Romania vs Switzerland: Harsha Deshan's 56 settles the chase in a 4-wicket win
Switzerland beat Romania by 4 wickets. Harsha Deshan made 56 (38), Musa Khan Ahmadzai took 3 for 18.
Switzerland beat Romania by 4 wickets in the Match 2 of Continental Cup at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Ilfov County. Romania made 192 for 7 in 20 overs; Switzerland replied with 195 for 6 in 19.2 overs. Harsha Deshan top-scored with 56 (38) at a strike rate of 147.4, and Musa Khan Ahmadzai returned 3 for 18.
How the innings unfolded
Romania — 192 for 7 in 20 overs
Scored at 9.60 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 61 | 2 | 10.17 | 9 (7×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 97 | 3 | 9.70 | 11 (7×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 34 | 2 | 8.50 | 4 (3×4, 1×6) |
The largest stand was 52 for the 5th wicket between Vasu Saini and Avishka Iroshan, from 36 balls (8.67 an over).
Switzerland — 195 for 6 in 19.2 overs
Scored at 10.09 an over.
| Phase | Runs | Wickets | Run rate | Boundaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 57 | 3 | 9.50 | 7 (5×4, 2×6) |
| Middle overs | 102 | 1 | 10.20 | 14 (10×4, 4×6) |
| Death overs | 36 | 2 | 10.80 | 6 (3×4, 3×6) |
The largest stand was 61 for the 5th wicket between Malyar Stanikzai and Harsha Deshan, from 30 balls (12.20 an over).
With the bat
| Batter | Team | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harsha Deshan | Switzerland | 56 | 38 | 147.4 | 8 | 1 |
| Vasu Saini | Romania | 49 | 35 | 140.0 | 5 | 1 |
| Adrian Lascu | Romania | 38 | 19 | 200.0 | 4 | 2 |
| Malyar Stanikzai | Switzerland | 36 | 17 | 211.8 | 2 | 3 |
| Naim Stanikzai | Switzerland | 29* | 14 | 207.1 | 2 | 3 |
With the ball
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Figures | Economy | Maidens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musa Khan Ahmadzai | Switzerland | 3 | 3 for 18 | 6.00 | 0 |
| Harsha Deshan | Switzerland | 3 | 2 for 20 | 6.67 | 0 |
| Manmeet Koli | Romania | 4 | 2 for 29 | 7.25 | 0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan | Romania | 3 | 2 for 38 | 12.67 | 0 |
| D Johnson | Switzerland | 2 | 1 for 26 | 13.00 | 0 |
The stands that mattered
- 61 (30 balls) for Switzerland's 5th wicket — Malyar Stanikzai and Harsha Deshan
- 52 (36 balls) for Romania's 5th wicket — Vasu Saini and Avishka Iroshan
- 46 (36 balls) for Switzerland's 4th wicket — D Johnson and Harsha Deshan
The full scorecard and ball-by-ball record are available for every delivery of this match.
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