Archive · 24 Sep 2026
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.
Malaysia defeated Hong Kong, China by eight wickets in the Group B opener at Korogi Sports Park.
Hong Kong, China made 81/9 after Malaysia’s bowlers took control with spin.
Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir Azim claimed three wickets each for Malaysia.
Virandeep Singh and Muhamad Syahadat scored unbeaten 32 and 36 respectively.
Malaysia reached 84/2 in 12 overs, with 48 balls remaining.
- Who
- Malaysia and Hong Kong, China played in the Group B opener.
- What
- Malaysia defeated Hong Kong, China by eight wickets in a men’s cricket match.
- When
- Thursday, during the Asian Games 2026 campaign.
- Where
- Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
- Why
- Malaysia won its opening Group B match while competing for qualification to the quarterfinals.
- 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.