Belgium vs Hungary: Aziz Mohammad's 60 sets the target in a 10-run win
Belgium beat Hungary by 10 runs. Abbas Ghani made 90 (48), Faisal Khaliq took 2 for 29.
Belgium beat Hungary by 10 runs in the Match 5 of Continental Cup at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. Belgium made 232 for 4 in 20 overs; Hungary replied with 222 for 7 in 20 overs. Abbas Ghani top-scored with 90 (48) at a strike rate of 187.5, and Faisal Khaliq returned 2 for 29.
How the innings unfolded
Belgium — 232 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 11.60 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 57 | 1 | 9.50 | 9 (7×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 120 | 2 | 12.00 | 17 (14×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 55 | 1 | 13.75 | 7 (3×4, 4×6) |
The largest stand was 75 for the 2nd wicket between Aziz Mohammad and Omid Malik Khel, from 44 balls (10.23 an over).
Hungary — 222 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 11.10 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 75 | 0 | 12.50 | 13 (8×4, 5×6) |
| Middle overs | 100 | 3 | 10.00 | 13 (8×4, 5×6) |
| Death overs | 47 | 4 | 11.75 | 8 (6×4, 2×6) |
Hungary lost 4 wickets for 13 runs, from 193 to 206.
The largest stand was 80 for the 1st wicket between Abbas Ghani and Vinoth Ravindran, from 41 balls (11.71 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbas Ghani | Hungary | 90 | 48 | 187.5 | 8 | 6 |
| Aziz Mohammad | Belgium | 60 | 42 | 142.9 | 9 | 1 |
| Sheraz Sheikh | Belgium | 57 | 32 | 178.1 | 7 | 2 |
| Vinoth Ravindran | Hungary | 38 | 17 | 223.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Burhan Niaz | Belgium | 34* | 15 | 226.7 | 3 | 2 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faisal Khaliq | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 29 | 7.25 | 0 |
| Sadat Said | Hungary | 4 | 2 for 45 | 11.25 | 0 |
| Ravi Thapliyal | Belgium | 4 | 1 for 36 | 9.00 | 0 |
| Ibrar Ahmad | Hungary | 4 | 1 for 42 | 10.50 | 0 |
| RJ Ainsworth | Hungary | 4 | 1 for 50 | 12.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 80 (41 balls) for Hungary's 1st wicket — Abbas Ghani and Vinoth Ravindran
- 75 (42 balls) for Hungary's 2nd wicket — Muhammad Soban and Abbas Ghani
- 75 (44 balls) for Belgium's 2nd wicket — Aziz Mohammad and Omid Malik Khel
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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