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Serbia vs Slovenia, 1st Match

t20Serbia won by 3 runs
Lisicji Jarak Cricket Ground, Belgrade
7 Jun 2025, 1:30 pm IST
Slovenia won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Serbia
Serbia Inning Score: 214 /6
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Alexander Dizijab muhammad siddiqui533082176.67
Braithyn Pecicc shahid arshad b dileep kumar pallekonda331761194.12
Wintley Burtonc shahid arshad b dileep kumar pallekonda01000
Leslie Dunbarc owen groves b taher muhammad413661113.89
Vukasin Zimonjicb muhammad siddiqui01000
Harjas Bedic tarun sharma b muhammad siddiqui561083.33
Mark Pavlovicnot out361933189.47
Slobodan Tosicnot out201140181.82
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Muhammad Siddiqui4042311010.5
Sudhakar Koppolu305100117
Dileep Kumar Pallekonda40282017
Izaz Ali40310027.8
Shahid Arshad202800414
Taher Muhammad30271009
Slovenia Inning Score: 211 /9
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Muhammad Siddiquic leslie dunbar b vukasin zimonjic150020
Taher Muhammadc braithyn pecic b vukasin zimonjic6111054.55
Rasheed Ali Mamadkhelb wintley burton251522166.67
Shahid Arshadlbw b alister gajic6401150
Owen Grovesc braithyn pecic b wintley burton150020
Izaz Alib mark pavlovic11845713262.22
Tarun Sharmab nemanja zimonjic891088.89
Sudhakar Koppoluc and b alister gajic222002110
Waqar Khannot out140025
Dinesh Matlarun out230066.67
Dileep Kumar Pallekondanot out01000
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Vukasin Zimonjic40302117.5
Alister Gajic405121112.8
Wintley Burton40222035.5
Harjas Bedi102100221
Mark Pavlovic404010410
Nemanja Zimonjic303910013

Match Summary

Serbia vs Slovenia, 1st Match (07 June 2025)

Summary:
In a nail-biting contest, Serbia edged past Slovenia to win by just 3 runs in a high-scoring T20 thriller at Lisicji Jarak Cricket Ground, Belgrade. Alexander Dizija's half-century and Izaz Ali's explosive century were standout performances, while Muhammad Siddiqui and Wintley Burton shone with the ball.

Match Highlights

Serbia's Innings

Serbia, batting first, posted an imposing total of 214/6 in 20 overs. The innings was powered by Alexander Dizija's quickfire 53 off 30 balls (8 fours and 2 sixes) and Leslie Dunbar adding a solid 41 off 36 balls. Lower-order contributions from Mark Pavlovic (36* off 19) and Slobodan Tosic (20* off 11) ensured a strong finish.

Bowling Highlights for Slovenia:

  • Muhammad Siddiqui took 3 wickets, including key dismissals of Alexander Dizija and Vukasin Zimonjic.
  • Dileep Kumar Pallekonda chipped in with 2 wickets and kept things relatively tight.

Slovenia's Response

Chasing 215, Slovenia came agonizingly close, finishing at 211/9 in 20 overs. Izaz Ali delivered a sensational performance, smashing an unbelievable 118 off 45 balls (7 fours, 13 sixes) to keep Slovenia in the hunt. However, lack of support from the middle and lower order proved costly.

Bowling Highlights for Serbia:

  • Wintley Burton put up an all-round show, taking 2 wickets, including the crucial scalp of Izaz Ali.
  • Vukasin Zimonjic also contributed with 2 wickets upfront to derail Slovenia's top order.

Key Performances

Batting Performances:

  • Serbia:
    • Alexander Dizija: 53 (30)
    • Leslie Dunbar: 41 (36)
    • Mark Pavlovic: 36 (19)*
  • Slovenia:
    • Izaz Ali: 118 (45) 🔥

Bowling Performances:

  • Slovenia:
    • Muhammad Siddiqui: 4-0-42-3
    • Dileep Kumar Pallekonda: 4-0-28-2
  • Serbia:
    • Wintley Burton: 4-0-22-2
    • Vukasin Zimonjic: 4-0-30-2

Notable Fielding:

  • Shahid Arshad took 2 catches for Slovenia, including a sharp one to dismiss Wintley Burton.
  • Braithyn Pecic and Leslie Dunbar also made key contributions in the field for Serbia.

Match Narrative

Serbia opted to bat first after losing the toss, and their innings got off to a steady start with Alexander Dizija leading the charge. His aggressive knock set the tone for the innings, supported by Leslie Dunbar's composed contribution. Despite losing quick wickets in the middle, Serbia's lower-order stepped up, with Mark Pavlovic and Slobodan Tosic adding valuable runs at the death.

In response, Slovenia faced an early setback, losing two wickets in quick succession. However, Izaz Ali turned the match on its head with a breathtaking century, smashing 13 sixes to keep Slovenia alive. His dismissal in the 18th over by Wintley Burton proved to be the turning point.

Serbia held their nerve in the final overs, with a disciplined effort from their bowlers and fielders under pressure. Slovenia fell just 3 runs short despite a valiant effort from Izaz Ali.

Player of the Match: Izaz Ali (118 off 45 balls) – His phenomenal century almost single-handedly took Slovenia to victory.