Singapore secured a thrilling 5-wicket win over Kuwait in Match 17 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, on Friday, 6th September 2024. Ramesh Kalimuthu’s match-winning spell of 5/21 set the stage for Singapore, restricting Kuwait to 152/9 before they chased down the target with 7 balls to spare.
Kuwait started well with Ravija Sandaruwan leading the charge with a quickfire 56 off 36 balls, supported by Mohammed Aslam (45 off 42). However, Ramesh Kalimuthu turned the game in Singapore’s favor, taking a stunning 5/21 in his 4 overs. Kuwait lost crucial wickets, with none of their lower-order batters making a significant impact as they finished at 152/9 in their 20 overs.
In reply, Singapore had a shaky start but recovered thanks to a calm and composed knock from Will Simpson (46* off 39 balls) and a blistering 41 off 23 balls by Anish Paraam. Despite some pressure from Kuwait’s bowlers, including Yasin Patel (2/27), Singapore chased down the target in 18.5 overs with Surendran Chandramohan contributing a vital 30 off 17 balls.
Brief Scores:
Kuwait: 152/9 in 20 overs (Ravija Sandaruwan 56, Mohammed Aslam 45, Ramesh Kalimuthu 5/21)
Singapore: 156/5 in 18.5 overs (Will Simpson 46*, Anish Paraam 41, Yasin Patel 2/27)Result: Singapore won by 5 wickets
Player of the Match: Ramesh Kalimuthu (5/21)
