Abdul Wahid Leads Saudi Arabia to Competitive Total
Saudi Arabia emerged victorious in a tense encounter against Bahrain, winning by 17 runs in Match 12 of the 2026
Bahrain Chase Falters Under Pressure
Chasing 222 for victory, Bahrain faced an immediate setback when they lost an early wicket. The momentum shifted decisively in the early stages when Prashant Kurup fell with the score at just 14 in 2.5 overs, putting the chasing side on the back foot from the outset. Despite the early pressure, Bahrain attempted to rebuild through the middle order. Imran Anwar provided the most significant resistance, scoring 49 runs off 59 balls, while Fiaz Ahmed offered support to keep the required run rate within reach. However, the Saudi Arabian bowlers maintained consistent pressure, preventing any substantial partnerships from taking the game away from them. As the overs ticked down, the target proved too steep for the lower order to overcome. Bahrain finished their innings on 204/8, falling 17 runs short of the required total. Alongside the efforts of Ali Dawood, who also impressed with the bat, and Muhammad Saqib, the match remained a tight contest until the final stages, but Saudi Arabia’s ability to defend their total secured them the win.
