ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 | 23-May-2026 06:00 PM | Happy Valley Ground
CRT 160/6 (20)
AUT 164/5 (16.5)
Austria won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqib Iqbal* | 31 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 344.44 |
| Nageebullah Sultanzai | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houghton* | 1.5 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 21.82 |
| Connor Carroll | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
Last Wicket:Armaan Randhawa c Sajid Khan b Damien Hall 15(19) - 128/5 in 14.5 ov.
Austria vs Croatia
Croatia — Innings 1 (160/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houghton c Amar Naeem b Aqib Iqbal | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Connor Carroll (c) c Umair Tariq b Aqib Iqbal | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Rashid Hashmi (wk) c (sub)Zeshan Arif b Bilal Zalmai | 28 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 121.74 | |
| Jared Newton c Irfan Safi b Umair Tariq | 50 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 108.7 | |
| Oliver Tilley run out (Aqib Iqbal/Amar Naeem) | 22 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 68.75 | |
| Saghar Manzoor c Irfan Safi b Hekmatullah Khogiyani | 30 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 300 | |
| Nikola Davidovic not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Damien Hall not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 8 | LegByes: 2 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 11 | Total: 23 | |||||
| Total | 160 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Andrija Curavic, Matija Separovic, Sajid Khan | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqib Iqbal | 4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 5.2 |
| Baseer Khan | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Hekmatullah Khogiyani | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Bilal Zalmai | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Irfan Safi | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Umair Tariq | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Houghton & Connor Carroll | 1 | 4 |
| Rashid Hashmi & Connor Carroll | 11 | 10 |
| Rashid Hashmi & Jared Newton | 69 | 47 |
| Oliver Tilley & Jared Newton | 40 | 38 |
| Oliver Tilley & Saghar Manzoor | 36 | 17 |
| Oliver Tilley & Nikola Davidovic | 2 | 3 |
| Damien Hall & Nikola Davidovic | 1 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Houghton | 0.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Connor Carroll | 2.2 | 12 |
| 3 | Rashid Hashmi | 10.1 | 81 |
| 4 | Jared Newton | 16.3 | 121 |
| 5 | Saghar Manzoor | 19.2 | 157 |
| 6 | Oliver Tilley | 19.5 | 159 |
Austria — Innings 2 (164/5 in 16.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karanbir Singh c Andrija Curavic b Connor Carroll | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 150 | |
| Bilal Zalmai c Saghar Manzoor b Jared Newton | 68 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 226.67 | |
| Amar Naeem (wk) c Connor Carroll b Sajid Khan | 16 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Armaan Randhawa c Sajid Khan b Damien Hall | 15 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 78.95 | |
| Imran Asif c Sajid Khan b Damien Hall | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 114.29 | |
| Nageebullah Sultanzai not out | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Aqib Iqbal (c) not out | 31 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 344.44 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | Wides: 3 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 164 | 5 wkts, 16.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Baseer Khan, Hekmatullah Khogiyani, Irfan Safi, Umair Tariq | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Newton | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Connor Carroll | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Nikola Davidovic | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Damien Hall | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Sajid Khan | 2 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Sam Houghton | 1.5 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 21.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Karanbir Singh & Bilal Zalmai | 15 | 10 |
| Amar Naeem & Bilal Zalmai | 54 | 35 |
| Armaan Randhawa & Bilal Zalmai | 40 | 20 |
| Armaan Randhawa & Asif | 10 | 10 |
| Armaan Randhawa & Nageebullah Sultanzai | 9 | 14 |
| Aqib Iqbal & Nageebullah Sultanzai | 36 | 12 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karanbir Singh | 1.4 | 15 |
| 2 | Amar Naeem | 7.3 | 69 |
| 3 | Bilal Zalmai | 10.5 | 109 |
| 4 | Imran Asif | 12.3 | 119 |
| 5 | Armaan Randhawa | 14.5 | 128 |
Match Info
| Match | Austria vs Croatia |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 |
| Time | 23-May-2026 06:00 PM |
| Venue | Happy Valley Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Austria vs Croatia (AUT vs CRO)
Austria will face Croatia in a thrilling match on 23-May-2026 in ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026. The match will be played at Happy Valley Ground at 06:00 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Match Overview
Austria is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Croatia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026.
The pitch at Happy Valley Ground is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Austria will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Croatia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Austria batting and Croatia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Austria showcase its strengths, or will Croatia pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 23-May-2026 to find out the answer!
