SEA Games Men's T20 Cricket Competition 2025/26

The Men's T20 Cricket competition at the Southeast Asian Games is a regional multi-sport tournament that serves as a medal event rather than part of a national league pyramid. It was established as an official competition in 2017, following a demonstration appearance two years prior. The event brings together national teams from the region, with participation numbers fluctuating between editions. The 2025 edition featured five nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. The format has shifted significantly over time. While the inaugural 2017 tournament utilised group stages and semi-finals, the 2025 competition adopted a single round-robin structure without knockout matches. Medals are determined by final standings in this configuration. A key distinction is the status of the matches; the 2023 T20 matches held full T20 International status from the International Cricket Council, a privilege not extended to other formats used in the same tournament. This sets the SEA Games apart from Asian Cricket Council tournaments, which primarily function as qualifiers for the World Cup. Winners vary by year, reflecting the competitive balance. Singapore claimed the first title in 2017, followed by Cambodia in 2023. Malaysia secured the gold medal in the 2025 edition in Thailand, finishing top of the table with four wins from four matches. The tournament does not feature promotion or relegation, as it remains a closed national team competition. It differs from regular club cricket by focusing on regional representation and Olympic-style medal allocation rather than domestic league progression.