Bahrain and Indonesia have faced each other in various sports, most notably football and cricket.
Football:
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Bahrain and Indonesia played to a 2-2 draw on October 10, 2024. Indonesia led 2-1 until Bahrain's Mohamed Marhoon scored an equalizer in the ninth minute of stoppage time, despite only six minutes being initially added. This led to controversy and protests from the Indonesian side regarding the referee's timekeeping.
Historically, one of their most notable encounters was on February 29, 2012, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where Bahrain defeated Indonesia 10-0. This result prompted a FIFA investigation due to its unusual nature.
Looking ahead, Indonesia is set to host Bahrain on March 25, 2025, at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta as part of the ongoing World Cup qualification campaign.
Cricket:
On February 19, 2025, Bahrain's cricket team toured Indonesia for a T20I match, securing a 63-run victory. Bahrain posted a total of 156/6, with Prashant Kurup scoring 54 runs. In response, Indonesia managed 93/10, with Bahrain's Sai Sarthak taking four wickets for 23 runs.
These encounters highlight the growing sporting interactions between Bahrain and Indonesia across multiple disciplines.
For a visual recap of their recent football match, you can watch the highlights below:
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