Mongolia National Cricket Team Vs Singapore National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Cricket never fails to surprise, and on September 5, 2024, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifiers presented just that moment in the hands of the world as Singapore locked horns with Mongolia at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi.
It not only underlined the cricketing contrasts of both teams but also went into the record books with its unique historic outcome.
Match Overview
- Date: September 5, 2024
- Venue: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, Malaysia
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A
- Result: Singapore won by 9 wickets
The match lasted just 10.5 overs, one of the shortest completed T20 International games in history.
Key Match Statistics
Mongolia’s Innings
- Score: 10 all out in 10 overs (Joint-lowest in men’s T20I history).
- Top Scorers:
- Zoljavkhlan Shurentsetseg: 2 runs
- Enkhbat Batkhuyag: 1 run
- Batting Challenges:
- A majority of batters got out on a duck.
- No player scored in double digits..
Singapore’s Bowling Highlights
Stand-out performances in Singapore were supplied by a 17-year-old leg-spinner, Harsha Bharadwaj, whose phenomenal bowling figures read:
- 6 wickets
- 3 runs conceded
- 4 overs bowled
His statistics proved to be the greatest in Singapore’s T20I history and among the best in the world.
Singapore’s Innings
- Score: 13/1 in 0.5 overs.
- Batters:
- William Simpson: 6 runs off 2 balls (out)
- Raoul Sharma: 7 runs not out (including a six).
- Chase Duration: Just 5 balls.
Historical Context
At 10, the chase equaled the lowest total in men’s T20I history for any team that chased when it lost to Spain in 2023, an elite class of chases where Singapore finished off the target in one over.
Highlights of the Match
- Low Score Record: The total of 10 by Mongolia reflected the difficulties faced by newly emerging cricketing nations at the international level.
- Exceptional Bowling: Harsha Bharadwaj’s 6/3 figures underlined Singapore’s dominance of the bowling attack.
- Swift Chase: Singapore required just 5 deliveries to win the match, which makes it one of the swift chases in the history of T20I.
- Shortest match: It was the shortest match in the history of cricket that took only 10.5 overs to end.
Implications for Emerging Cricket Nations
This match has sparked the rising chasm between the cricketing superpowers and the emerging nations. Even at such juvenile stages, the game has derived more importance for:
- Grassroots Cricket Development: Mongolia’s failures highlight the requirement for investments in training, facilities, and coaching.
- Cricket Globalization: These games represent cricket’s spreading presence and also the issue of competitive balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the lowest score in T20I history?
Yes, 10 runs by Mongolia equaled the lowest-ever total in Men’s T20I history.
Q: Who was the match’s player?
Harsha Bharadwaj of Singapore for excellent bowling figures of 6 wickets for a mere 3 runs.
Q: How long did the match last?
The game lasted only for 10.5 overs, thereby making it one of the shortest completed T20I matches ever played.
Q: What does this match mean for Mongolia cricket?
A disappointing match was played, and it only showed that Mongolia really needs more development programs in cricket.
Conclusion
The Mongolia vs Singapore T20 was a landmark contest for all the right and wrong reasons. It served to highlight Singapore’s dominance as well as its emerging talent but, at the same time, highlighted the growing pains that cricket faces in globalization. With cricket spreading to the newer nations, matches like these are going to be very important so that emerging teams are taken care of enough to ensure that there is a competitive and not exclusive game.
