Cricket

Singapore Crushes Mongolia with Record-Low Score in T20 World Cup QualifierSingapore's cricket team has achieved a remarkable victory in the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A, crushing Mongolia by nine wickets and 115 balls remaining. The match witnessed a historic collapse by Mongolia, who were bowled out for a mere 10 runs, equaling the lowest score ever recorded in a men's T20 International (T20I).The Mongolian batting lineup crumbled under the relentless bowling of Singapore's Harsha Bharadwaj, who claimed an astonishing 6 for 3 in four overs. Bharadwaj's exceptional performance, the second-best figures in a men's T20I, included two wickets in the opening over and five of the six wickets Mongolia lost during the powerplay.Mongolia's dismal batting display saw five of their batsmen dismissed for ducks, contributing to their unfortunate record of holding three of the four lowest totals in men's T20Is, all of which occurred in 2024. The Mongolian innings lasted a mere ten overs, with three maidens being bowled.In contrast, Singapore's chase of the paltry 11-run target was a swift and decisive affair. Despite losing a wicket on the first ball, Raoul Sharma smashed a six off his first delivery. William Simpson then sealed Singapore's victory with a four off the penultimate ball of the first over, completing the chase in just five balls.This victory marks Singapore's second win in the competition, while Mongolia remains winless after four matches and languishes at the bottom of the table. Bharadwaj's exceptional bowling performance has cemented his place as a rising star in Singaporean cricket.