September 30, 2026

Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team Stats: Head-to-Head, Records & T20I Numbers

The Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team stats tell the story of a rivalry that has produced very little cricket but plenty of drama. Bangladesh and Malaysia have faced each other in two scheduled men’s T20 internationals at the Asian Games, but only one of those matches produced a completed result. That lone completed contest was decided by only two runs, while their latest meeting in 2026 was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Bangladesh and Malaysia were scheduled to meet in the men’s cricket quarter-final of the 2026 Asian Games on September 29 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan. Persistent rain prevented even the toss from taking place, and the match was eventually abandoned. Bangladesh advanced to the semi-final as the higher-seeded team and moved on to face Pakistan.

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Bangladesh vs Malaysia Head-to-Head Stats

The head-to-head numbers need one important distinction. Bangladesh and Malaysia have had two T20I fixtures scheduled against each other, but the 2026 Asian Games quarter-final was abandoned before the toss. Therefore, their completed-match head-to-head record remains based on the 2023 Asian Games quarter-final, which Bangladesh won by two runs.

Bangladesh vs Malaysia T20I Stats	Record
Scheduled T20I meetings	2
Completed matches	1
Bangladesh wins	1
Malaysia wins	0
No Result/Abandoned	1
Bangladesh highest completed total	116/5
Malaysia highest completed total	114/8
Smallest winning margin	2 runs
First completed meeting	October 4, 2023
Latest scheduled meeting	September 29, 2026

This small sample size makes the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team stats unusual. Bangladesh hold the advantage because of their 2023 victory, but Malaysia came within two runs of producing a major upset in that match.

Bangladesh vs Malaysia All T20I Match Results

Date	Tournament	Bangladesh	Malaysia	Result
October 4, 2023	Asian Games Quarter-final	116/5	114/8	Bangladesh won by 2 runs
September 29, 2026	Asian Games Quarter-final	—	—	Abandoned without a ball bowled

The first completed meeting took place at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou during the 2023 Asian Games. Bangladesh elected to bat and were restricted to 116/5, but their bowlers narrowly defended the total as Malaysia finished on 114/8.

Three years later, the teams were drawn together in another Asian Games quarter-final. This time the weather decided the day before the cricket could begin. The 2026 fixture therefore does not add another win or defeat to either team’s completed head-to-head record.

Bangladesh vs Malaysia 2023: The Match Behind Most of the Records

Almost every meaningful individual record in the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team stats comes from their October 4, 2023 meeting. Bangladesh’s innings started disastrously, with Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Parvez Hossain Emon and Zakir Hasan all dismissed as the score slipped to 3/3 inside three overs.

Saif Hassan then rebuilt the innings. He remained unbeaten on 50 from 52 balls, hitting one four and three sixes, while Afif Hossain contributed an important 23 from only 14 deliveries. Shahadat Hossain added 21 and Jaker Ali finished unbeaten on 14 as Bangladesh recovered to 116/5 from their 20 overs.

Bangladesh Batting Scorecard vs Malaysia

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Saif Hassan	50*	52	1	3	96.15
Afif Hossain	23	14	2	2	164.28
Shahadat Hossain	21	26	3	0	80.76
Jaker Ali	14*	14	2	0	100.00
Zakir Hasan	1	6	0	0	16.66
Parvez Hossain Emon	0	8	0	0	0.00
Mahmudul Hasan Joy	0	0	0	0	—

Bangladesh total: 116/5 in 20 overs

Malaysia’s bowling performance was one of the reasons the match became so competitive. Pavandeep Singh returned excellent figures of 2/12 from four overs, including a maiden, while Anwar Rahman and Vijay Unni took one wicket each. Virandeep Singh also conceded only 13 runs from his four overs.

Malaysia Came Within Two Runs of a Historic Win

Malaysia’s chase followed a similarly difficult pattern. They lost Zubaidi Zulkifle for one and then saw Muhammad Amir and captain Ahmad Faiz dismissed without scoring. At 18/3, Bangladesh appeared to have taken control, and the score later became 38/4 when Syed Aziz departed for 20.

Virandeep Singh changed the direction of the contest. He struck 52 from 39 balls with three fours and four sixes, producing the highest individual score by a Malaysian batter against Bangladesh. His innings kept Malaysia alive deep into the final over.

