Bahrain triumphs in low-scoring duel against Malaysia

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain secured a 35-run victory over Malaysia in a tightly contested match at Bayuemas Oval, demonstrating resilience and disciplined performance in the Malaysia T20I Tri-Series. Sohail Ahmed’s pivotal half-century earned him the Player of the Match award.

Malaysia, after winning the toss, elected to bowl, aiming to exploit the morning conditions. Bahrain’s innings began with early setbacks, losing crucial wickets to Pavandeep Singh. However, Sohail Ahmed anchored the innings, scoring a vital 54 off 46 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes. Junaid Aziz provided valuable support with 36 runs, but Bahrain’s lower order struggled against Malaysia’s bowlers. Syed Aziz was the standout bowler for Malaysia, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs. Bahrain managed to post a challenging total of 126/9 in their 20 overs on a pitch that proved difficult for batting.

Malaysia’s chase faltered from the outset, losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite a brief resistance from Vijay Unni Suresh, who scored 28 runs, the Malaysian batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Sharvin Muniyandy contributed 19 runs, but the remaining batsmen failed to make significant contributions. Bahrain’s bowlers were exceptional, with Ali Dawood leading the charge, taking 3 wickets for just 13 runs. Imran Javed Anwar and Abdul Majid Abbasi also bowled economically, picking up 2 wickets each. Malaysia was bowled out for 91 runs in 18.4 overs, falling significantly short of the target.

Sohail Ahmed’s crucial innings and Bahrain’s disciplined bowling were the highlights of the match, securing a well-deserved victory. Malaysia will need to address their batting inconsistencies to bounce back in the series, facing a difficult challenge after three consecutive losses. The Malaysia T20I Tri-Series continues to deliver thrilling matches.