Updated standings after Kuwait vs Malaysia, match 2

Kuwait joined Malaysia in the second match of the T20 International Tri-nations Cup 2024. The Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur hosted this exciting match in which Malaysia emerged victorious.

With the convincing win, Malaysia have jumped to the top of the points table with two points and a net run rate of +1,130. It was the first defeat of the 2024 T20 International Tri-nations Cup for Kuwait, who dropped to second spot. They also have two points and a net run rate of -0.610. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has yet to get on the board and is in third place with a net run rate of -0.573.

Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir star in Malaysia’s victory over Kuwait T20 International Tri-Nations Cup 2024

Malaysia won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second match of the 2024 T20 International Tri-nations Cup. The decision paid off as they did not let Kuwait’s batters get away.

Only Meet Bhavsar (14) and skipper Mohammed Aslam (16) reached double figures for Kuwait as they were bowled out for a paltry total of 70 in 15.5 overs.

Pavandeep Singh was excellent with the ball for Malaysia. He took 4/16 in 3.5 overs, including a maiden. Muhammad Amir was also exceptional, registering figures of 3/20 in his four overs.

Chasing the modest total, Malaysian captain Syed Aziz opened the batting and kept the innings together nicely after the middle order faltered. Aziz scored 35 before falling, with 10 needed to win.

Muhammad Amir’s 17-ball 15 helped them chase down the total in 15.2 overs with five wickets in hand. Adnan Idrees took two wickets for Kuwait. They tried their best but there were not enough runs on the board to defend as they suffered their first defeat of the tournament.

With the five-wicket win over Kuwait, Malaysia started their T20 International Tri-nations Cup 2024 campaign on a winning note. They will look to continue the winning momentum when they face Hong Kong on Friday, August 23.

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Edited by Nihal