Portugal vs Sweden: Carlos Nunes's 67 sets the target in a 12-run win
Portugal beat Sweden by 12 runs. Carlos Nunes made 67 (30), Sirajullah Khadim took 2 for 23.
Portugal beat Sweden by 12 runs in the Match 1 of Portugal tour of Sweden at Botkyrka Cricket Center, Stockholm, Stockholm. Portugal made 169 for 8 in 20 overs; Sweden replied with 157 for 8 in 20 overs. Carlos Nunes top-scored with 67 (30) at a strike rate of 223.3, and Sirajullah Khadim returned 2 for 23.
How the innings unfolded
Portugal — 169 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 8.45 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 48 | 1 | 8.00 | 9 (9×4, 0×6) |
| Middle overs | 61 | 4 | 6.10 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
| Death overs | 60 | 3 | 15.00 | 10 (6×4, 4×6) |
The largest stand was 43 for the 1st wicket between Dhavalkumar Norotam and Sharn Gomes, from 32 balls (8.06 an over).
Sweden — 157 for 8 in 20 overs
Scored at 7.85 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 39 | 1 | 6.50 | 4 (2×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 82 | 4 | 8.20 | 6 (2×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 36 | 3 | 9.00 | 6 (5×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 30 for the 6th wicket between Wynand Boshoff and Samiullah Rahmani, from 19 balls (9.47 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Nunes | Portugal | 67 | 30 | 223.3 | 5 | 4 |
| Wynand Boshoff | Sweden | 47* | 27 | 174.1 | 4 | 2 |
| Dhavalkumar Norotam | Portugal | 29 | 21 | 138.1 | 6 | 0 |
| Awais Ahmad | Sweden | 23 | 21 | 109.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Sharn Gomes | Portugal | 20 | 21 | 95.2 | 3 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirajullah Khadim | Portugal | 4 | 2 for 23 | 5.75 | 0 |
| Edward Fleming | Portugal | 4 | 2 for 31 | 7.75 | 0 |
| Samiullah Rahmani | Sweden | 4 | 2 for 35 | 8.75 | 0 |
| Zain Muzaffar | Sweden | 4 | 2 for 36 | 9.00 | 0 |
| Natim Hassam | Portugal | 1 | 1 for 15 | 15.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 43 (32 balls) for Portugal's 1st wicket — Dhavalkumar Norotam and Sharn Gomes
- 35 (11 balls) for Portugal's 7th wicket — Carlos Nunes and Sebastian de Oliveira
- 34 (26 balls) for Portugal's 6th wicket — Edward Fleming and Carlos Nunes
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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