What happened
Kuwait knocked out Mongolia for 42 and then chased the target of 43 without dropping a wicket, winning by 10 wickets in Match 6 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A.
Why it matters
The margin underlines how uneven Asia Group A remains, with Kuwait comfortably advancing and Mohammed Aslam's 5/19 boosting his profile for higher-level selection.
Remember this
A 10-wicket, no-loss chase in 3.3 overs says it all.
How the match unfolded
- Mongolia were bowled out for 42 in 14.5 overs; Gandemberel Ganbold top-scored on 21.
- Kuwait's Ravija Sandaruwan scored 30 off 14 balls at a strike rate of 214.29.
- Mohammed Aslam took five wickets for 19 runs in four overs and won Player of the Match.
- Kuwait reached the required 43 without losing a single wicket in 3.3 overs.
More context & who is affected
Kuwait chased down 43 without losing a single wicket to beat Mongolia by 10 wickets in Match 6 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A.
Mohammed Aslam struck first with five wickets for 19 in four overs and took Player of the Match honours, while Ravija Sandaruwan's 30 off just 14 balls carried Kuwait home.
Mongolia had been bowled out for 42 in 14.5 overs with Gandemberel Ganbold the top scorer on 21, marking a lopsided contest between the two sides in the qualifier.
- Mongolia all out
- 42 All out in 14.5 overs, run rate 2.83Hindustan TimesTimes of India
- Kuwait chase
- 43/0 3.3 overs, ten-wicket win, CRR 12.29Hindustan TimesTimes of India
- Mohammed Aslam
- 5/19 Four overs, Player of the MatchHindustan Times
- Ravija Sandaruwan
- 30 (14) Strike rate 214.29, top scorer for KuwaitHindustan Times
Cricket Enthusiasts
Mohammed Aslam's 5/19 and Player of the Match award strengthen his case for selection in bigger ICC stages.
Sports Fans
The 10-wicket, no-loss chase shows how uneven the Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A group remains.
Reporting fromHindustan Times ↗Times of India ↗
Sources & verification2 sources · 4 claims
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- Hindustan TimesReporting
Highlights Mongolia vs Kuwait T20 Match 6 Oct 6, 2026 Result Scorecard ↗
Published Oct 6, 2026 · Accessed Oct 6, 2026 - Times of IndiaReportingPublished Oct 6, 2026 · Accessed Oct 6, 2026
Claims and linked sources
Kuwait beat Mongolia by 10 wickets in Match 6 of the Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A.
Kuwait chased the target of 43 without losing a wicket, finishing at 43/0 in 3.3 overs.
Mohammed Aslam took five wickets for 19 runs in four overs and was named Player of the Match.
Ravija Sandaruwan top-scored for Kuwait with 30 runs off 14 balls at a strike rate of 214.29.
