Guernsey vs Sweden: Matthew Stokes's 51 sets the target in a 12-run win
Guernsey beat Sweden by 12 runs. Matthew Stokes made 51 (41), Ed Robinson took 2 for 12.
Guernsey beat Sweden by 12 runs in the Match 2 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier A at Happy Valley Ground 2, Episkopi. Guernsey made 151 for 8 in 20 overs; Sweden replied with 139 all out in 19.4 overs. Matthew Stokes top-scored with 51 (41) at a strike rate of 124.4, and Ed Robinson returned 2 for 12.
How the innings unfolded
Guernsey — 151 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.55 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 32 | 2 | 5.33 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 85 | 2 | 8.50 | 8 (5×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 34 | 4 | 8.50 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
The largest stand was 85 for the 3rd wicket between Matthew Stokes and Josh Butler, from 65 balls (7.85 an over).
Sweden — 139 all out in 19.4 overs
Scored at 7.07 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 64 | 2 | 10.67 | 11 (9×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 45 | 5 | 4.50 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 30 | 3 | 8.18 | 4 (1×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 31 for the 1st wicket between Imal Zuwak and Ajay Mundra, from 16 balls (11.63 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stokes | Guernsey | 51 | 41 | 124.4 | 4 | 2 |
| Yatharth Chauhan | Sweden | 48 | 40 | 120.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Josh Butler | Guernsey | 43 | 32 | 134.4 | 4 | 1 |
| Zabiullah Zahid | Sweden | 25 | 10 | 250.0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ajay Mundra | Sweden | 22 | 12 | 183.3 | 3 | 1 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Robinson | Guernsey | 2.4 | 2 for 12 | 4.50 | 0 |
| Martin Dale Bradley | Guernsey | 4 | 2 for 14 | 3.50 | 0 |
| Zabiullah Zahid | Sweden | 4 | 2 for 17 | 4.25 | 0 |
| Adam Martel | Guernsey | 4 | 2 for 22 | 5.50 | 0 |
| Matthew Stokes | Guernsey | 4 | 2 for 41 | 10.25 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 85 (65 balls) for Guernsey's 3rd wicket — Matthew Stokes and Josh Butler
- 31 (16 balls) for Sweden's 1st wicket — Imal Zuwak and Ajay Mundra
- 30 (15 balls) for Sweden's 8th wicket — Zabiullah Zahid and Yatharth Chauhan
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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