Hong Kong Win Bauhinia Falcon Trophy

Hong Kong 125/9 (20 overs)
Kuwait 127/7 (18.5 overs)
Kuwait Beat Hong Kong by 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Despite losing the final T20I to Kuwait by three wickets, Hong Kong won the four-match Bauhinia Falcon Trophy 2-1.

Bauhinia Falcon Trophy-player of series 2026 - mohamed aslam

Kuwait’s Mohamed Aslam was named player of the series for his contributions with bat and ball.

 

Bauhinia Falcon Trophy – Hong Kong v Kuwait
Date: 25, 26, 28 February, 1, 3, 5, 7 March 2026
Venue: Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground
Tickets:
tbc

Additional reporting and images:
Scoreboards: cricinfo 

Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 24 Runs

Hong Kong 171/9 (20 overs)
Kuwait 147/8 (20 overs)

In the Second T20I of the Bauhinia Falcon Trophy, Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 24 runs at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground. Batting first, Hong Kong reached 171/9 off their twenty overs with captain 60 from 33 balls, including 5 sixes.

Kuwait’s chase was strangled in the power play, with the visitors reduced to 11/3 in the fourth over. Meet Bhavser with a powerful 62, brought Kuwait respectability on the scoreboard, but the match was long gone

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Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 24 runs-26 feb 2026-Kuwait

Bauhinia Falcon Trophy – Hong Kong v Kuwait
Date: 25, 26, 28 February, 1, 3, 5, 7 March 2026
Venue: Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground
Tickets:
tbc

Additional reporting and images:
Scoreboards: cricinfo 

Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining)

Kuwait 182/6
Hong Kong (18.5/20 ov, T:183) 186/7

In the first T20I of the Bauhinia Falcon Trophy at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on 25 February 2026; Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 3 wickets (with 7 balls remaining). Batting first, Kuwait scored 182/6 off their twenty overs with Bilal Tahir 61 from 33 balls, including 5 sixes, top scorer

An opening partnership of 124 in just eleven overs between Zeeshan Ali (60) and Anshy Rath (72) powered Hong Kong to victory.

2nd T20I - Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 3 wickets- Hong Kong 2nd T20I - Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 3 wickets- Kuwait

Bauhinia Falcon Trophy – Hong Kong v Kuwait
Date: 25, 26, 28 February, 1, 3, 5, 7 March 2026
Venue: Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground
Tickets:
tbc

Additional reporting and images:
Scoreboards: cricinfo 

RIP Paul “Penguin” Baynham

bc was saddened to learn overnight that Paul Baynham, better known to friends and clubbers everywhere as ‘Penguin’, passed away. Our condolences and best wishes go to his family, children, grandchildren and friends.

A life well lived! Chapeau, my friend, you brought happiness, joy and lasting memories to friends and strangers alike, enriching the lives of those around you. Thanks for the memories, Penguin!

Penguin was much loved by many:

Mike Leeder shares his memories of Penguin here https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CmFEed9G/

As Marvin Bernad eloquently puts it:
“Paul Baynham, also known as DJ Penguin, had a vibrant life filled with music, adventure, and love. According to the post, he was a DJ and a force of nature, known for turning any night into an adventure and making every moment unforgettable. He had a long career, playing at various iconic venues in Hong Kong and Tokyo, including Hot Gossip, Julianna’s, Rick’s Cafe, and Hard Rock.

Beyond his professional life, Paul was a devoted family man. He was a loving father to his son Ben, a steadfast husband to his wife Cress, and a cool grandad to his grandkids. He brought the same passion and energy to his personal life, filling his home with warmth and mischief.
Throughout his life, Paul created countless memories with friends and family, marked by laughter, adventure, and a love for music. His legacy lives on through the memories he left behind, and he’s remembered as someone who knew how to live loud, love deep, and never take a single moment too seriously.”