Malta vs Gibraltar: Mohammed Qasim's 84 sets the target in a 50-run win
Malta beat Gibraltar by 50 runs. Mohammed Qasim made 84 (60), Ajin Soman took 3 for 33.
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Malta beat Gibraltar by 50 runs in the Match 1 of Gibraltar tour of Malta at Marsa Sports Club, Malta. Malta made 231 for 4 in 20 overs; Gibraltar replied with 181 for 7 in 20 overs. Mohammed Qasim top-scored with 84 (60) at a strike rate of 140.0, and Ajin Soman returned 3 for 33.
How the innings unfolded
Malta — 231 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 11.55 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 45 | 1 | 7.50 | 7 (6×4, 1×6) |
| Middle overs | 138 | 1 | 13.80 | 16 (8×4, 8×6) |
| Death overs | 48 | 2 | 12.00 | 4 (0×4, 4×6) |
The largest stand was 105 for the 3rd wicket between Jaspal Singh and Mohammed Qasim, from 48 balls (13.13 an over).
Gibraltar — 181 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.05 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 72 | 0 | 12.00 | 12 (7×4, 5×6) |
| Middle overs | 74 | 3 | 7.40 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 35 | 4 | 8.75 | 4 (2×4, 2×6) |
Gibraltar lost 4 wickets for 16 runs, from 165 to 181.
The largest stand was 81 for the 1st wicket between Philip Raikes and Louis Bruce, from 37 balls (13.14 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Qasim | Malta | 84 | 60 | 140.0 | 8 | 3 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | Malta | 55 | 26 | 211.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Kieron Ferrary | Gibraltar | 50 | 31 | 161.3 | 4 | 3 |
| Louis Bruce | Gibraltar | 45 | 24 | 187.5 | 6 | 2 |
| Jaspal Singh | Malta | 39 | 23 | 169.6 | 2 | 3 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajin Soman | Malta | 3 | 3 for 33 | 11.00 | 0 |
| Imran Ameer | Malta | 4 | 2 for 18 | 4.50 | 1 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | Malta | 4 | 1 for 18 | 4.50 | 0 |
| Joe Wilson | Gibraltar | 3 | 1 for 35 | 11.67 | 0 |
| Mohammed Qasim | Malta | 4 | 1 for 40 | 10.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 105 (48 balls) for Malta's 3rd wicket — Jaspal Singh and Mohammed Qasim
- 89 (54 balls) for Malta's 2nd wicket — Mohammed Qasim and Priyan Pushparajan
- 81 (37 balls) for Gibraltar's 1st wicket — Philip Raikes and Louis Bruce
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.