Bangladesh under-23s defeated Malaysia 290:137 in the final match of the tournament held in Bangladesh on 12 August 2026. The hosts scored 290 points in what became the decisive game of the series between the two sides.
This was the third encounter between Bangladesh and Malaysia in just four days. The teams had met twice before in the tournament — first on 8 August with a 158:69 victory for Bangladesh, then on 10 August in a closer 107:105 result. By then Malaysia were clearly struggling to find any rhythm against the hosts.
Malaysia's recent form before this tournament showed mixed results. They had beaten Oman 91:90 and lost to Hong Kong 120:114 in early June, but their defeat to Nepal — 275:108 — suggested vulnerability against stronger opposition. Those losses to Nepal and Hong Kong preceded their run in Bangladesh.
The 290 points scored by Bangladesh represents a significant step up from their previous totals against Malaysia. The margin of 153 points is the widest in this three-game series and suggests the hosts found a different level of performance when it mattered most. And here's the thing — such a scoreline doesn't happen without sustained pressure over the full duration.
The result confirms Bangladesh's dominance in this tournament. With three wins from three games against Malaysia, the hosts have established themselves as the stronger side in this regional competition. Malaysia's record now stands at three defeats from three matches in Bangladesh.