowling attack on Myanmar. Myanmar’s batting lineup collapsed, with Harsha Bharadwaj leading the charge, taking a brilliant 4 wickets for 8 runs in his 4 overs. Myanmar struggled to build any momentum, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Only Htet Lin Aung (11 off 15) and Thuya Aung (11 off 26) managed to reach double digits as Myanmar’s innings was wrapped up for a meager total of 45 in 17.5 overs. Singapore’s bowlers were exceptional, with Ramesh Kalimuthu (2/12) and Aryaveer Chaudhary (2/9) providing crucial support to Bharadwaj’s fiery spell.
In response, Singapore’s chase was a formality. Though they lost two early wickets, including opener Aman Desai for a duck, William Simpson’s explosive 24 off 8 balls* ensured there were no further hiccups. Along with Rahul Sheshadri (15* off 10), Singapore comfortably chased down the target of 46 in just 4.4 overs to secure an easy win.
Key Highlights:
- Harsha Bharadwaj’s 4-wicket haul: Bharadwaj was the star with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for just 8 runs in his 4 overs, dismantling Myanmar’s batting lineup.
- William Simpson’s fiery knock: Simpson’s unbeaten 24 off 8 balls, including 4 fours and a six, ensured Singapore made light work of the small target.
- Myanmar’s batting woes: Myanmar struggled against Singapore’s disciplined bowling attack, with no batsman crossing 15 runs in the innings.
Records and Notable Performances:
- Harsha Bharadwaj’s figures of 4/8 were the standout performance of the match, highlighting his control and precision.
- Myanmar’s total of 45 is one of their lowest scores in T20Is, reflecting the dominance of Singapore’s bowling attack.
Brief Scores:
Myanmar: 45 all out in 17.5 overs (Htet Lin Aung 11, Thuya Aung 11; Harsha Bharadwaj 4/8, Aryaveer Chaudhary 2/9)
Singapore: 47/2 in 4.4 overs (William Simpson 24*, Rahul Sheshadri 15*; Htet Lin Aung 1/17, Pyae Phyo Wai 1/18)
Result: Singapore won by 8 wickets (with 92 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: Harsha Bharadwaj for his match-winning spell of 4/8
With this comprehensive victory, Singapore continues to assert its dominance in the tournament, while Myanmar will look to bounce back from their disappointing performance.
