Kuwait defeated Bhutan by 8 wickets, finishing on 78/2 with 94 balls still remaining.
Bhutan were bowled out for 74 all out in their full 20 overs, with N Chejay top‑scoring with 20 from 23 balls and Yasin Patel taking four wickets for 12 runs in four overs.
In reply, Kuwait raced to the target, reaching 78 for 2 in just 4.2 overs, driven by R Sandaruwan’s explosive 40 off 11 balls that included five sixes.
Adnan Idrees claimed two wickets for Bhutan and added 13 runs off 7 balls for Kuwait, while CV Anto supplied a quick 13 from three balls with two sixes.