Belgium vs Romania: Rameez Khan's 4 for 26 sets up the chase in a 2-wicket win
Romania beat Belgium by 2 wickets. Vasu Saini made 37 (36), Rameez Khan took 4 for 26.
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Romania beat Belgium by 2 wickets in the Match 12 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier B at Koge Cricket Club, Koge. Belgium made 107 all out in 18.3 overs; Romania replied with 108 for 8 in 18.3 overs. Vasu Saini top-scored with 37 (36) at a strike rate of 102.8, and Rameez Khan returned 4 for 26.
How the innings unfolded
Belgium — 107 all out in 18.3 overs
Scored at 5.78 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 40 | 4 | 6.67 | 8 (7×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 55 | 4 | 5.50 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 12 | 2 | 4.80 | 1 (0×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 27 for the 4th wicket between Sheraz Sheikh and Omid Malik Khel, from 19 balls (8.53 an over).
Romania — 108 for 8 in 18.3 overs
Scored at 5.84 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 40 | 4 | 6.67 | 7 (7×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 52 | 2 | 5.20 | 5 (4×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 16 | 2 | 6.40 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 30 for the 5th wicket between Avishka Iroshan and Vasu Saini, from 31 balls (5.81 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasu Saini | Romania | 37 | 36 | 102.8 | 5 | 0 |
| Omid Malik Khel | Belgium | 22 | 22 | 100.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Khalid Ahmadi | Belgium | 19 | 13 | 146.2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sheraz Sheikh | Belgium | 19 | 12 | 158.3 | 3 | 1 |
| Irfan Ringku | Romania | 15 | 9 | 166.7 | 3 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rameez Khan | Romania | 4 | 4 for 26 | 6.50 | 0 |
| Irfan Ringku | Romania | 4 | 3 for 22 | 5.50 | 0 |
| Khalid Ahmadi | Belgium | 4 | 3 for 25 | 6.25 | 0 |
| Ravi Thapliyal | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 14 | 3.50 | 0 |
| Sheraz Sheikh | Belgium | 3 | 2 for 14 | 4.67 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 30 (31 balls) for Romania's 5th wicket — Avishka Iroshan and Vasu Saini
- 27 (19 balls) for Belgium's 4th wicket — Sheraz Sheikh and Omid Malik Khel
- 23 (18 balls) for Romania's 2nd wicket — Irfan Ringku and Adrian Lascu
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.