Singapore cricket triumphs over Maldives while women's football loses to Indonesia in AFF semi‑final

The Singapore men’s cricket team opened its ACC Men’s Challenger Cup 2026 campaign with a six‑wicket victory over the Maldives, chasing down 139 runs in 24.5 overs. Manpreet Singh was named player of the match after scoring an unbeaten 47 and taking four wickets.

In a separate tournament, the Singapore women’s football team (the Lionesses) were defeated 2‑0 by Indonesia in the semi‑final of the AFF Women’s Cup 2026, ending their bid for the title. Goals from Gea Yumanda and Remini Rumbewas secured Indonesia’s win, while Singapore will contest the third‑place play‑off against Cambodia.