Malaysia Women vs Kuwait Women 2023/24

The Malaysia Women vs Kuwait Women series represents a significant bilateral fixture in Asian women's cricket, driven by the developmental trajectories of both the Malaysian Cricket Association and Cricket Kuwait. Malaysia, which gained International Cricket Council Associate Member status in 1967, made its international debut in 2006. The team plays home fixtures at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur and the Johor Cricket Academy. Notable success includes a bronze medal at the 2017 SEA Games and the team’s first WT20I in 2018, following the global grant of full status to all members.

Cricket Kuwait, an affiliate since 1998 and associate member from 2005, began international play in July 2009 at the ACC Women's Twenty20 Championship. The side played its inaugural WT20I against Malaysia in February 2019. A key achievement for Kuwait is winning the Women's T20I Triangular Tournament in Qatar in January 2020. Their domestic structure relies heavily on expatriate players, with central contracts introduced in 2021.

The two sides have established a clear hierarchy in recent encounters. Malaysia has won all recorded bilateral and tournament matches between 2021 and 2026. This dominance was cemented during a 3-match bilateral series in February 2024, where Malaysia secured victory in all three T20Is. Beyond direct bilateral play, the teams have faced each other in the 2023 Malaysia Women's Quadrangular Series and the ACC Women's T20 Premier Cup. This regional tournament features a group stage followed by knockouts, with 12 teams in the 2024 edition. While the UAE won the 2024 edition and Thailand claimed the 2026 title, the fixture between Malaysia and Kuwait remains a staple of the ACC framework, underscoring the competitive landscape within the association.