Heath’s late-order blitz
Sebastian Heath’s 15-ball 37 flipped the chase when Denmark briefly wobbled, and his clean striking ensured they got home by five wickets with four balls remaining. Set 147, Denmark started fast, then slowed through the middle before Heath’s burst dragged the required rate back under control. Even after two late wickets, Denmark kept their nerve to reach 148/5 in 19.2 overs.
Denmark’s powerplay platform
The game was effectively won in the first six overs of Denmark’s chase. Their 58/2 powerplay (run rate 9.7) gave them a cushion that Germany never fully clawed back, especially once the chase entered a quieter middle phase. Denmark added 67/1 in the middle overs at 6.7 an over, but that early surge meant they could absorb a slowdown and still stay within striking distance for a late finish.
Sorensen and van Heerden stand out
Simon Sorensen was the difference-maker, returning 3/18 from four overs to control the middle and force risky shots. Joshua van Heerden held Germany’s innings together with 67 off 49 (strike rate 137), anchoring the rebuild before the late acceleration. For Denmark, Heath’s cameo provided the decisive punch, while Musa Mahmood’s 37 off 38 steadied the chase around the match-best 60-run stand.
Sorensen squeezes, Germany surges
Germany’s innings had two distinct halves: a measured start, then a sharp finish. They managed 41/2 in the powerplay and 61/4 through the middle as Denmark’s bowlers hit hard lengths and took pace off, with the key partnership limited to 37. The pressure eased late as Germany struck 44/3 in the final five overs, but the earlier squeeze left them short of a truly imposing total.
DNDenmark
192/3
DEGermany
187/7
DNDenmark
116/9
DEGermany
117/8
DNDenmark
119/3
JEJersey
118/10
DNDenmark
144/7
JEJersey
148/7
DNDenmark
92/10
JEJersey
93/4
DNDenmark
164/4
FIFinland
109/8
DNDenmark
171/5
FIFinland
33/10
DNDenmark
137/8
FIFinland
142/7
DNDenmark
124/9
FIFinland
86/10
DNDenmark
117/10
FIFinland
116/7
DN1DE1DNDenmark
192/3
DEGermany
187/7
DNDenmark
116/9
DEGermany
117/8
DEGermany
216/5
AUAustria
213/9
DEGermany
170/6
AUAustria
122/8
DEGermany
211/9
AUAustria
212/3
DEGermany
165/6
AUAustria
163/7
DEGermany
308/1
AUAustria
146/10
DEGermany
162/9
GGGuernsey
172/4
DEGermany
164/5
GGGuernsey
165/5
DEGermany
100/1
GGGuernsey
98/10