Belgium vs Switzerland: Burhan Niaz's 71 sets the target in a 16-run win
Belgium beat Switzerland by 16 runs. Burhan Niaz made 71 (49), Ashwin Vinod took 3 for 37.
Belgium beat Switzerland by 16 runs in the Match 6 of Continental Cup at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. Belgium made 184 for 8 in 20 overs; Switzerland replied with 168 for 7 in 20 overs. Burhan Niaz top-scored with 71 (49) at a strike rate of 144.9, and Ashwin Vinod returned 3 for 37.
How the innings unfolded
Belgium — 184 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.20 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 57 | 4 | 9.50 | 10 (6×4, 4×6) |
| Middle overs | 80 | 1 | 8.00 | 10 (8×4, 2×6) |
| Death overs | 47 | 3 | 11.75 | 7 (5×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 55 for the 6th wicket between Said Hakim and Burhan Niaz, from 41 balls (8.05 an over).
Switzerland — 168 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.40 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 55 | 2 | 9.17 | 8 (6×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 66 | 4 | 6.60 | 7 (4×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 47 | 1 | 11.75 | 4 (1×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 52 for the 7th wicket between Isaac Stewart and Naim Stanikzai, from 30 balls (10.40 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burhan Niaz | Belgium | 71 | 49 | 144.9 | 8 | 3 |
| Sahil Tarakhil | Switzerland | 57 | 45 | 126.7 | 5 | 3 |
| Isaac Stewart | Switzerland | 27* | 17 | 158.8 | 1 | 1 |
| Naim Stanikzai | Switzerland | 24 | 21 | 114.3 | 0 | 2 |
| Raihan Stanikzai | Switzerland | 23 | 12 | 191.7 | 5 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashwin Vinod | Switzerland | 4 | 3 for 37 | 9.25 | 0 |
| Malyar Stanikzai | Switzerland | 3 | 2 for 18 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Ahmad Khalid Ahmadzai | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 32 | 8.00 | 0 |
| Zaki Ul Hassan | Belgium | 4 | 2 for 33 | 8.25 | 0 |
| Harsha Deshan | Switzerland | 2 | 1 for 14 | 7.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 55 (41 balls) for Belgium's 6th wicket — Said Hakim and Burhan Niaz
- 52 (30 balls) for Switzerland's 7th wicket — Isaac Stewart and Naim Stanikzai
- 40 (15 balls) for Belgium's 7th wicket — Omid Rahimi and Burhan Niaz
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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