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Gibraltar vs Serbia, 14th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026

t20Gibraltar won by 2 wkts
Koge Cricket Club, Koge
12 Jul 2026, 6:00 pm IST
gibraltar won the toss, chose to bowl
Winner: Gibraltar
Top Performers

Serbia

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Luka Woods392062195
Leslie Dunbar363230112.5

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Iain Latin42025
Kabir Mirpuri43428.5

Gibraltar

Top Batsmen

BatterRunsBalls4s6sSR
Louis Bruce423831110.53
Anthony Hillman251740147.06

Top Bowlers

BowlerOversRunsWicketsEconomy
Luka Woods42636.5
Vukasin Zimonjic41814.5
Serbia Inning Score: 139 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Luka Woodsc Chris Pyle b Jack Horrocks392062195
Braithyn Peciclbw b Kieron Ferrary11191057.89
Alexander Dizijac Kayron Stagno b Jack Horrocks3200150
Leslie Dunbarst Chris Pyle b Iain Latin363230112.5
Matthew Kosticc James Fitzgerald b Iain Latin12190063.16
Wintley Burtonc Anthony Hillman b Matthew Walker6510120
Mark Pavlovicst Chris Pyle b Kabir Mirpuri171430121.43
Vukasin Zimonjicnot out5500100
Nemanja Zimonjicc Jack Horrocks b Kabir Mirpuri5400125
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Matthew Walker40311007.8
Kabir Mirpuri40342008.5
Jack Horrocks40342038.5
Kieron Ferrary40181004.5
Iain Latin40202005
Gibraltar Inning Score: 143 /8
BatterDismissalRunsBalls4s6sSR
Anthony Hillmanc and b Mark Pavlovic251740147.06
Louis Brucec Alexander Dizija b Peter Nedeljkovic423831110.53
Kayron Stagnoc Wintley Burton b Luka Woods121120109.09
Kieron Ferrarylbw b Luka Woods01000
Chris Pylelbw b Luka Woods01000
Iain Latinrun out (Alexander Dizija/Mark Pavlovic)12161075
Alexander Hillmanc (sub)Aleksa Lazic b Vukasin Zimonjic221430157.14
James Andrew Fitzgeraldc Braithyn Pecic b Milan Janicijevic04000
Kabir Mirpurinot out151210125
Matthew Walkernot out130033.33
BowlerOversMaidensRunsWicketsNo BallsWide BallsEconomy
Peter Nedeljkovic404611411.5
Mark Pavlovic40331058.2
Vukasin Zimonjic40181024.5
Luka Woods40263006.5
Milan Janicijevic3.20191015.7

Match Summary

Gibraltar vs Serbia - 14th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026

Date: July 12, 2026
Venue: Koge Cricket Club, Koge

Match Summary

Gibraltar clinched a thrilling victory over Serbia by 2 wickets in a closely contested T20 match. Luka Woods starred with both bat and ball, securing three crucial wickets and contributing to the chase with a vital middle-order performance. Louis Bruce's steady innings set the foundation for Gibraltar's chase, while the Serbian bowlers fought hard to make it a nail-biting finish.

Detailed Narrative

The match began with Gibraltar winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Serbia posted a competitive total of 139/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The Serbian innings was bolstered by Leslie Dunbar's composed knock of 36 runs off 32 balls, which included three boundaries. Luka Woods was instrumental with the ball for Gibraltar, claiming 3 wickets for just 26 runs in his four overs. His bowling was complemented by Jack Horrocks and Kabir Mirpuri, who both picked up two wickets each.

Serbia's innings saw a few notable performances, including Luka Woods' dismissal of Braithyn Pecic lbw for 11 runs and Alexander Dizija caught by Kayron Stagno for just 3 runs. Chris Pyle's sharp wicket-keeping resulted in two stumpings, adding to Gibraltar's effective bowling display.

In response, Gibraltar chased down the target in 19.2 overs, scoring 143/8. Louis Bruce played a crucial role in anchoring the innings with his top score of 42 runs from 38 balls, hitting three fours and one six. Anthony Hillman provided a brisk start with his quickfire 25 runs off just 17 balls.

Luka Woods again proved vital with the bat, scoring valuable runs in the middle order despite Serbia's efforts to claw back into the game. Vukasin Zimonjic was impressive for Serbia with the ball, conceding only 18 runs in his four overs and taking one wicket.

Ultimately, Gibraltar's lower-order resilience saw them home with Kabir Mirpuri contributing an unbeaten 15 runs at the end to secure a thrilling victory. The match was marked by intense competition between bat and ball, highlighted by disciplined bowling from both sides and crucial catches under pressure.

Key Performances:

  • Half-century: None
  • Best Bowling Performance: Luka Woods - 4 overs, 26 runs, 3 wickets
  • Top Scorer: Louis Bruce - 42 runs off 38 balls

This match showcased the excitement and unpredictability of T20 cricket, with both teams exhibiting commendable skill and determination on the field.