UAE beat Malaysia in series opener as second T20I gets underway
The United Arab Emirates won the first match of their three-game T20I series against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, with the second fixture already in progress.
First match goes to the UAE
On Monday, 14 September, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia opened their three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Batting first, Malaysia posted 144 runs for the loss of 6 wickets from their 20 overs. In reply, the UAE chased down the target in 16.7 overs, finishing on 150 for 4 to win by 6 wickets, according to India Today.
Second T20I underway
Following the opening win, the series moved to its second fixture at the same Kuala Lumpur venue. According to live scoring data from India Today, the UAE had reached 97 runs for the loss of 2 wickets after 11 overs at the time of reporting. No further details on the outcome of this match were available from the source.
Series decider set for Thursday
The third and final match of the series is scheduled for Thursday, 17 September, again at Bayuemas Oval, with play due to start at 07:30 IST (02:00 GMT). Should the UAE win either the second or third match, they would clinch the series ahead of its conclusion.
T20 Internationals are the shortest and fastest format of international cricket, with each side facing a maximum of 20 overs per innings. The UAE-Malaysia series has drawn attention among cricket followers, as both associate nations continue to expand the sport's profile beyond the traditional cricketing powers.
