Indonesia vs Cambodia, 1st Match - June 11, 2025
Match Summary
Cambodia defeated Indonesia by 8 wickets in an exciting T20 match held at the Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali. Sahaj Chadha's explosive batting (61* off 52 balls) and Shah Abrar Hussain's stellar bowling (3/17) were the highlights of the game.
Detailed Match Narrative
The match began with Cambodia winning the toss and electing to bowl first. Indonesia struggled to build momentum and were bowled out for 124 runs in 20 overs. Cambodia chased down the target comfortably in just 16.1 overs, finishing at 127/2.
Key Performances
Indonesia Innings
- Top Scorers:
- Ahmad Ramdoni contributed 20 runs off 21 balls with 2 boundaries.
- Apriliandi Rahayu remained unbeaten, scoring a steady 19 off 21 balls.
- Bowling Hero for Cambodia:
- Shah Abrar Hussain delivered a match-turning spell, picking up 3 wickets for just 17 runs in his 3 overs.
- Utkarsh Jain and Gulam Murtaza also chipped in with 2 wickets each, maintaining economic spells.
Cambodia Innings
- Batting Dominance:
- Sahaj Chadha was the standout performer, smashing 61* off 52 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. He anchored the chase with confidence and aggression.
- Lakshit Gupta provided solid support with a quickfire 23* off 12 balls, featuring 5 boundaries.
- Bowling Highlights for Indonesia:
- Maxi Koda and Ketut Artawan managed to pick up a wicket each but couldn’t contain the aggressive Cambodian batting lineup.
Interesting Match Insights
- Batting Partnerships: The unbeaten partnership between Sahaj Chadha and Lakshit Gupta added 72 runs, sealing the victory for Cambodia.
- Catches of the Game: Apriliandi Rahayu displayed sharp fielding skills, taking two crucial catches for Indonesia.
- Bowler’s Delight: Shah Abrar Hussain's 3-wicket haul included two key dismissals, breaking the spine of Indonesia's middle order.
- Sahaj Chadha’s Knock: His 61* not only helped Cambodia win but also earned him the Player of the Match award.
Sequence of Events
- Indonesia started cautiously but lost Gede Priandana early for 18.
- Middle-order batters struggled against tight Cambodian bowling, with wickets falling regularly.
- Shah Abrar Hussain’s 3 wickets in crucial moments restricted Indonesia to a below-par total of 124.
- Cambodia’s chase began with aggression but saw two quick dismissals of Salvin Stanly (5) and Uday Hathinjar (30).
- Sahaj Chadha took charge, building a match-winning partnership with Lakshit Gupta to guide Cambodia to victory.
Key Stats
- Half-Century: Sahaj Chadha (61*)
- Best Bowling Performance: Shah Abrar Hussain (3/17 in 3 overs)
- Notable Catches: Sahaj Chadha (2 catches), Apriliandi Rahayu (2 catches)
Cambodia's clinical all-round performance, highlighted by Sahaj Chadha's match-winning knock and Shah Abrar Hussain's bowling brilliance, secured them a commanding victory in the 1st match of the series.
