Denmark vs Turkey, 5th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026

t20Denmark won by 86 runs

Koge Cricket Club, Koge

9 Jul 2026, 5:30 am IST

turkey won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Denmark

Top Performers

Denmark

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Hamid Shah	79	45	1	8	175.56
Saif Ahmad	40	22	3	2	181.82

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Muhammad Fahad	4	28	1	7
Murat Yilmaz	2	22	1	11

Turkey

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Ishak Elec	50	43	3	3	116.28
Furkan Tuskan	21	22	1	2	95.45

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Simon Sorensen	4	36	3	9
Abdullah Mahmood	3	26	2	8.7

Denmark Inning Score: 201 /4

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Musa Shaheen Mahmood	c Mertcan Filiz b Ishak Elec	35	30	4	1	116.67
Hamid Shah	c Ali Turkmen b Murat Yilmaz	79	45	1	8	175.56
Sebastian Heath	c Ali Turkmen b Muhammad Fahad	17	10	0	2	170
Saif Ahmad	not out	40	22	3	2	181.82
Shangeev Thanikaithasan	c Ibrahim Kursad Dalyan b Mecit Ozturk	16	12	3	0	133.33
Surya Anand	not out	6	1	0	1	600

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Ali Turkmen	4	42	0	0	10.5
Furkan Tuskan	1	14	0	1	14
Muhammad Fahad	4	28	1	0	7
Ilyas Ataullah	4	28	0	3	7
Mecit Ozturk	2	26	1	0	13
Murat Yilmaz	2	22	1	0	11
Ishak Elec	2	27	1	1	13.5
Ibrahim Kursad Dalyan	1	13	0	2	13

Turkey Inning Score: 115 /9

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Ilyas Ataullah	c Shangeev Thanikaithasan b Simon Sorensen	15	21	2	0	71.43
Muhammad Fahad	c Nicholas Sonne-Rudd b Surya Anand	1	3	0	0	33.33
Abdullah Khan Lodhi	c Shangeev Thanikaithasan b Simon Sorensen	0	1	0	0	0
Ishak Elec	not out	50	43	3	3	116.28
Ali Turkmen	c Sebastian Heath b Nicholas Sonne-Rudd	7	9	1	0	77.78
Murat Yilmaz	c Shangeev Thanikaithasan b Saud Munir	1	4	0	0	25
Furkan Tuskan	c Simon Sorensen b Abdullah Mahmood	21	22	1	2	95.45
Mecit Ozturk	c Shangeev Thanikaithasan b Abdullah Mahmood	14	10	0	2	140
Ibrahim Kursad Dalyan	c Saud Munir b Lucky Ali	1	3	0	0	33.33
Serdar Burak Emir	c Shangeev Thanikaithasan b Simon Sorensen	1	4	0	0	25
Mertcan Filiz	not out	0	1	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Surya Anand	3	8	1	0	1	2.7
Simon Sorensen	4	36	3	1	0	9
Saud Munir	3	4	1	0	0	1.3
Nicholas Sonne-Rudd	3	16	1	0	0	5.3
Lucky Ali	4	25	1	0	1	6.2
Abdullah Mahmood	3	26	2	0	1	8.7

Match Summary

Denmark vs Turkey, 5th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026

Date: July 9, 2026
Venue: Koge Cricket Club, Koge

Denmark triumphed over Turkey by 86 runs in an impressive display of batting and bowling. Denmark's Hamid Shah was the star with the bat, scoring a blistering 79 runs, while Simon Sorensen's outstanding bowling performance earned him three wickets. Ishak Elec was Turkey's top scorer with an unbeaten 50, but it wasn't enough to chase down Denmark's formidable total of 201.

Match Highlights

Denmark Innings:
- Denmark batted first and posted a commanding total of 201/4 in their 20 overs.
- Hamid Shah led the charge with a spectacular innings of 79 runs from just 45 balls, including eight sixes.
- Saif Ahmad provided crucial support with an unbeaten 40 off 22 balls, contributing to a strong finish.
- Musa Shaheen Mahmood also made a notable contribution with 35 runs.
Turkey Bowling:
- Despite conceding a high total, Murat Yilmaz, Mecit Ozturk, Ishak Elec, and Muhammad Fahad each took one wicket.
Turkey Innings:
- Chasing a challenging target of 202, Turkey struggled against Denmark's disciplined bowling attack.
- Ishak Elec was the standout performer for Turkey, scoring an unbeaten half-century (50 off 43 balls).
- None of the other Turkish batsmen managed to settle in or form significant partnerships.
Denmark Bowling:
- Simon Sorensen was exceptional with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets for just 36 runs.
- Abdullah Mahmood supported well with two wickets.
- Surya Anand and Saud Munir each took a wicket to keep Turkey under pressure throughout their innings.
Fielding:
- Shangeev Thanikaithasan was remarkable in the field with five catches, playing a pivotal role in dismissing key Turkish batsmen.

Denmark's comprehensive win was built on an explosive batting display and disciplined bowling effort. Hamid Shah's explosive innings set the tone for Denmark's imposing total, while Simon Sorensen’s three-wicket haul ensured Turkey never really got going in their chase.