In a stunning display of cricket prowess, the teams of Hong Kong and Mongolia clashed in a historic ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier match held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The encounter will be remembered for Mongolia’s dismal performance as they were bowled out for a mere 17 runs, marking the second lowest score in T20 cricket history.
This devastating defeat for Mongolia comes on the heels of their previous record low of 12 runs against Japan on May 18, 2024. Hong Kong, on the other hand, seized the opportunity after winning the toss and opting to bowl first.
The Mongolian team faced a relentless onslaught from Hong Kong’s pacers right from the start. Despite playing 14.2 overs, they failed to even reach the 20-run mark. Shockingly, four Mongolian players failed to open their account, and no batsman managed to achieve a double-digit score.
Mohan Vivekananda emerged as the top scorer for Mongolia with just 5 runs, while the rest of the team struggled to make an impact with only a handful of runs to show. Ehsan Khan was the star bowler for Hong Kong, claiming 4 wickets in 3 overs, while Yasim Murtaza and Anas Khan chipped in with 2 wickets each. Ayush Shukla and Atiq Iqbal also contributed with a wicket each.
The highlight of the match was Ayush Shukla’s exceptional performance, bowling four maiden overs and conceding no runs while also taking a wicket. This remarkable feat further solidified Hong Kong’s dominance on the field.
Ultimately, Mongolia’s abysmal score of 17 runs proved to be their downfall as Hong Kong cruised to victory with 9 wickets to spare, showcasing their superior skills and teamwork.
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