In a dominant performance at the Yeonhui Cricket Ground, Incheon, the Philippines claimed a 42-run victory over Indonesia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Region Qualifier B on September 29, 2024. The win was powered by a crucial knock from Arashdeep Samra, who was named Player of the Match for his 55-run innings and strong all-round contribution.
Key Highlights:
- Arashdeep Samra’s Knock: Samra anchored the Philippines’ innings with a crucial 55 off 41 balls, stabilizing their innings and setting a defendable target.
- Indonesian Bowling Effort: Despite strong efforts from Danilson Hawoe and Ferdinando Banunaek, who each picked up two wickets, Indonesia struggled to restrict the Philippines, who finished at 113/6 in 20 overs.
- Philippines Bowlers Dominate: In reply, Indonesia’s batting faltered under pressure, with Liam Myott’s outstanding figures of 4/11 dismantling the Indonesian lineup. Jonathon Tuffin and Huzaifa Mohammed also contributed with key wickets.
- Indonesia’s Struggle with the Bat: The Indonesian side was unable to build partnerships, with Padmakar Surve being the only standout performer, scoring 38 off 45 balls*, but he received little support from the rest of the team, leading to their collapse for 71 in 18 overs.
Key Moments:
- Arashdeep Samra’s Steady Knock: With early wickets falling, Samra stood tall, contributing a valuable half-century that proved to be the backbone of the Philippines’ innings.
- Liam Myott’s Bowling Brilliance: Myott’s 4-wicket haul sealed the game for the Philippines as he ran through Indonesia’s lower order, ensuring they never had a chance to chase down the target.
- Indonesia’s Collapse: Losing wickets at regular intervals, Indonesia could not recover after being reduced to 12/3 early in their innings, with their batters failing to offer any resistance against the disciplined Philippine attack.
Brief Scores:
Philippines: 113/6 in 20 overs (Arashdeep Samra 55, Nivek Tanner 25; Danilson Hawoe 2/17, Ferdinando Banunaek 2/16)
Indonesia: 71 all out in 18 overs (Padmakar Surve 38*, Liam Myott 4/11, Jonathon Tuffin 2/9)
Result: Philippines won by 42 runs
Player of the Match: Arashdeep Samra (Philippines) – 55 runs off 41 balls
The Philippines claimed a crucial victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifier B, led by Arashdeep Samra’s all-round performance and Liam Myott’s superb bowling. Indonesia will need to regroup and improve their batting performance in future matches to stay competitive in the tournament.
