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From May 25 to May 26, 2024, Austria hosted Belgium in an exhilarating cricket tour, featuring four T20 matches over two days. The series showcased thrilling performances, setting the tone for competitive and action-packed games.
*1st T20 Match: Belgium’s DLS Triumph*
Belgium won the toss and elected to field. Austria’s top order struggled, falling to 18 for 3 by the fourth over. Abrar Bilal and Captain Aqib Iqbal steadied the innings, with Iqbal smashing 60 off 34 balls. Austria managed 156 for 8 in 20 overs. Belgium chased down the revised target via DLS method, winning by 6 wickets.
*2nd T20 Match: Austria’s Rain-Affected Win*
Rain reduced the match to 11 overs per side. Austria fielded first, restricting Belgium to 95 for 7. Amar Naeem’s 46 runs led Austria to victory, reaching the target of 96 in the 12th over, leveling the series.
*3rd T20 Match: Belgium’s Dominance*
Another rain-affected match reduced to 18 overs. Austria batted first, scoring 97 runs. Khalid Ahmadi’s 3 wickets for 23 runs helped Belgium. Mansoor Malangzai (33) and Muhammad Muneeb (31) guided Belgium to victory within 14 overs.
*4th T20 Match: Imran Asif’s Century*
In the series finale, Austria batted first. Imran Asif’s stunning century (102 off 65 balls) powered Austria to 208 for 2. Belgium started strong but ended at 133 all out. Abdullah Akbarjaan’s 4 wickets sealed Austria’s victory, ending the series in a draw.
The Austria vs. Belgium series highlighted thrilling cricket, showcasing individual brilliance and team resilience. Fans witnessed a closely contested battle that ended with honors even. 🏏