Mexico vs Suriname: Gurpreet Singh's 27 sets the target in a 9-run win
Mexico beat Suriname by 9 runs. Gurpreet Singh made 27 (28), XSD Smith took 4 for 18.
Mexico beat Suriname by 9 runs in the Match 2 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier B at Jimmy Powell Oval, Cayman Islands, George Town. Mexico made 97 all out in 19.5 overs; Suriname replied with 88 for 8 in 20 overs. Gurpreet Singh top-scored with 27 (28) at a strike rate of 96.4, and XSD Smith returned 4 for 18.
How the innings unfolded
Mexico — 97 all out in 19.5 overs
Scored at 4.89 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 24 | 2 | 4.00 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 61 | 5 | 6.10 | 4 (4×4, 0×6) |
| Death overs | 12 | 3 | 3.13 | 0 (0×4, 0×6) |
Mexico lost 5 wickets for 14 runs, from 83 to 97.
The largest stand was 24 for the 5th wicket between KB Patil and Gurpreet Singh, from 17 balls (8.47 an over).
Suriname — 88 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 4.40 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 21 | 1 | 3.50 | 2 (2×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 44 | 5 | 4.40 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 23 | 2 | 5.75 | 1 (1×4, 0×6) |
Suriname lost 4 wickets for 16 runs, from 30 to 46.
The largest stand was 30 for the 2nd wicket between Troy Dudnath and V Hirlal, from 44 balls (4.09 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurpreet Singh | Mexico | 27 | 28 | 96.4 | 2 | 0 |
| XSD Smith | Suriname | 18* | 20 | 90.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dudnath | Suriname | 18 | 24 | 75.0 | 0 | 1 |
| KB Patil | Mexico | 18 | 16 | 112.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Gavin Singh | Suriname | 17 | 25 | 68.0 | 1 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSD Smith | Suriname | 4 | 4 for 18 | 4.50 | 0 |
| Gurpreet Singh | Mexico | 4 | 2 for 9 | 2.25 | 0 |
| Troy Dudnath | Suriname | 4 | 2 for 9 | 2.25 | 0 |
| Amir Butt | Mexico | 4 | 2 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Gavin Singh | Suriname | 4 | 1 for 12 | 3.00 | 1 |
The stands that mattered
- 30 (44 balls) for Suriname's 2nd wicket — Troy Dudnath and V Hirlal
- 24 (17 balls) for Mexico's 5th wicket — KB Patil and Gurpreet Singh
- 19 (30 balls) for Mexico's 4th wicket — Amir Butt and Gurpreet Singh
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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