Malaysia won by eight wickets with 48 balls remaining against Hong Kong in the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition, with Muhamad Syahadat scoring 36 and Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir taking three wickets apiece in a commanding Group B performance. Malaysia completed the chase at 84/2 in 12 overs after restricting Hong Kong to 81/9.

Hong Kong found runs hard to come by across their 20 overs. Shiv Mathur led their effort with 29 runs, while Nizakat Khan made 19 and Hassan Khan Mohammad contributed 13, but the innings never gathered the momentum needed to set Malaysia a testing target.

Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir did the decisive damage with three wickets each, while Muhammad Wafiq added one wicket. Their combined six wickets ensured Hong Kong were unable to build substantial stands or take the innings beyond 81/9.

Malaysia’s pursuit was assured from the outset. Muhamad Syahadat’s 36 and Virandeep Singh’s 32 supplied the bulk of the required runs, with Muhammad Haziq Aiman adding 6 as Malaysia reached 84/2 with eight overs still unused. Nasrulla Rana took both Hong Kong wickets, but there was too little on the board for the bowlers to defend.

The result extends Malaysia’s series lead to 1-0 after the second match of the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition. Earlier on Wednesday, Afghanistan opened Group A with a 48-run win. Hong Kong next face Oman on Thursday, September 24, while Afghanistan meet Nepal on the same day; Malaysia’s next fixture is against Oman on Friday, September 25.

Key performers

  • Muhamad Syahadat, Malaysia: 36 runs
  • Virandeep Singh, Malaysia: 32 runs
  • Pavandeep Singh, Malaysia: 3 wickets
  • Muhammad Amir, Malaysia: 3 wickets
  • Shiv Mathur, Hong Kong: 29 runs
  • Nasrulla Rana, Hong Kong: 2 wickets

NerdSports Stat: Muhamad Syahadat and Virandeep Singh scored 68 of Malaysia’s 84 runs in the chase — more than 80% of the winning total.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Hong Kong and Malaysia?

Malaysia won the match by eight wickets with 48 balls remaining.

What is the series standing after this match?

Malaysia lead the Asian Games Men’s Cricket Competition series standing 1-0.

Who was the top scorer in this match?

Muhamad Syahadat top-scored with 36 runs.

When is the next match in the series?

Hong Kong face Oman on Thursday, September 24.