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Malaysia Open Asian Games Cricket Campaign With Eight-Wicket Victory

Malaysia began its Asian Games cricket campaign with a strong win.

Hong Kong, China batted first and scored 81 runs for nine wickets.

Malaysia’s bowlers made it difficult for Hong Kong’s batters to score.

Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir Azim each took three wickets.

Malaysia lost two early wickets while chasing the target.

Virandeep Singh and Muhamad Syahadat then played carefully and scored unbeaten runs.

Their partnership helped Malaysia win by eight wickets.

Malaysia and Hong Kong, China will next play Oman in Group B.

Key facts

Match result: Malaysia beat Hong Kong, China by eight wickets.
Malaysia score: 84/2 in 12 overs.
Hong Kong, China score: 81/9 in 20 overs.
Top Malaysia batters: Muhamad Syahadat scored 36 not out and Virandeep Singh scored 32 not out.
Leading Malaysia bowlers: Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir Azim took three wickets each.
Remaining Group B opponents: Both teams will next face Oman.
Qualification format: Two of the three Group B teams qualify for the quarterfinals.

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