Niaz rebuilds, Belgium hold on
Burhan Niaz’s calm 71 off 49 balls became the difference as Belgium defended 184/8 to beat Switzerland by 16 runs. Belgium looked in trouble early at 57/4 in the powerplay, but Niaz stitched the innings back together and ensured there was enough on the board. Switzerland’s chase had moments of promise, yet they were left needing too much late despite a strong finish.
Middle-overs squeeze decides it
The game swung in Switzerland’s middle overs with the bat, where Belgium’s control created a decisive gap. Switzerland went from a brisk 55/2 in the powerplay to adding only 66/4 through the middle phase (RR 6.6), losing key wickets and momentum. That slowdown meant the required rate climbed beyond comfort, turning the final five overs into a near-perfect chase requirement rather than a manageable finish.
Niaz anchors, Vinod strikes back
Niaz was Belgium’s innings-shaper, combining in a best stand of 51 with Burhan Niaz/Hakim Khaksar to stabilise before Belgium’s 11.8-run death burst. For Switzerland, Vinod’s 3/37 was the standout spell, while Malyar Stanikzai’s 2/18 helped apply pressure. Belgium’s bowlers, led by Ahmad Khalid Ahmadzai’s 2/32, did enough to keep Switzerland behind the rate when it mattered.
Switzerland’s fight, then a stall
Switzerland’s bowlers kept them alive after Belgium’s shaky start, with Ashwin Vinod striking three times in his four overs. In reply, a 46-run stand between Isaac Stewart (27 off 17) and Naim Stanikzai briefly lifted the chase and kept the asking rate in check. But once the middle overs brought regular wickets, the chase became a scramble; even a 47-run death-overs push couldn’t erase the earlier drift.
RORomania
160/8
BEBelgium
180/4
BEBelgium
162/10
MLMalta
40/10
BEBelgium
196/5
MLMalta
112/10
BEBelgium
233/6
MLMalta
122/8
BEBelgium
103/9
AUAustria
104/4
BEBelgium
146/8
AUAustria
37/3
BEBelgium
196/3
AUAustria
195/7
MLMalta
133/10
BEBelgium
172/6
MLMalta
125/10
BEBelgium
128/10
MLMalta
114/9
BEBelgium
115/6
HUHungary
141/10
CHSwitzerland
145/7
RORomania
192/7
CHSwitzerland
195/6
ESEstonia
194/9
CHSwitzerland
235/6
ESEstonia
142/10
CHSwitzerland
157/6
ESEstonia
90/10
CHSwitzerland
162/8
LULuxembourg
140/3
CHSwitzerland
139/9
LULuxembourg
106/10
CHSwitzerland
163/6
LULuxembourg
157/5
CHSwitzerland
168/8
CHSwitzerland
166/4
MLMalta
164/6
MLMalta
156/9
CHSwitzerland
157/4