Belgium vs Romania: Sheraz Sheikh's 51 sets the target in a 20-run win
Belgium beat Romania by 20 runs. Sheraz Sheikh made 51 (34), Murid Ekrami took 2 for 15.
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Belgium beat Romania by 20 runs in the Match 1 of Continental Cup at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. Belgium made 180 for 4 in 20 overs; Romania replied with 160 for 8 in 20 overs. Sheraz Sheikh top-scored with 51 (34) at a strike rate of 150.0, and Murid Ekrami returned 2 for 15.
How the innings unfolded
Belgium — 180 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 29 | 1 | 4.83 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 102 | 2 | 10.20 | 13 (6×4, 7×6) |
| Death overs | 49 | 1 | 12.25 | 7 (2×4, 5×6) |
The largest stand was 83 for the 3rd wicket between Sheraz Sheikh and Omid Malik Khel, from 53 balls (9.40 an over).
Romania — 160 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.00 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 50 | 2 | 8.33 | 7 (5×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 80 | 4 | 8.00 | 9 (7×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 30 | 2 | 7.50 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
Romania lost 4 wickets for 12 runs, from 114 to 126.
The largest stand was 40 for the 4th wicket between Avishka Iroshan and Irfan Ringku, from 40 balls (6.00 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheraz Sheikh | Belgium | 51 | 34 | 150.0 | 5 | 3 |
| Omid Malik Khel | Belgium | 50 | 37 | 135.1 | 3 | 3 |
| Irfan Ringku | Romania | 31 | 30 | 103.3 | 4 | 0 |
| Ahmad Khalid Ahmadzai | Belgium | 30* | 6 | 500.0 | 0 | 5 |
| Hadisullah Tarakhel | Belgium | 24 | 17 | 141.2 | 4 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murid Ekrami | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 22 | 5.50 | 0 |
| Manmeet Koli | Romania | 4 | 2 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Zaki Ul Hassan | Belgium | 3 | 2 for 28 | 9.33 | 0 |
| Irfan Ringku | Romania | 3 | 1 for 25 | 8.33 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 83 (53 balls) for Belgium's 3rd wicket — Sheraz Sheikh and Omid Malik Khel
- 40 (40 balls) for Romania's 4th wicket — Avishka Iroshan and Irfan Ringku
- 37 (12 balls) for Belgium's 5th wicket — Burhan Niaz and Ahmad Khalid Ahmadzai, unbroken
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.