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Saudi Arabia vs Japan Result – Semi Final 1

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Semi Final 1 • ACC Men's T20I Challenger Cup

Saudi Arabia cricket team logo
SAU
98/0 (9)
Japan cricket team logo
JPN
97/8 (20)
Saudi Arabia won by 10 wickets
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End of over 9 (9 runs)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 23 (21)
Faisal Khan 72 (33)
SAU 98/0
Ryan Drake 2-0-33-0
8.6
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Ryan Drake to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 run
8.5
1
Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, 1 run
8.4
6
Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, Six
8.3
0
Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, no run
8.2
0
Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, no run
8.1
0
Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, no run
8.1
Wd
Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, 1 wide
End of over 8 (9 runs)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 22 (20)
Faisal Khan 65 (28)
SAU 89/0
Charlie Hara Hinze 2-0-13-0
7.6
0
Charles Hinze to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, no run
7.5
1
Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, 1 run
7.4
1
Charles Hinze to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 run
7.3
0
Charles Hinze to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, no run
7.2
1
Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, 1 run
7.1
6
Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, Six
End of over 7 (7 runs)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 21 (17)
Faisal Khan 57 (25)
SAU 80/0
Ibrahim Takahashi 1-0-7-0
6.6
0
Ibrahim Takahashi to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, no run
6.5
1
Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, 1 run
6.4
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Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, no run
6.3
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Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, no run
6.2
4
Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, Four
6.1
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Ibrahim Takahashi to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 run
6.1
Wd
Ibrahim Takahashi to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 wide
End of over 6 (14 runs)
Faisal Khan 52 (21)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 20 (15)
SAU 73/0
Sabaorish Ravichandran 1-0-14-0
5.6
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Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, no run
5.5
4
Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, Four
5.4
0
Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, no run
5.3
6
Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, Six

Match Summary

Saudi Arabia and Japan met in Semi Final 1 of ACC Men's T20I Challenger Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 8.4: Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, Six | 7.1: Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, Six | 6.2: Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Saudi Arabia won by 10 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 8.4: Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, Six
  • 7.1: Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, Six
  • 6.2: Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, Four
  • 5.5: Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, Four
  • 5.3: Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, Six

Short Highlights Summary

Saudi Arabia won by 10 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 8.4: Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 9 (9 runs)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 23 (21)
Faisal Khan 72 (33)
SAU 98/0
Ryan Drake 2-0-33-0

8.6 1 Ryan Drake to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 run

8.5 1 Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, 1 run

8.4 6 Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, Six

8.3 0 Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, no run

8.2 0 Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, no run

8.1 0 Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, no run

8.1 Wd Ryan Drake to Faisal Khan, 1 wide

End of over 8 (9 runs)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 22 (20)
Faisal Khan 65 (28)
SAU 89/0
Charlie Hara Hinze 2-0-13-0

7.6 0 Charles Hinze to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, no run

7.5 1 Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, 1 run

7.4 1 Charles Hinze to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 run

7.3 0 Charles Hinze to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, no run

7.2 1 Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, 1 run

7.1 6 Charles Hinze to Faisal Khan, Six

End of over 7 (7 runs)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 21 (17)
Faisal Khan 57 (25)
SAU 80/0
Ibrahim Takahashi 1-0-7-0

6.6 0 Ibrahim Takahashi to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, no run

6.5 1 Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, 1 run

6.4 0 Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, no run

6.3 0 Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, no run

6.2 4 Ibrahim Takahashi to Faisal Khan, Four

6.1 1 Ibrahim Takahashi to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 run

6.1 Wd Ibrahim Takahashi to Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, 1 wide

End of over 6 (14 runs)
Faisal Khan 52 (21)
Abdul Waheed Ghaffar 20 (15)
SAU 73/0
Sabaorish Ravichandran 1-0-14-0

5.6 0 Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, no run

5.5 4 Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, Four

5.4 0 Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, no run

5.3 6 Sabaorish Ravichandran to Faisal Khan, Six

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Saudi Arabia vs Japan Semi Final 1 match?
Saudi Arabia won by 10 wickets.

What is the Saudi Arabia vs Japan Semi Final 1?
Saudi Arabia vs Japan is the Semi Final 1 of the 2024 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Saudi Arabia vs Japan live score?
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