ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 | 16-May-2026 06:00 PM | Happy Valley Ground
MALTA 140/10 (20)
AUT 141/3 (12.5)
Austria won by 7 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armaan Randhawa* | 37 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 137.04 |
| Imran Asif | 39 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 185.71 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyan Pushparajan* | 1.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 16.91 |
| Imran Ameer | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Aqib Iqbal lbw b Muhammad Qasim 6(9) - 88/3 in 7.3 ov.
Austria vs Malta
Malta — Innings 1 (140/10 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali (c) c Amar Naeem b Baseer Khan | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 85.71 | |
| Muhammad Qasim c Zeshan Arif b Irfan Safi | 58 | 42 | 2 | 5 | 138.1 | |
| Priyan Pushparajan c Amar Naeem b Aqib Iqbal | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jaspal Singh b Kumud Jha | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 | |
| Flynn Zahra (wk) run out (Amar Naeem/Bilal Zalmai) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Imran Ameer b Bilal Zalmai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Muhammad Ajmal c Bilal Zalmai b Kumud Jha | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Zeeshan Khan b Irfan Safi | 16 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 72.73 | |
| Shrijay Patel b Waqar Zalmai | 22 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 200 | |
| Ajin Soman run out (Amar Naeem) | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Salman Sharjeel not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Wides: 8 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 140 | 10 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqib Iqbal | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Baseer Khan | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 6 |
| Bilal Zalmai | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Kumud Jha | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| Irfan Safi | 3 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 9.7 |
| Mohamad Waqar Zalmai | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali & Muhammad Qasim | 12 | 9 |
| Priyan Pushparajan & Muhammad Qasim | 23 | 19 |
| Jaspal Singh & Muhammad Qasim | 19 | 23 |
| Flynn Zahra & Muhammad Qasim | 8 | 6 |
| Imran Ameer & Muhammad Qasim | 3 | 3 |
| Muhammad Ajmal & Muhammad Qasim | 1 | 4 |
| Zeeshan Khan & Muhammad Qasim | 27 | 23 |
| Zeeshan Khan & Shrijay Patel | 34 | 20 |
| Zeeshan Khan & Ajin Soman | 6 | 5 |
| Salman Sharjeel & Ajin Soman | 7 | 8 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehboob Ali | 1.3 | 12 |
| 2 | Priyan Pushparajan | 4.4 | 35 |
| 3 | Jaspal Singh | 8.3 | 54 |
| 4 | Flynn Zahra | 9.3 | 62 |
| 5 | Imran Ameer | 9.6 | 65 |
| 6 | Muhammad Ajmal | 10.4 | 66 |
| 7 | Muhammad Qasim | 14.3 | 93 |
| 8 | Shrijay Patel | 17.5 | 127 |
| 9 | Zeeshan Khan | 18.4 | 133 |
| 10 | Ajin Soman | 20 | 140 |
Austria — Innings 2 (141/3 in 12.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karanbir Singh lbw b Salman Sharjeel | 23 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 383.33 | |
| Bilal Zalmai b Mehboob Ali | 34 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 242.86 | |
| Armaan Randhawa not out | 37 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 137.04 | |
| Aqib Iqbal (c) lbw b Muhammad Qasim | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Imran Asif not out | 39 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 185.71 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 1 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 141 | 3 wkts, 12.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Amar Naeem (wk), Zeshan Arif, Irfan Safi, Baseer Khan, Mohamad Waqar Zalmai, Kumud Jha | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Salman Sharjeel | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Ajin Soman | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Muhammad Qasim | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.2 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | 1.5 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 16.9 |
| Imran Ameer | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Karanbir Singh & Bilal Zalmai | 23 | 7 |
| Armaan Randhawa & Bilal Zalmai | 54 | 23 |
| Armaan Randhawa & Aqib Iqbal | 11 | 15 |
| Armaan Randhawa & Asif | 53 | 32 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karanbir Singh | 1.1 | 23 |
| 2 | Bilal Zalmai | 4.6 | 77 |
| 3 | Aqib Iqbal | 7.3 | 88 |
Match Info
| Match | Austria vs Malta |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Men T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 |
| Time | 16-May-2026 06:00 PM |
| Venue | Happy Valley Ground |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: Austria vs Malta (AUT vs MAL)
Austria will face Malta in a thrilling match on 16-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 Malta 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 Malta will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Austria batting and Malta 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 Malta pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 16-May-2026 to find out the answer!
