Belgium vs Romania: Omid Malik Khel's 43 not out sets the target in an 8-run win
Belgium beat Romania by 8 runs. Omid Malik Khel made 43* (33), Manmeet Koli took 2 for 24.
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Belgium beat Romania by 8 runs in the Final of Continental Cup at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. Belgium made 184 for 8 in 20 overs; Romania replied with 176 for 9 in 20 overs. Omid Malik Khel top-scored with 43* (33) at a strike rate of 130.3, and Manmeet Koli returned 2 for 24.
How the innings unfolded
Belgium — 184 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.20 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 48 | 1 | 8.00 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 77 | 4 | 7.70 | 9 (7×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 59 | 3 | 14.75 | 11 (8×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 52 for the 2nd wicket between Asad Mohammad and A Raza, from 40 balls (7.80 an over).
Romania — 176 for 9 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.80 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 35 | 1 | 5.83 | 4 (2×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 103 | 5 | 10.30 | 9 (6×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 38 | 3 | 9.50 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
Romania lost 4 wickets for 16 runs, from 56 to 72.
The largest stand was 59 for the 7th wicket between Tharindu Sandaruwan and Janitha Fernando, from 25 balls (14.16 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omid Malik Khel | Belgium | 43* | 33 | 130.3 | 5 | 1 |
| Janitha Fernando | Romania | 38 | 27 | 140.7 | 3 | 1 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan | Romania | 31 | 15 | 206.7 | 4 | 1 |
| Said Hakim | Belgium | 28 | 9 | 311.1 | 5 | 1 |
| Vasu Saini | Romania | 28 | 25 | 112.0 | 1 | 2 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manmeet Koli | Romania | 4 | 2 for 24 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Janitha Fernando | Romania | 4 | 2 for 26 | 6.50 | 0 |
| Ahmad Khalid Ahmadzai | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 28 | 7.00 | 0 |
| Asad Mohammad | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 38 | 9.50 | 0 |
| Faisal Khaliq | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 41 | 10.25 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 59 (25 balls) for Romania's 7th wicket — Tharindu Sandaruwan and Janitha Fernando
- 52 (41 balls) for Romania's 2nd wicket — Vasu Saini and Ramesh Satheesan
- 52 (40 balls) for Belgium's 2nd wicket — Asad Mohammad and A Raza
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.