Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur — Hong Kong secured a thrilling 7-run win against Malaysia in a closely contested match at the KCC T20I Tri-Nations Cup. The match, held under challenging conditions, saw both teams battling hard, but it was Hong Kong’s disciplined bowling that eventually made the difference.
Hong Kong, after being put in to bat first by Malaysia, posted a total of 153/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Babar Hayat was the standout performer with a crucial 48 off 34 balls, while Nizakat Khan chipped in with 41 off 44 balls. Syed Aziz was the pick of the bowlers for Malaysia, claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs.
In response, Malaysia started well but lost wickets at crucial intervals. Despite Ahmed Aqeel’s steady 34 off 37 balls and some late hitting from Ahmed Faiz (25 off 17 balls), they fell short of the target, finishing at 146/7 in their 20 overs. Ehsan Khan was the star with the ball for Hong Kong, taking 4 wickets for 28 runs, including the crucial wicket of Malaysia’s captain Syed Aziz.
Brief Scores:
Hong Kong: 153/6 in 20 overs (Babar Hayat 48, Nizakat Khan 41, Syed Aziz 3/33)
Malaysia: 146/7 in 20 overs (Ahmed Aqeel 34, Ehsan Khan 4/28, Yasim Murtaza 2/22)
Result: Hong Kong won by 7 runs.
Player of the Match: Ehsan Khan (Hong Kong) – 4/28 & 2* (2 balls).
This win gives Hong Kong an important boost in the KCC T20I Tri-Nations Cup, keeping them in contention for the top spot in the tournament.