Malaysia Batting Scorecard vs Bangladesh

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Virandeep Singh	52	39	3	4	133.33
Syed Aziz	20	31	2	1	64.51
Vijay Unni	14	21	0	1	66.66
Ainool Hafizs	14	13	1	1	107.69
Zubaidi Zulkifle	1	7	0	0	14.28
Muhammad Amir	0	4	0	0	0.00
Ahmad Faiz	0	1	0	0	0.00
Sharvin Muniandy	0	1	0	0	0.00
Anwar Rahman	1*	2	0	0	50.00
Syazrul Idrus	1*	1	0	0	100.00

Malaysia total: 114/8 in 20 overs

Malaysia needed only five runs from the final over, with Virandeep still at the crease. Afif Hossain kept the scoring under control before dismissing Virandeep at long-on. Malaysia managed only two runs from the over and finished two runs short of Bangladesh’s total.

Highest Scores in Bangladesh vs Malaysia T20Is

The highest individual score in this matchup belongs to Malaysia’s Virandeep Singh. His 52 was particularly significant because it came during a pressure chase and almost carried Malaysia to victory. Saif Hassan is Bangladesh’s leading scorer in the matchup after his unbeaten 50 in the same game.

Player	Team	Runs	Balls	Strike Rate
Virandeep Singh	Malaysia	52	39	133.33
Saif Hassan	Bangladesh	50*	52	96.15
Afif Hossain	Bangladesh	23	14	164.28
Shahadat Hossain	Bangladesh	21	26	80.76
Syed Aziz	Malaysia	20	31	64.51

These numbers also underline how competitive the 2023 contest was. Bangladesh did not produce a large individual innings, while Malaysia’s top scorer actually finished with more runs than Bangladesh’s top scorer.

Most Wickets in Bangladesh vs Malaysia

Afif Hossain and Ripon Mondol share the record for the most wickets in completed Bangladesh-Malaysia T20Is. Both claimed three wickets in the 2023 quarter-final, but Afif’s figures were particularly economical at 3/11 from four overs.

Bowler	Team	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Afif Hossain	Bangladesh	4	11	3	2.75
Ripon Mondol	Bangladesh	3	14	3	4.66
Pavandeep Singh	Malaysia	4	12	2	3.00
Rakibul Hasan	Bangladesh	4	26	1	6.50
Rishad Hossain	Bangladesh	3	22	1	7.33
Vijay Unni	Malaysia	4	46	1	11.50
Anwar Rahman	Malaysia	4	23	1	5.75

Afif’s contribution makes him one of the most important names in the Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team stats. He scored 23 from 14 balls and then took 3/11, including the decisive wicket of Virandeep Singh in the final over.

Highest Team Totals

With only one completed T20I between the teams, the highest-total table is straightforward.

Team	Score	Overs	Match
Bangladesh	116/5	20	Asian Games 2023
Malaysia	114/8	20	Asian Games 2023

Only two runs separated those totals. Bangladesh scored at 5.80 runs per over, while Malaysia finished at 5.70 runs per over. The narrow difference remains one of the most notable features of this head-to-head record.

Best Bowling Figures

Player	Team	Bowling Figures
Afif Hossain	Bangladesh	3/11
Ripon Mondol	Bangladesh	3/14
Pavandeep Singh	Malaysia	2/12
Rishad Hossain	Bangladesh	1/22
Rakibul Hasan	Bangladesh	1/26
Anwar Rahman	Malaysia	1/23

Pavandeep Singh’s 2/12 deserves particular attention from Malaysia’s perspective. His four-over spell included a maiden and helped Malaysia restrict Bangladesh to a total that remained within reach throughout the chase.

Bangladesh vs Malaysia Boundary Stats

The 2023 match was not a high-scoring T20 contest, but Virandeep Singh provided much of the attacking batting. His four sixes were the most by any player in the match, while Saif Hassan hit three sixes during his unbeaten 50.

Player	Fours	Sixes	Total Boundaries
Virandeep Singh	3	4	7
Saif Hassan	1	3	4
Afif Hossain	2	2	4
Shahadat Hossain	3	0	3
Syed Aziz	2	1	3

The difference in batting styles was clear. Saif’s innings was primarily about recovering Bangladesh from 3/3, while Virandeep had to increase the scoring rate as Malaysia chased the target.

Bangladesh vs Malaysia Asian Games Record

The Asian Games has provided the setting for both Bangladesh-Malaysia men’s T20I fixtures. In 2023, the teams actually played their quarter-final and Bangladesh survived by two runs. In 2026, they were paired in the quarter-finals again, but rain prevented any play.

