Shahid Wasif's 59 Fires Hong Kong to Victory
Malaysia
114/9 (20)
Hong Kong
120/4 (18.2)
HK won by 6 wickets
View full scorecard →Hong Kong have won by 6 wickets. Malaysia batted first and posted 114/9 in 20 overs. Hong Kong chased down 115 in just 18.2 overs.
Malaysia struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Virandeep Singh top-scored with 45 off 41 balls (SR 110), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 21 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Shahid Wasif anchored the innings with 59 off 42 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Hong Kong on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Ehsan Khan delivered figures of 4/20 in 4 overs (Econ 5.0). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
MAL lead the series 9-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 7 of the first innings was the inflection point — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
59* off 42 balls (SR 140), 3 fours, 6 sixes
4/20 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.00)
45 off 41 balls (SR 110), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Hong Kong showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Malaysia were outplayed in all departments. A 6 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. MAL lead the series 9-4. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.