Bahrain clinched the title in the Malaysia T20I Tri-Series, defeating Hong Kong by eight wickets in the final with 20 balls to spare.
The match, held today at the Bayuemas Oval, was a fitting conclusion to an exciting tournament, with Bahrain's all-round performance securing them the championship crown.
Imran Anwar was the star of the final, delivering a match-winning performance with both bat and ball for Bahrain.
"This triumph is rooted in the visionary cricket blueprint of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, whose unwavering commitment to nurturing talent and infrastructure has propelled Bahrain’s cricketing renaissance," said Bahrain Cricket Federation chairman Mohammad Mansoor.
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