By Manvindar Singh 
Malaysia produced a breathtaking performance to seal the 2025 Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy, defeating Hong Kong by 10 wickets in a rain-hit final at the Singapore National Cricket Ground. With just 5 overs per side, the match was reduced to a high-stakes sprint — and Malaysia sprinted all the way to glory.
Rain Sets the Stage for Drama
Intermittent showers meant the final was cut short, transforming it into a five-over shootout. Hong Kong, after winning the toss and opting to bat, failed to post a competitive total. Malaysia’s bowlers kept things tight from ball one, applying early pressure that Hong Kong never recovered from.
Hong Kong Stumble Under Pressure
Anshy Rath was the lone bright spot for Hong Kong, blasting 27 off 12 balls with flair. However, the top order collapsed around him as Zeeshan Ali (11), Babar Hayat (4), and Nizakat Khan (5) all fell cheaply. Virandeep Singh struck twice, while Vijay Unni added a scalp, helping restrict Hong Kong to a modest 52 for 4.
Aziz Ignites the Chase
Malaysia’s response was nothing short of ferocious. Captain Syed Aziz exploded with a sensational 36* off just 9 deliveries, hammering five sixes in an unforgettable display of power-hitting. At the other end, Aslam Khan played the perfect foil, racing to 18* off 5 balls.
Together, the openers finished the chase in just 14 balls, leaving the stunned Hong Kong side with no answers and the crowd in awe.
Malaysia Crowned Champions
With this emphatic win, Malaysia asserted their dominance in the associate cricketing world, lifting the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy in style. The team’s fearless approach, especially under pressure, signals a promising future for Malaysian cricket.
Brief Scores:
Hong Kong 52/4 (5 overs)
Malaysia 55/0 (2.2 overs)
Player of the Match:
Syed Aziz – 36* (9) & 1-0-9-0
Anas Ahmed 
Tim Douglas