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Hungary vs Slovenia, 1st Match

t20Hungary won by 122 runs
GB Oval, Szodliget
21 Jun 2025, 12:30 pm IST
Hungary won the toss, chose to bat
Winner: Hungary
Hungary Inning Score: 214 /7
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Abbas Ghanic sudhakar koppolu b muhammad siddiqui01000
Vinoth Ravindranb dileep kumar pallekonda773685213.89
Khaibar Deldarc muhammad siddiqui b dayal joy11121091.67
Matthew Ainsworthlbw b izaz ali6130046.15
Muhammad Usmanc muhammad siddiqui b dileep kumar pallekonda191102172.73
Zahir Safi Mohammedc dayal joy b sudhakar koppolu231521153.33
Ali Farasatb saeed waqar ali5100050
Abhitesh Prasharnot out331432235.71
Ali Nawaznot out191102172.73
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Muhammad Siddiqui415611114
Saeed Waqar Ali40381119.5
Sudhakar Koppolu40211025.2
Dayal Joy202310211.5
Izaz Ali303211310.7
Dileep Kumar Pallekonda303720212.3
Slovenia Inning Score: 92 /9
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Muhammad Siddiquic abbas ghani b muhammad saqlain161302123.08
Tarun Sharmab sandeep mohandas11181061.11
Dileep Kumar Pallekondac abhitesh prashar b sandeep mohandas160016.67
Waqar Khanc muhammad usman b sandeep mohandas01000
Izaz Alic abbas ghani b abhitesh prashar160016.67
Rasheed Ali Mamadkhelc abbas ghani b abhitesh prashar03000
Sudhakar Koppolub abbas ghani9101090
Dayal Joyc vinoth ravindran b matthew ainsworth2200100
Ayyaz Qureshinot out20431046.51
Saeed Waqar Alic vinoth ravindran b ali nawaz03000
Rizwan Zahoornot out15182083.33
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Sandeep Mohandas41173004.2
Muhammad Saqlain30161135.3
Abhitesh Prashar30122124
Matthew Ainsworth20111015.5
Abbas Ghani30171065.7
Ali Nawaz2051012.5
Khaibar Deldar20120116
Muhammad Usman1020002

Match Summary

Hungary vs Slovenia, 1st Match

Date: June 21, 2025
Venue: GB Oval, Szodliget

Match Summary

Hungary dominated Slovenia, winning by a massive margin of 122 runs in this T20 clash. Hungary's Vinoth Ravindran was the standout batter with a blazing 77 off 36 balls, while Sandeep Mohandas delivered a stellar bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for just 17 runs. The Player of the Match was awarded to Vinoth Ravindran for his explosive innings and a crucial catch.

Detailed Match Highlights

Hungary's Batting Performance

Hungary opted to bat first after winning the toss and posted an imposing total of 214/7 in their 20 overs.

  • Vinoth Ravindran led the charge with a blistering 77 runs (36 balls), featuring 8 fours and 5 sixes, at a strike rate of 213.89.
  • Abhitesh Prashar played a fiery cameo at the end, smashing 33 runs off 14 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes, at an incredible strike rate of 235.71.
  • Other notable contributions included Zahir Safi Mohammed (23 off 15 balls) and Ali Nawaz (19* off 11 balls).

Hungary's innings was boosted by their lower-order batters, who kept the momentum alive till the very end.

Slovenia's Bowling Performance

Slovenia's bowlers struggled to contain the Hungarian onslaught:

  • Dileep Kumar Pallekonda picked up 2 wickets but was expensive, conceding 37 runs in his 3 overs.
  • Sudhakar Koppolu was economical, giving away just 21 runs in his 4 overs and taking 1 wicket.
  • Dayal Joy, Muhammad Siddiqui, Izaz Ali, and Saeed Waqar Ali chipped in with a wicket each but couldn't turn the tide.

Slovenia's Batting Performance

Chasing 215, Slovenia never got going and stumbled to 92/9 in their 20 overs.

  • The only resistance came from Ayyaz Qureshi (20 off 43 balls) and Muhammad Siddiqui (16 off 13 balls).
  • No batter managed to score beyond 20 runs, and the team struggled against Hungary's disciplined bowling attack.

Hungary's Bowling Performance

Hungary's bowlers were clinical, dismantling Slovenia's batting lineup with precision:

  • Sandeep Mohandas was exceptional, claiming 3 wickets for 17 runs in his 4 overs, including 1 maiden, at an economy of just 4.2.
  • Abhitesh Prashar contributed with 2 wickets, conceding just 12 runs in his 3 overs.
  • Muhammad Saqlain, Abbas Ghani, Matthew Ainsworth, and Ali Nawaz picked up a wicket each to seal Hungary's emphatic win.

Key Moments

  1. Vinoth Ravindran's Dominance: His explosive 77 set the tone for Hungary's massive total.
  2. Sandeep Mohandas' Spell: His three-wicket haul broke Slovenia's back early in the chase.
  3. Fielding Brilliance: Abbas Ghani took 3 catches, including a crucial one to dismiss Muhammad Siddiqui.
  4. Bowling Partnerships: Prashar and Mohandas complemented each other well, consistently building pressure.

Notable Performances

  • Half-Century:
    • Vinoth Ravindran (77 off 36 balls).
  • Best Bowling Figures:
    • Sandeep Mohandas (4 overs, 17 runs, 3 wickets, economy 4.2).

Hungary's all-round performance ensured a comfortable victory, making them the favorites in this series. Their explosive batting, sharp fielding, and disciplined bowling made it a one-sided contest.