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Saudi Arabia among six Asian teams advancing

Two Malaysian qualifiers determined the next-stage teams for the 2028 T20 World Cup pathway.

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Added 14 October 2026 · Source published 14 October 2026

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Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar advanced from Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A, while Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia progressed from Qualifier B. The six teams move to the next Asian qualifying stage in 2027. Saudi Arabia topped its group without a defeat, finishing its campaign with victory over Maldives.

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