Malaysia Win Back-to-Back as Amir Khan Malik Seals Series Sweep at Bayuemas Oval

Malaysia beat Indonesia by 12 runs in the 54th match of 91 in the T20 Internationals 2026, completing a clean sweep at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. A day after winning the series opener, Malaysia made it two from two – Indonesia, who won the toss and elected to bowl, were set 138 and fell short at 125/7. Malaysia are 25th in the ICC T20I rankings with a rating of 124; Indonesia are unranked. The result confirms Malaysia as the dominant side in this bilateral series.

First Innings – Malaysia 137/9 (20 overs)

Indonesia chose to bowl first and their decision looked sound in the opening exchanges. Aslam Khan Malik fell early for 6 off 8, departing at 9/1 in over 1.3, before Muhamad Syahadat was clean bowled for 7 at 41/2 (over 5.2). Virandeep Singh followed almost immediately – caught for a golden duck at 41/3 in over 5.4, a damaging collapse in the powerplay that left Malaysia in trouble.

Adeshlie Alias provided some stability with 22 off 22 before going at 42/4 (over 6.6). Syed Aziz then battled to 4 from 10 deliveries before being clean bowled at 55/5 (over 9.4). Malaysia were struggling at over halfway.

The innings turned on the partnership between Amir Khan Malik and Ahmed Aqeel Wahid. The pair rebuilt patiently before accelerating – Wahid made 32 off 30 (SR 107) before falling at 126/6 (over 18.3), while Amir Khan Malik top-scored with 37 off 31 (3 fours, SR 119), caught at 120/7 in over 17.5. Sharvin Muniandy hit 8 off 5 late on before Malaysia finished on 137/9.

For Indonesia, Danilson Hawoe was the stand-out bowler with 4/27 from 4 overs (Econ 6.75). Kadek Gamantika was miserly with 1/17 from 4 (Econ 4.25), and Dewa Wiswi chipped in with 2/16 from 3 (Econ 5.33).

Second Innings – Indonesia 125/7 (20 overs)

Indonesia needed 138 to win. Gede Arta fell for 4 in over 2.3 and Dharma Kesuma went for a duck in the very next delivery – 7/2 after just 2.4 overs, an early double blow that put Indonesia on the back foot. Agush Priandana led the revival with 29 off 29 (4 fours, 1 six, SR 100), steadying to 51/3 before being clean bowled in over 9.2.

Kadek Gamantika pushed Indonesia to 70/4 with 18 off 25 (1 six) before being dismissed LBW in over 11.6, leaving Indonesia needing 68 from 49 balls with only Hawoe as a genuine threat remaining. Anjar Tadarus added 10 before going at 82/5 (over 14.1), and the chase effectively ended when Sampath Kharvi and Ketut Edi both fell with the score on 92 in over 16 – a three-wicket collapse in less than two overs from which Indonesia could not recover.

Danilson Hawoe smashed 35 not out from 26 (1 four, 3 sixes, SR 135) to give the total some respectability but it was not enough. Indonesia finished 12 short.

For Malaysia, Amir Khan Malik took 3/17 from 4 overs (Econ 4.25) as the key wicket-taker. Virandeep Singh supported with 2/26 from 4 (Econ 6.5) and Syed Aziz took 2/22 from 4 (Econ 5.5).

Statz MVP – Amir Khan Malik

Amir Khan Malik is the Statz MVP with a rating of 133.03. The Statz formula calculates impact based on match context – and Amir delivered in both disciplines, top-scoring with 37 off 31 with the bat then returning 3/17 with the ball. No official Man of the Match was awarded for this fixture. The narrative is straightforward regardless: this was a complete match-winning performance.

Top 5 Statz Ratings

1. Amir Khan Malik (MAL) – 133.03 – Contributed at both ends: top bat with 37 off 31 and lead wicket-taker with 3/17
2. Danilson Hawoe (IDN) – 131.57 – 221 Dream11 points; took 4/27 and smashed 35* – a brilliant all-round performance in a losing cause
3. Syed Aziz (MAL) – 64.73 – Captain delivered with 2/22 with the ball, tight economy of 5.5 in defence
4. Kadek Gamantika (IDN) – 64.41 – 1/17 bowling plus 18 off 25 in the chase; Indonesia’s best combined performer
5. Virandeep Singh (MAL) – 47.5 – Two important wickets with the ball (2/26) after making little impact with the bat

Turning Point

Indonesia were 70/4 in over 11.6 with Kadek Gamantika – their best batter on the day – dismissed LBW, bowled by Amir Khan Malik. At that stage, 68 were still needed from 49 balls. With Hawoe the only remaining power, Malaysia had effectively won the match. The collapse from 70/4 to 92/7 in under 5 overs – three wickets for 22 runs – confirmed it.

Match Context

This was the 54th match of 91 in the 2026 T20 Internationals calendar. Malaysia sit 25th in the ICC T20I rankings (rating 124, 62 matches) and will take significant confidence from a back-to-back series win at home. Indonesia are unranked by the ICC – both defeats at Bayuemas Oval have exposed a clear gap in quality between the two sides. The head-to-head now reads Malaysia 2, Indonesia 0 in their short series. Full scorecard: Malaysia vs Indonesia Scorecard.