Malaysia’s cricket team secured its first men’s T20 gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games after an unbeaten run in Bangkok.
THE Malaysian cricket team clinched their first-ever gold medal in the men’s T20 event at the 2025 South East Asian (SEA) Games here today.
They secured the gold after emerging champions in the single league-format competition, following a six-wicket victory over Singapore in their final group match at Terdthai Cricket Ground, winning all four matches for a total of eight points.
After losing the toss and being put in to field, Malaysia restricted Singapore to 110 runs in 19.3 overs before comfortably chasing down the target with 111 runs in 11.4 overs.
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Malaysia’s unbeaten streak began with a began a 114-run win over the Philippines last Tuesday, followed by a seven-wicket victory against Indonesia a day later, an eight-wicket win against hosts Thailand yesterday and finally, today’s victory over Singapore.
The Philippines was second in league standings, winning the silver medal, while 2017 champions Singapore settled for bronze with four points.
Malaysia previously won the silver medal in 2017 and 2023. – Bernama
