Syed Aziz's 54 Fires Malaysia to Victory
Oman
90/10 (19.2)
Malaysia
91/2 (10)
MAL won by 8 wickets
View full scorecard →Malaysia have won by 8 wickets. Oman batted first and posted 90/10 in 19.2 overs. Malaysia chased down 91 in just 10 overs.
Oman struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Mohammed Al Balushi top-scored with 25 off 37 balls (SR 68), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 42 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Syed Aziz blazed 54 off 29 balls (SR 186), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Oman had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Virandeep Singh delivered figures of 3/7 in 4 overs (Econ 1.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
MAL lead the series 11-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 90 put Oman on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
54* off 29 balls (SR 186), 5 fours, 4 sixes
3/7 in 4 overs (Econ: 1.75)
29* off 20 balls (SR 145), 2 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Malaysia showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Oman were outplayed in all departments. A 8 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 11-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.