Bahrain script unwanted history with 0 run in Super Over
What's the story
The Bahrain cricket team has etched an unwanted entry in T20I history by scoring zero runs in a Super Over against Hong Kong.
The unprecedented incident occurred during the Malaysia T20I tri-series on March 14, with Bahrain becoming the first-ever team to do so.
The match ended in heartbreak for Bahrain as they tied Hong Kong's total of 129 before faltering in the one-over eliminator.
Here's more.
Match summary
Hong Kong sets competitive total
Having lost to Bahrain in a previous match, Hong Kong opted to bat first and posted a challenging target of 129/7.
Zeeshan Ali scored 29 runs off 18 balls while Shahid Wasif's (31 off 25 balls) late hitting helped them a lot.
Chasing 130, Bahrain got off to a flying start with Fiaz Ahmed and Prashant Kurup adding 30 runs in the first three overs before Yasim Murtaza's double strike in his opening over jolted them.
Match dynamics
Bahrain's momentum falters in crucial overs
Ehsan Khan was instrumental in tightening the screws in the middle overs, which greatly dented Bahrain's momentum.
In the final over, Ahmer Bin managed to tie the game by scoring six runs off the penultimate ball.
However, his attempt at a winning shot on the last delivery ended in his dismissal, paving the way for an unexpected Super Over.
Historic defeat
Bahrain's Super Over collapse
In the Super Over, Bahrain sent Ahmer Bin and Sohail Ahmed to bat but their hopes were dashed as they faced Ehsan Khan.
Bin failed to score off the first delivery and was dismissed on the second.
Sohail followed suit on the very next ball, ending Bahrain's innings at 0/2 in just three deliveries, marking an unprecedented collapse in T20I history.
Match conclusion
Hong Kong secures victory
Hong Kong required just one run to seal the deal.
Babar Hayat batted cautiously, defending two balls before sneaking a single off Abdul Majid's third delivery.
This sealed Hong Kong's win in this nail-biting contest and an unprecedented Super Over collapse for Bahrain, etching their name in the record books for an unwanted reason.