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Daily Tribune
17-03-2025
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- Daily Tribune
Match Report: Bahrain Clinches Malaysia T20I Tri-Series Title with Dominant Final Performance
TDT | Manama Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur Date & Time: Monday, 17th March 2025, 06:00* Series: Malaysia T20I Tri-Series, 2025 In a commanding display of skill and determination, Bahrain emerged victorious in the final of the Malaysia T20I Tri-Series, defeating Hong Kong, China by 8 wickets with 20 balls to spare. The match, held at the Bayuemas Oval, was a fitting conclusion to an exciting tournament, with Bahrain's all-round performance securing them the championship title. Imran Anwar was the star of the match, delivering a match-winning performance with both bat and ball.
Daily Tribune
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain triumphs in low-scoring duel against Malaysia
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.
