Mongolia national cricket team
Cricket team
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The Mongolia national cricket team is the team that represents Mongolia in international men's cricket.[5] In July 2021, the International Cricket Council (ICC) inducted the team as an Associate Member,[6] becoming the 22nd member in the Asia region.[7]
| Association | Mongolia Cricket Association[1] | |||||||||
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| Personnel | ||||||||||
| Captain | Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan | |||||||||
| Coach | Joseph Bull | |||||||||
| International Cricket Council | ||||||||||
| ICC status | Associate member (2021) | |||||||||
| ICC region | Asia | |||||||||
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| T20 Internationals | ||||||||||
| First T20I |  Nepal at Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field, Hangzhou; 27 September 2023 | |||||||||
| Last T20I |  Malaysia at UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi; 9 September 2024 | |||||||||
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| As of 9 September 2024 | ||||||||||
History
Mongolia participated in the 2022 Asian Games, grouped along with Nepal and Maldives.
Mongolia made their international debut against Nepal at Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field, Hangzhou on 27 September 2023.
Coaching history
Coaching has played a significant role in the development of cricket in Mongolia, with both local and international figures contributing to the growth of the game. Since joining the International Cricket Council (ICC) as an Associate Member in 2021, Mongolia has focused on building sustainable coaching structures for men’s, women’s, and youth programs. The following table lists the national team’s past and current coaches.
| Coach | Tenure | Nationality | Role / Notes |
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| Joseph Bull | 2024–present | Australia | Current head coach. Began his tenure at the ICC T20 Regional Qualifiers and coaches both the men’s and women’s national programs. |
| David Talalla | 2022 (Asian Games) | Australia | Served as head coach during Mongolia’s inaugural appearance at the Asian Games cricket competition. |
| Davaasuren Jamyansuren | 2020–2022 | Mongolia | Head coach who oversaw early domestic development and youth cricket initiatives in Mongolia. |
Records
International Match Summary[8]
Last updated 9 September 2024
| Playing Record | ||||||
| Format | M | W | L | T | NR | Inaugural Match |
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| Twenty20 Internationals | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 27 September 2023 |
Twenty20 International
- Highest team total: 75 v. Japan on 12 May 2024 at Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano.[9]
- Highest individual score: 25, Mohan Vivekanandan v. Japan on 12 May 2024 at Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano.[10]
- Best individual bowling figures: 3/29, Luwsanzundui Erdenebulgan v. Maldives on 6 September 2024 at Bayuemas Oval, Pandamaran.[11]
T20I record versus other nations[8]
Records complete to T20I #2842. Last updated 6 September 2024.
