Match Report: Myanmar vs. Timor-Leste
Date: 14th November 2025 Tournament: Details of the tournament are not available in the provided data, but this was a T20 encounter. Venue: Venue details are not available in the provided data.
Match Summary
Myanmar defeated Timor-Leste by a commanding margin of 87 runs in a 20-over contest. Myanmar set a formidable target of 181, which proved too high for the Timor-Leste batsmen despite a valiant effort from their man-of-the-match nominee.
Result: Myanmar won by 87 runs. Toss: Toss details are not available in the provided data, but Myanmar batted first.
Myanmar Innings (180/5 in 20 Overs)
Myanmar’s innings was built on a strong foundation laid by their top order, showcasing aggressive T20 batting. They posted a challenging total of 180 for the loss of five wickets.
Myanmar Batting Highlights
The opening partnership provided significant momentum, with Ko Ko Lin Thu top-scoring with a brilliant 71.
| Player | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Ko Lin Thu | c Rahat Kazi b M.Y. Suhail | 71 | 46 | 7 | 1 | 154.34 |
| Pyae Phyo Wai | b Nazmul Huda | 52 | 42 | 4 | 0 | 123.80 |
| Khin Aye | not out | 16 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 123.07 |
| Total | 180/5 | (20.0 Overs) | CRR: 9.00 |
Timor-Leste Bowling Highlights
Despite the high score conceded, Timor-Leste’s bowlers managed to break the key partnerships. Muhammad Yahya Suhail provided the crucial double-strike by dismissing both the set Ko Ko Lin Thu and the Myanmar captain Htet Lin Aung.
| Bowler | Wickets | Key Wicket(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Yahya Suhail | 2 | Ko Ko Lin Thu, Htet Lin Aung (c) |
| Nazmul Huda | 1 | Pyae Phyo Wai |
| MD Raihan Hossain | 1 | |
| Elias Tilman | 1 |
Timor-Leste Innings (93/7 in 20 Overs)
Chasing a target of 181, Timor-Leste struggled against Myanmar’s disciplined bowling attack. The innings was anchored almost single-handedly by Muhammad Yahya Suhail, who showed immense resilience to record a half-century and carry his bat through the innings.
Timor-Leste Batting Highlights
The top and middle order failed to contribute, with four batsmen being dismissed without scoring. The partnership between Muhammad Yahya Suhail and Egidio Pinheiro provided the only notable stability.
| Player | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Yahya Suhail | not out | 53 | 61 | 5 | 1 | 86.88 |
| Egidio Pinheiro (wk) | b Thuya Aung | 8 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 25.80 |
| MD Raihan Hossain | run out | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Total | 93/7 | (20.0 Overs) | CRR: 4.65 |
Myanmar Bowling Highlights
Myanmar’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the 20 overs, with Thuya Aung leading the wicket-takers.
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Thuya Aung | 3 |
| Nyein Cham Soe | 1 |
| Other Wickets | 3 Run Outs |
player of the Match Performance: Muhammad Yahya Suhail (TLS)
Muhammad Yahya Suhail’s performance was outstanding, showcasing a rare all-round effort for Timor-Leste. With the ball, he claimed two crucial wickets, removing both the top-scorer Ko Ko Lin Thu and the Myanmar captain. However, it was his heroic effort with the bat that truly stood out. Facing a daunting target and collapsing wickets around him, Yahya Sohail battled for 61 deliveries to score 53 not out, becoming the anchor of the innings and ensuring Timor-Leste reached a respectable total of 93.