Malta vs Gibraltar: Priyan Pushparajan's 73 sets the target in a 65-run win
Malta beat Gibraltar by 65 runs. Priyan Pushparajan made 73 (34), Iain Latin took 4 for 41.
Malta beat Gibraltar by 65 runs in the Match 2 of Gibraltar tour of Malta at Marsa Sports Club, Marsa. Malta made 227 for 8 in 20 overs; Gibraltar replied with 162 for 6 in 20 overs. Priyan Pushparajan top-scored with 73 (34) at a strike rate of 214.7, and Iain Latin returned 4 for 41.
How the innings unfolded
Malta — 227 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 11.35 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 70 | 1 | 11.67 | 10 (6×4, 4×6) |
| Middle overs | 113 | 5 | 11.30 | 15 (7×4, 8×6) |
| Death overs | 44 | 2 | 11.00 | 4 (2×4, 2×6) |
The largest stand was 112 for the 2nd wicket between Priyan Pushparajan and Zeeshan Khan, from 59 balls (11.39 an over).
Gibraltar — 162 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.10 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 64 | 1 | 10.67 | 10 (8×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 73 | 3 | 7.30 | 6 (2×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 1 (0×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 51 for the 2nd wicket between Louis Bruce and Philip Raikes, from 20 balls (15.30 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyan Pushparajan | Malta | 73 | 34 | 214.7 | 5 | 5 |
| Zeeshan Khan | Malta | 53 | 31 | 171.0 | 4 | 3 |
| Philip Raikes | Gibraltar | 40 | 21 | 190.5 | 6 | 1 |
| Louis Bruce | Gibraltar | 38 | 18 | 211.1 | 2 | 3 |
| Iain Latin | Gibraltar | 31 | 29 | 106.9 | 0 | 2 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iain Latin | Gibraltar | 4 | 4 for 41 | 10.25 | 0 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | Malta | 4 | 2 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| Mehboob Ali | Malta | 4 | 2 for 28 | 7.00 | 0 |
| Kabir Mirpuri | Gibraltar | 2 | 1 for 20 | 10.00 | 0 |
| Louis Bruce | Gibraltar | 2 | 1 for 22 | 11.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 112 (59 balls) for Malta's 2nd wicket — Priyan Pushparajan and Zeeshan Khan
- 51 (20 balls) for Gibraltar's 2nd wicket — Louis Bruce and Philip Raikes
- 34 (17 balls) for Malta's 8th wicket — Imran Ameer and Ajin Soman
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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