United Arab Emirates beat Malaysia by 6 wickets (with 19 balls remaining) – T20 Internationals Match Report
United Arab Emirates won by 6 wickets (with 19 balls remaining) in the 142nd match of 179 in the T20 Internationals at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Khuzaima Tanveer produced a devastating unbeaten 68 off 29 balls – striking at 234 with 4 fours and 7 sixes – to dismantle Malaysia’s modest total and seal a commanding chase with an over to spare.
Malaysia’s Struggle to 144
Malaysia won the toss and elected to bat, but struggled to build momentum against a disciplined UAE attack. Nazmus Sakib provided early fireworks with 15 off 6 balls (1 four, 1 six) before falling at 26/2 in the 3rd over. Muhammad Haziq Aiman anchored the powerplay with 24 off 21 (5 fours), but was dismissed LBW at 60/1 in the 6th over.
Syed Aziz struck 28 off 17 (5 fours) to inject urgency at 75/3 in the 8th over, while Virandeep Singh provided stability with 32 off 30 (2 fours, 1 six). Singh’s 43-run partnership with Syed Aziz pushed Malaysia towards respectability, but the middle order collapsed under pressure. Ahmed Aqeel Wahid managed just 15 off 22 at 116/5 in the 15th over, and Muhammad Akram Abd Malek fell for 3 at 125/7 in the 18th. Malaysia limped to 144/6 from their 20 overs.
Aayan Afzal Khan was the standout bowler for UAE, claiming 3/18 from 4 overs at an economy of 4.5. Khuzaima Tanveer took 2/22 from 4 overs, while Muhammad Mohsin picked up 1/31 from 4.
Tanveer’s Masterclass Chase
UAE’s chase began cautiously. Adeeb Usmani struck 12 off 4 balls (3 fours) in a blistering cameo before falling at 13/2 in the opening over. Tanish Suri contributed 21 off 15 (4 fours) as UAE reached 44/1 in the 4th over, but Alishan Sharafu was bowled by Virandeep Singh at 54/3 in the 7th over.
The match turned decisively when Khuzaima Tanveer arrived at the crease. His assault was relentless – 68 off just 29 balls, featuring 7 sixes and 4 fours at a strike rate of 234. Tanveer’s unbeaten innings, paired with Rahul Chopra‘s steadying 17 off 25 (0 sixes), carried UAE to 150/4 in 16.5 overs, winning with 19 balls to spare.
Prashant Madhukar took 2/19 from 4 overs for Malaysia, while Syed Aziz claimed 1/37 from 2.5 overs. The damage, however, was done by Tanveer’s explosive hitting in the final stages.
Statz MVP: Khuzaima Tanveer (Statz Rating: 175.59)
Khuzaima Tanveer earns the Statz MVP award with an mi_rating of 175.59. His unbeaten 68 off 29 balls – struck at 234 with 7 sixes – was the decisive moment in UAE’s chase. Tanveer also contributed 2/22 with the ball in Malaysia’s innings, combining batting and bowling excellence to seal a comprehensive victory. The official Man of the Match award went to Tanveer.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Khuzaima Tanveer (UAE) – Statz Rating: 175.59 | 68 off 29 (SR 234) plus 2/22 with the ball. Explosive all-round masterclass that decided the match.
- Aayan Afzal Khan (UAE) – Statz Rating: 122.91 | 3/18 from 4 overs at economy 4.5. Miserly and match-winning bowling performance.
- Prashant Madhukar (ML) – Statz Rating: 95.73 | 2/19 from 4 overs at economy 4.75. Malaysia’s standout bowler despite the loss.
- Virandeep Singh (ML) – Statz Rating: 94.12 | 32 off 30 with the bat plus 1/19 from 4 overs. Solid contribution across both disciplines.
- Syed Aziz (ML) – Statz Rating: 66.19 | 28 off 17 (5 fours) plus 1/37 from 2.5 overs. Aggressive batting effort in a losing cause.
Turning Point
The match pivoted when Khuzaima Tanveer entered the crease at 67/4 in the 9th over. From that moment, Malaysia’s bowlers had no answer to his brutality. Tanveer’s 68 off 29 – including 7 sixes – transformed a competitive chase into a rout, with UAE needing just 83 runs from the final 11 overs with four wickets in hand. Malaysia’s bowlers, particularly Vijay Unni (0/41 from 3 overs) and Rizwan Haider (0/28 from 3 overs), leaked runs at will.
Match Context
This was the 142nd match of 179 in the T20 Internationals. UAE (ranked 18th in the ICC T20I rankings with 174 rating points) dominated a Malaysia side ranked 25th (127 rating points). Check the full scorecard and head-to-head record on Statz, or explore the bet builder for detailed match analysis.
