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Bahrain Clinches Dominant Victory Over Indonesia in Rain-Affected Bali T20I
Match Highlights: Bahrain Takes Early Series Lead in Bali T20I
The opening match of the Bahrain tour of Indonesia 2025 series saw the visiting side secure a commanding 53-run victory via the DLS method in a contest curtailed by rain at the Udayana Cricket Ground in Bali.
First Innings: Bahrain Posts a Challenging Total
After Indonesia won the toss and elected to field, Bahrain’s batting lineup performed strongly, maximizing their efforts to reach 174 for 7 in their 20 overs.
- Solid Foundation: The innings was anchored by the opening pair, who provided a quick start. Prashant Kurup top-scored with a fluent 46 off 31 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. Asif Ali provided excellent support with a blistering 40 off 26 deliveries, smashing 3 fours and 3 sixes.
- Late Firepower: Despite losing quick wickets in the middle overs, Rizwan Butt ensured a strong finish, scoring a quickfire 28 not out off just 11 balls at a phenomenal strike rate of over 254.
- Indonesian Bowlers: Indonesia managed to pull back the scoring rate through their spin attack. Ketut Artawan (2/21) and Sudhakar Jegannathan (2/27) were the most effective bowlers, while Ferdinando Banunaek also chipped in with two wickets.
Second Innings: Indonesia Struggles Before Rain Intervenes
Chasing 175 for victory, Indonesia’s innings got off to a disastrously slow start and was ultimately cut short by rain after 12 overs.
- Early Collapse: The hosts struggled immensely against the accurate Bahraini attack, losing four wickets for just 39 runs within the first nine overs. Openers Dharma Kesuma (0) and Sampath Kharvi (13) fell cheaply, while wickets continued to tumble to the relentless pressure.
- Gede Priandana (16 runs) and Gede Arta (12 runs) offered the only double-figure contributions in the curtailed innings.
- Bahrain’s Bowling Discipline: The visitors were highly disciplined with the ball. Imran Khan (2/17) struck twice quickly, while Ali Dawood (1/7) and Asif Ali (1/6) delivered highly economical spells, restricting the scoring rate severely.
- Rain Halts Play: When the match was abandoned after 12 overs, Indonesia had reached 47 for 4. Based on the DLS calculations, Bahrain was significantly ahead, securing the victory by 53 runs.
Asif Ali was named Player of the Match for his dual contribution of 40 runs and his economical 1 wicket for just 6 runs. Bahrain takes a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
IMAGE CREDITS : CRICBUZZ
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