Asian Games	Stage	Result
2023	Quarter-final	Bangladesh won by 2 runs
2026	Quarter-final	Abandoned; Bangladesh advanced as higher-seeded team

The 2026 result needs to be recorded differently from a conventional Bangladesh victory. Bangladesh progressed in the tournament, but they did not beat Malaysia on the field because no toss or play was possible. The ICC confirmed that Bangladesh moved into the semi-finals as the higher-seeded side after the quarter-final was abandoned.

What Happened in Bangladesh vs Malaysia Asian Games 2026?

Bangladesh and Malaysia were due to play on September 29, 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. Heavy and persistent rain affected the venue, and officials were unable to start the match. The contest was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Tournament rules meant Bangladesh progressed because they were the higher-seeded side. Rain had a major impact across the men’s quarter-final stage, with all four quarter-finals eventually abandoned. Bangladesh subsequently moved into a semi-final against Pakistan, while India and Sri Lanka formed the other semi-final pairing.

The washout means the statistical rivalry remains almost unchanged. There was no score, wicket, partnership or individual performance to add to the Bangladesh-Malaysia career numbers from the 2026 fixture.

Key Bangladesh vs Malaysia Stats and Records

The Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team stats can be summarised through a small number of significant records:

Bangladesh lead the completed T20I head-to-head record 1–0.
The teams have had two scheduled T20I meetings, with one abandoned.
Bangladesh’s highest total against Malaysia is 116/5.
Malaysia’s highest total against Bangladesh is 114/8.
Virandeep Singh holds the highest individual score with 52.
Saif Hassan has Bangladesh’s highest individual score with 50 not out.
Afif Hossain and Ripon Mondol share the record for most wickets with three each.
Afif Hossain has the best bowling figures at 3/11.
Bangladesh’s only completed victory came by just two runs.
The 2026 Asian Games quarter-final was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Bangladesh vs Malaysia Stats FAQs

How many T20I matches have Bangladesh and Malaysia played?

Bangladesh and Malaysia have had two men’s T20I fixtures scheduled against each other through September 2026. Only one was completed, while their September 29, 2026 Asian Games quarter-final was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Who has won more Bangladesh vs Malaysia matches?

Bangladesh have won the only completed T20I between the teams. They defeated Malaysia by two runs in the 2023 Asian Games quarter-final.

What is Bangladesh’s highest score against Malaysia?

Bangladesh’s highest T20I score against Malaysia is 116/5, recorded in the 2023 Asian Games quarter-final.

What is Malaysia’s highest score against Bangladesh?

Malaysia’s highest T20I score against Bangladesh is 114/8, made while chasing 117 in the 2023 Asian Games.

Who has the highest individual score in Bangladesh vs Malaysia T20Is?

Virandeep Singh holds the record with 52 runs from 39 balls for Malaysia. His innings included three fours and four sixes.

Who has the best bowling figures in Bangladesh vs Malaysia?

Afif Hossain has the best bowling figures in the matchup, taking 3/11 from four overs in 2023. Ripon Mondol also took three wickets, finishing with 3/14.

What happened in Bangladesh vs Malaysia at the 2026 Asian Games?

Their September 29 quarter-final was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of persistent rain. Bangladesh advanced to the semi-final as the higher-seeded team.

Final Word

The Bangladesh National Cricket Team vs Malaysia National Cricket Team stats may cover only a small number of matches, but the rivalry has already produced an exceptionally close contest. Bangladesh lead the completed head-to-head record after their two-run victory in 2023, yet Malaysia’s chase showed that the gap between the teams on that particular day was extremely small.

The 2026 Asian Games offered an opportunity to add another chapter, but rain prevented any cricket from being played. As a result, Bangladesh’s 116/5, Malaysia’s 114/8, Virandeep Singh’s 52, Saif Hassan’s unbeaten 50 and Afif Hossain’s 3/11 remain the major statistical benchmarks in this matchup.

If Bangladesh and Malaysia meet again, there will finally be an opportunity to expand a head-to-head record that currently rests almost entirely on one memorable two-run contest.

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Rajani Kant

Cricket Writer & Editor at TeamStats.in

Rajani Kant is a cricket writer and editor at TeamStats.in, covering cricket statistics, team records, player performances, match results and important developments from international cricket. His focus is on presenting cricket information in a clear, useful and easy-to-understand format.

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