Romania vs Bulgaria: Ramesh Satheesan's 54 sets the target in a 17-run win
Romania beat Bulgaria by 17 runs. Ramesh Satheesan made 54 (35), Luca Petre took 2 for 10.
Romania beat Bulgaria by 17 runs in the Match 3 of Bulgaria tour of Romania at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. Romania made 198 for 3 in 17 overs; Bulgaria replied with 58 for 3 in 5 overs. Ramesh Satheesan top-scored with 54 (35) at a strike rate of 154.3, and Luca Petre returned 2 for 10.
How the innings unfolded
Romania — 198 for 3 in 17 overs
Scored at 11.65 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 67 | 1 | 11.17 | 8 (4×4, 4×6) |
| Middle overs | 120 | 2 | 12.00 | 20 (17×4, 3×6) |
| Death overs | 11 | 0 | 11.00 | 1 (0×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 59 for the 1st wicket between Irfan Ringku and Ramesh Satheesan, from 32 balls (11.06 an over).
Bulgaria — 58 for 3 in 5 overs
Scored at 11.60 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 58 | 3 | 11.60 | 6 (2×4, 4×6) |
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Satheesan | Romania | 54 | 35 | 154.3 | 6 | 3 |
| Avishka Iroshan | Romania | 43* | 20 | 215.0 | 4 | 3 |
| Vasu Saini | Romania | 36 | 22 | 163.6 | 5 | 1 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | Bulgaria | 32 | 14 | 228.6 | 1 | 3 |
| Chamalka Fernando | Romania | 24* | 13 | 184.6 | 5 | 0 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Petre | Romania | 1 | 2 for 10 | 10.00 | 0 |
| Janitha Fernando | Romania | 1 | 1 for 15 | 15.00 | 0 |
| Jakob Gul | Bulgaria | 2 | 1 for 20 | 10.00 | 0 |
| Huzaif Yousuf | Bulgaria | 2 | 1 for 25 | 12.50 | 0 |
| Joshua Dowling | Bulgaria | 4 | 1 for 42 | 10.50 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 59 (32 balls) for Romania's 1st wicket — Irfan Ringku and Ramesh Satheesan
- 51 (23 balls) for Romania's 3rd wicket — Avishka Iroshan and Vasu Saini
- 48 (23 balls) for Romania's 4th wicket — Chamalka Fernando and Avishka Iroshan, unbroken
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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