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Toss Winner - Hong Kong, China won the toss and choose to bat first
Hong Kong, China beat Singapore by 38 runs
Can Singapore make a final push against Hong Kong to reach next round?
Hong Kong China to win.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B , 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Malaysia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 32.7°C|Sunny |
Hong Kong and Singapore cricket team will lock horns in the 14th game of the Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifiers 2026 on Wednesday, 14th October. The venue for this match is Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur and the scheduled start time is 11:30 IST.
Singapore enter the contest with a disappointing loss against the hosts, while Hong Kong are coming off a washed out game on Tuesday. Both teams would eye a decisive victory in the sub regional qualifiers.
H2H history: Singapore and Hong Kong have played ten T20 International matches against each other. Hong Kong emerged victorious in all ten games.
Standings: Hong Kong are standing at second spot with five points and Singapore are placed at fourth spot with four points.
HKG
158/10 in 19.3 8.1
168/6 in 20.0 8.4
40/10 in 13.2 3
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Hong Kong, China beat China by 8 wickets
41/2 in 3.4 11.18
72/5 in 10.0 7.2
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Hong Kong won by 7 runs (DLS method)
140/5 in 20.0 7
SGP
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
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Singapore beat Maldives by 33 runs
188/6 in 20.0 9.4
174/7 in 20.0 8.7
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Saudi Arabia won by 75 runs
99/7 in 20.0 4.95
Hong Kong head into the contest following a washout against Maldives, which delayed their qualification hopes. They were 104/3 in 13 overs when rain interrupted play. Shahid Wasif led the batting effort with 55 off 34 balls, while Anshuman Rath contributed 34 runs.
Earlier, Hong Kong suffered a surprise defeat against Saudi Arabia, falling short by 10 runs while chasing a target of 169. Reyansh Sharma remained unbeaten on 71 off 48 balls. Hong Kong were well placed at 119/3 and needed 49 runs from the final five overs, but lost their remaining seven wickets for just 39 runs. It was their first defeat of the competition after winning their opening two matches comfortably.
In their second game, Hong Kong outclassed China by eight wickets after bowling them out for just 40 runs. Ehsan Khan and Mohammad Ghazanfar claimed three wickets apiece. They had started their campaign with a seven-run victory over Malaysia, posting a competitive total of 140 before restricting the hosts in a rain-affected contest.
Reyansh Sharma has been Hong Kong’s standout batter in the competition, leading the run charts with 112 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 141. Anshuman Rath will also be a key player to watch, having finished as Hong Kong’s leading run-scorer in the Asian Games Qualifiers with 266 runs. He has accumulated 85 runs in the ongoing tournament. Babar Hayat has also been a reliable performer, scoring 237 runs in the Premier Cup and 194 runs in the Asian Games Qualifiers. The trio will be crucial to Hong Kong’s batting prospects.
With the ball, Ehsan Khan and Mohammad Ghazanfar have been among Hong Kong’s leading performers, claiming five wickets each in three matches. Ehsan also topped the team’s bowling charts in the Asian Games Qualifiers with 11 wickets. Meanwhile, Yasim Murtaza brings valuable all-round ability, having taken six wickets in the Asian Games Qualifiers and 13 in the Premier Cup.
Zeeshan Ali(w), Anshuman Rath, Reyansh Sharma, Babar Hayat, Shahid Wasif, Yasim Murtaza(c), Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Hassan Khan Mohammad
Aizaz Khan, Zeeshan Ali, Yasim Murtaza, Ehsan Khan, Babar Hayat, Anshy Rath, Shahid Wasif, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ayush Shukla, Reyansh Sharma
Singapore enter the matchup with a tough loss against the hosts. Malaysia defended 149 run with smart bowling and Singapore failed to extend their winning run. Suryansh Gulecha scored 32 runs and Harsh Venkataram bagged two wickets in the loss. Singapore earlier defeated China by 50 runs while defending 139 runs. Riaan Naik smashed 46 off 29 balls and Manpreet Singh picked up three wickets for just four runs. It was the second victory for Singapore in the Sub Regional Asia Qualifiers.
Earlier, Singapore outclassed Maldives by 33 runs to get their first victory of the competition. Singapore posted 188 runs in the first innings, thanks to Surendran Chandramohan's century and Manpreet Singh's half-century. Maldives were three down on 96 runs but Singapore took control with regular wickets.
Meanwhile, they faced a crushing loss to Saudi Arabia in the opener of the tournament. Saudi posted a strong total of 174 runs in the first innings and Singapore were restricted to 99 runs. The 75-run loss in the opening game may haunt them later in the competition.
Surendran Chandramohan is the leading run-getter in the ongoing competition with 153 runs in four innings. He is the only batter to score a century in the tournament. Manpreet Singh could be a player to watch out for. The captain has contributed 87 runs in four innings and also picked up three wickets. Singapore can qualify for the next round if they win the final game of the tournament.
Akshay Puri, Amartya Kaul, Chandramauli Sridev, Daksh Pratap Singh Tyagi, Girin Gune, Harsh Venkataram, Jeevan Santhanam, Manpreet Singh(w/c), Riaan Naik, Surendran Chandramohan, Suryansh Gulecha
Manpreet Singh, Pranav Sudarshan, Surendran Chandramohan, Akshay Roopak Puri, Jeevan Santhanam, Riaan Naik, Suryansh Gulecha, Harsh Venkataram, Kabir Zandani, Aahan Vuthandam, Harman Singh
The weather at Kuala Lumpur on 14th October is expected to be cloudy with a high of 32°C and a low of 25°C, along with 65% chance of rain and north winds at 8 kph.
The surface at Bayuemas Oval is generally batting-friendly, offering a good balance between bat and ball. Spinners could play a key role during the middle overs, making shot selection crucial for batters. The average first-innings score across the last five men’s T20Is at this venue is around 158 runs. Overall, it is a good T20 batting surface where batters can score freely by playing positively and capitalising on scoring opportunities.
Score prediction:
If Singapore bat first - 120-130 runs
If Hong Kong bat first - 160-170 runs
In the last five men’s T20Is at this venue, chasing teams have won four matches, indicating a clear advantage for sides batting second. The highest successful run-chase at the ground this year is 157, suggesting that a competitive target could be challenging to overhaul. As this is the opening match of the tournament, both teams will look to make a strong start. Having previously enjoyed success while bowling first, both sides are likely to opt to field if they win the toss.
Toss Prediction: Singapore to win the coin toss.
Hong Kong China enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They are a superior side than Singapore in the T20 format. They are one win away to finish in the top two of the points table. They are a more balanced unit in the format. On the other hand, Singapore needs an extra-ordinary performance to make a surprise win over Hong Kong. This is a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye a decisive victory of the tournament.
Hong Kong China to win.
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