France vs Turkey: Mustafa Omer's 108 not out sets the target in a 145-run win
France beat Turkey by 145 runs. Mustafa Omer made 108* (50), Rahimgul Naseri took 3 for 15.
France beat Turkey by 145 runs in the Match 5 of ECA Men's European Cup at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. France made 235 for 2 in 20 overs; Turkey replied with 90 for 7 in 20 overs. Mustafa Omer top-scored with 108* (50) at a strike rate of 216.0, and Rahimgul Naseri returned 3 for 15.
How the innings unfolded
France — 235 for 2 in 20 overs
Scored at 11.75 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 52 | 1 | 8.67 | 8 (7×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 118 | 1 | 11.80 | 14 (8×4, 6×6) |
| Death overs | 65 | 0 | 16.25 | 8 (1×4, 7×6) |
The largest stand was 113 for the 3rd wicket between Christian Roberts and Mustafa Omer, from 46 balls (14.74 an over), unbroken.
Turkey — 90 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 4.50 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 16 | 4 | 2.67 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 45 | 1 | 4.50 | 6 (6×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
Turkey lost 5 wickets for 24 runs, from 3 to 27.
The largest stand was 34 for the 6th wicket between Mertcan Donmez and Ibrahim Kursad Dalyan, from 44 balls (4.64 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafa Omer | France | 108* | 50 | 216.0 | 5 | 10 |
| Zakria Atiq Butt | France | 59 | 42 | 140.5 | 5 | 3 |
| Ibrahim Kursad Dalyan | Turkey | 44 | 41 | 107.3 | 5 | 1 |
| Christian Roberts | France | 29* | 17 | 170.6 | 4 | 0 |
| Virk Ali | France | 18 | 14 | 128.6 | 2 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahimgul Naseri | France | 4 | 3 for 15 | 3.75 | 0 |
| Rahmatullah Mangal | France | 4 | 1 for 6 | 1.50 | 2 |
| Usman Khan | France | 3 | 1 for 10 | 3.33 | 0 |
| Noman Amjad | France | 4 | 1 for 21 | 5.25 | 0 |
| Dawood Ahmadzai | France | 4 | 1 for 32 | 8.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 113 (46 balls) for France's 3rd wicket — Christian Roberts and Mustafa Omer, unbroken
- 77 (42 balls) for France's 2nd wicket — Mustafa Omer and Zakria Atiq Butt
- 45 (32 balls) for France's 1st wicket — Zakria Atiq Butt and Virk Ali
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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