Usmani’s 96 sets it up
Adeeb Usmani owned the decisive passage, powering United Arab Emirates to a total Malaysia couldn’t keep pace with. His 96 off 53 balls anchored a 216/3 that immediately put the chase on a steep gradient, and UAE’s control only tightened as overs ticked away. Malaysia’s response had a long, defiant middle, but the required rate kept climbing and the finish never arrived; UAE sealed it by 59 runs.
Powerplay burst breaks chase
The game was effectively shaped in the first six overs of UAE’s innings. They surged to 76/0 in the powerplay at 12.7 an over, banking a head start that let them absorb quieter patches later. Even as the middle overs slowed to 89/1, the early damage meant UAE could still launch at the end, adding 51 in the death overs to push the total beyond Malaysia’s reach.
Usmani, Sharafu, Tanveer decisive
Usmani’s 96 was the standout, combining tempo with control through the middle and setting the platform for a late push. Alishan Sharafu’s 58 off 33 ensured UAE didn’t drift during the acceleration phases. With the ball, Khuzaima Tanveer’s 3/29 provided the key breakthroughs in the chase, while Ibrar Shah’s 1/26 helped keep the scoring in check when Malaysia tried to reset.
Malaysia rebuild, then stall
Malaysia’s chase began with early setbacks at 37/2, but Virandeep Singh and Syed Aziz stitched together the innings with a 121-run partnership that briefly kept the contest alive. The middle phase was their best window, scoring 96 without losing a wicket and dragging the chase into the final quarter. The turning point came late: Malaysia managed only 24 runs in the last five overs and lost three wickets, leaving too much to do at the death.

