Portugal vs Finland: Sharn Gomes's 62 sets the target in an 8-run win
Portugal beat Finland by 8 runs. Aravind Mohan made 71 (44), Edward Fleming took 2 for 31.
Portugal beat Finland by 8 runs in the Match 3 of Portugal tour of Finland at Kerava National Cricket Ground, Kerava. Portugal made 181 for 4 in 20 overs; Finland replied with 173 for 6 in 20 overs. Aravind Mohan top-scored with 71 (44) at a strike rate of 161.4, and Edward Fleming returned 2 for 31.
How the innings unfolded
Portugal — 181 for 4 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.05 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 59 | 1 | 9.83 | 5 (2×4, 3×6) |
| Middle overs | 93 | 1 | 9.30 | 9 (8×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 29 | 2 | 7.25 | 2 (1×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 73 for the 2nd wicket between Sharn Gomes and Dhavalkumar Norotam, from 49 balls (8.94 an over).
Finland — 173 for 6 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.65 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 33 | 1 | 5.50 | 3 (3×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 95 | 3 | 9.50 | 8 (3×4, 5×6) |
| Death overs | 45 | 2 | 11.25 | 4 (1×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 72 for the 2nd wicket between Aravind Mohan and Faraaz Mehti Abbas, from 42 balls (10.29 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aravind Mohan | Finland | 71 | 44 | 161.4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sharn Gomes | Portugal | 62 | 46 | 134.8 | 3 | 2 |
| Dhavalkumar Norotam | Portugal | 47 | 29 | 162.1 | 3 | 2 |
| JP Netto | Portugal | 41 | 29 | 141.4 | 4 | 1 |
| Faheem Nellancheri | Finland | 29 | 14 | 207.1 | 1 | 3 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Fleming | Portugal | 4 | 2 for 31 | 7.75 | 0 |
| Jeremy Martins | Portugal | 3 | 1 for 22 | 7.33 | 0 |
| Nicholas Salonen | Finland | 4 | 1 for 27 | 6.75 | 0 |
| Upen Shantu | Portugal | 4 | 1 for 31 | 7.75 | 0 |
| Hammadullah Shinwari | Finland | 4 | 1 for 32 | 8.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 73 (49 balls) for Portugal's 2nd wicket — Sharn Gomes and Dhavalkumar Norotam
- 72 (42 balls) for Finland's 2nd wicket — Aravind Mohan and Faraaz Mehti Abbas
- 67 (41 balls) for Portugal's 3rd wicket — Sharn Gomes and JP Netto
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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