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Toss Winner - Thailand won the toss and choose to bat first
Thailand beat Mongolia by 183 runs
Can Thailand end their winless run in the tournament?
Thailand to win.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Malaysia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 30.5°C|Smoky haze |
Mongolia and Thailand cricket team will lock horns in the 12th game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 on Friday, 9th October. The venue for this match is Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur and the scheduled start time is 6:45 IST.
Bahrain are coming off a consecutive victory in the tournament, while Kuwait enter the contest with a huge confidence after three straight victories. Both teams would eye to extend the winning streak in the tournament.
H2H history: There is no H2H record between Mongolia and Thailand in the T20 format.
Current Standings: Mongolia are standing at fifth place in Group A with zero points and Thailand are placed at sixth with zero points.
MNG
60/9 in 20.0 3
AGMT20I
Maldives beat Mongolia by 9 wickets
62/1 in 6.4 9.3
314/3 in 20.0 15.7
AGMT20I
Nepal won by 273 runs
41/10 in 13.1 3.11
THA
114/10 in 19.3 5.85
QTSIT
Bahrain beat Thailand by 12 runs
126/7 in 20.0 6.3
140/6 in 20.0 7
QTSIT
Thailand won by 60 runs
80/10 in 17.1 4.66
Mongolia head into the contest on the back of a disappointing start in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026. They have suffered heavy defeats in both of their opening matches, first going down to Kuwait by 10 wickets before Bhutan inflicted an even bigger 136-run defeat on them in their second game.
Their campaign started with a difficult outing against Kuwait. Mongolia were bowled out for just 42 runs in 14.5 overs, with Gandemberel Ganbold providing the only significant contribution with 21 off 32 balls. Kuwait chased down the target in just 3.3 overs without losing a wicket. Things became even more difficult against Bhutan. After Bhutan posted a commanding 203/5, Mongolia were dismissed for just 67 in 15 overs. Bat-yalalt Namsrai top-scored with 26, while Sodbileg Gantulga added 23.
Gandemberel Ganbold has been Mongolia's leading run-scorer in the tournament so far, with 34 runs from two innings. Sodbileg Gantulga is next with 26 runs, while Bat-yalalt Namsrai's 26 against Bhutan has also offered some encouragement. With the ball, Sodbileg Gantulga has emerged as one of Mongolia's players to watch. He dismissed Bhutan's dangerous opener Tenjin Rabgey for 108 in their second match, providing one of the few bright moments in an otherwise difficult outing.
Mongolia's biggest concern remains their batting. They have managed only 109 runs across their two innings, with neither total reaching 70. Their inability to put together substantial partnerships has meant that their bowlers have been given very little margin for error.
Gandemberel Ganbold, Bilegdemberel Munkhdelger, Sodbileg Gantulga, Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan(c), Temuulen Amarmend, Bat-yalalt Namsrai(w), Bayanbuu Jargaltuya, Bayarjargal Batbayr, Zoljavkhlan Shurentsetseg, Od Lutbayar, Turmunkh Tumursukh
Turmunkh Tumursukh, Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan, Batyalalt Namsrai, Gandemberel Ganbold, Temuulen Amarmend, Zoljavkhlan Shurentsetseg, Sodbileg Gantulga, Battulga Tamjidsuren, Bayanbuu Jargaltuya, Munkhsuld Erdenebat, Uugan-Erdene Batjargal
Thailand are also searching for their first victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026. They started the campaign with a narrow seven-run defeat against Bahrain before suffering another seven-wicket loss to Qatar. Despite the two defeats, Thailand have shown glimpses of a competitive bowling attack and will now look to put together a stronger batting performance against Mongolia.
Their opening game against Bahrain was a closely fought contest. Thailand were set a target of 105 after Bahrain finished on 104/6, and they remained in contention throughout the chase before finishing on 97/8. The bowling attack also produced several good spells, with Nopphon Senamontree taking 2/15 and Aruesanan Wichakam claiming 2/29.
Thailand struggled again with the bat against Qatar, managing only 76/9 in 20 overs. Chaloemwong Chatphaisan was their top scorer with 16, while Austin Lazarus contributed 14. Qatar then chased down the target in only 12.3 overs to complete a seven-wicket victory. Nopphon again picked up a wicket, while the Thailand attack was unable to defend the modest total.
Akshaykumar Yadav has been Thailand's leading run-scorer in the tournament so far, with 27 runs from two innings. Pattarapol Jirapatananukul and Phanuphong Thongsa have also made useful contributions, while Chaloemwong Chatphaisan's 16 against Qatar remains one of their better individual scores in the competition.
With the ball, Nopphon Senamontree has been one of Thailand's most consistent performers. He has taken three wickets across the opening two matches, including 2/15 against Bahrain, and also picked up a wicket against Qatar. Chanchai Pengkumta has also provided an important all-round option, taking three wickets across the two games.
Akshaykumar Yadav, Chaloemwong Chatphaisan, Phiriyapong Suanchuai(w), Austin Lazarus(c), Phanuphong Thongsa, Pattarapol Jirapatananukul, Chanchai Pengkumta, Mukesh Thakur, Aruesanan Wichakam, Nopphon Senamontree, Sarawut Maliwan
Chanchai Pengkumta, Kamron Senamontree, Phiriyapong Suanchuai, Nopphon Senamontree, Akshaykumar Yadav, Chaloemwong Chatphaisan, Austin Lazarua, Pattarapol Jirapatananukul, Phanuphong Thongsa, Phatummakan Donkaew, Thanadon Buri
The weather at Kuala Lumpur on 9th October is expected to be cloudy with a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C, along with a 50% chance of rain and north winds at 10 kph.
The surface at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, is generally good for batting, offering a reliable surface for stroke-making. The pitch tends to get better for batting as the game progresses, making run-scoring relatively easier in the second innings. In the last five matches at the venue, the average first-innings score has been 152 runs, highlighting its batting-friendly nature. Batters who spend some time at the crease can expect good value for their shots and will look to make the most of the favourable conditions.
Score prediction:
If Thailand bat first - 150-160 runs
If Mongolia bat first - 120-130 runs
In the last five T20 matches at this venue, chasing sides have won three times, indicating a slight advantage for teams batting second. A first-innings total around 150 runs has been a common benchmark and remains a gettable score, while anything above 175 would put the chasing side under significant pressure. Given these trends, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first and could look to follow the same approach in this fixture.
Toss Prediction: Mongolia to win the coin toss.
Thailand enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They are already under pressure after a winless run in the current competition. However, they have a slight edge over Mongolia in the tournament. This is a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye a comeback victory of the tournament.
Thailand to win.
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