Airspace Crisis Strands Bahrain Team in Thailand – Malaysia Hosts Emergency T20I/OD Series

Bahrain Cricket Federation has arranged a last-minute bilateral T20I series and a One-day series with Malaysian Cricket Association, after escalating tensions across the West Asian region forced the closure of several air corridors for civilian passenger flights. Bahrain’s squad had been in Thailand competing in a Quadrangular T20I series when the regional situation rapidly deteriorated, creating significant travel uncertainty for teams attempting to return home.

With commercial flight options severely disrupted due to temporary airspace closures across parts of the Middle East, the Bahrain Cricket Federation moved quickly to ensure the team remained active internationally rather than remaining stranded in Southeast Asia. In coordination with the Malaysian Cricket Association, both boards agreed to organize an emergency three (3)-match T20 International series, which will carry official ICC T20I ranking points. The three (3)-match One-day series will start after the completion of the T20I series from March 12th – 16th, 2026.

The short tour provides Bahrain with competitive cricket during an uncertain travel window while offering Malaysia valuable ranking opportunities on home soil.

Bahrain Men’s Tour of Malaysia Schedule

07th – 08th March 2026: Bahrain vs Malaysia – 1st T20I (Scorecard) and 2nd T20I (Scorecard)

10th March 2026: Malaysia vs Bahrain – 3rd T20I (Scorecard)

12th March 2026: Bahrain vs Malaysia – 1st One-day (Scorecard)

14th March 2026: Malaysia vs Bahrain – 2nd One-day (Scorecard)

16th March 2026: Bahrain vs Malaysia – 3rd One-day (Scorecard)