Belgium vs Gibraltar, 2nd Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026

t20Belgium won by 7 wkts

Koge Cricket Club, Koge

8 Jul 2026, 5:30 am IST

belgium won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Belgium

Top Performers

Gibraltar

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kayron Stagno	54	34	5	4	158.82
Anthony Hillman	25	23	2	0	108.7

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Khalid Ahmadi	4	19	3	4.8
Zaki Shah	4	30	2	7.5

Belgium

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Aziz Mohammad Babakrkhail	67	44	7	4	152.27
Omid Mailk Khel	28	17	5	0	164.71

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Avinash Pai	2	2	1	1
Kieron Ferrary	3	19	1	6.3

Gibraltar Inning Score: 139 /8

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Avinash Pai	c Saber Zakhil b Khalid Ahmadi	9	11	1	0	81.82
Louis Bruce	c Ali Raza b Sajad Ahmadzai	6	5	1	0	120
Kayron Stagno	c (sub)Walid Sahibzada b Khalid Ahmadi	54	34	5	4	158.82
Kieron Ferrary	c Zaki Shah b Ravi Thapliyal	10	14	0	0	71.43
Iain Latin	st Ali Raza b Sheraz Sheikh	18	20	0	1	90
Anthony Hillman	not out	25	23	2	0	108.7
Chris Pyle	retd hurt	5	6	0	0	83.33
James Andrew Fitzgerald	c Zaki Shah b Khalid Ahmadi	3	4	0	0	75
Kabir Mirpuri	b Zaki Shah	0	1	0	0	0
Matthew Walker	c Burhan Niaz b Zaki Shah	1	2	0	0	50

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Ravi Thapliyal	4	1	21	1	0	5.2
Sajad Ahmadzai	2	0	18	1	2	9
Zaki Shah	4	0	30	2	0	7.5
Khalid Ahmadi	4	0	19	3	2	4.8
Aziz Mohammad Babakrkhail	1	0	15	0	1	15
Saber Zakhil	4	0	23	0	0	5.8
Sheraz Sheikh	1	0	10	1	0	10

Belgium Inning Score: 142 /3

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Ali Raza	b Avinash Pai	10	9	1	1	111.11
Aziz Mohammad Babakrkhail	not out	67	44	7	4	152.27
Burhan Niaz	b Iain Latin	5	8	0	0	62.5
Omid Mailk Khel	b Kieron Ferrary	28	17	5	0	164.71
Shaheryar Butt	not out	17	17	3	0	100

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Louis Bruce	1	0	10	0	0	0	10
Avinash Pai	2	1	2	1	0	1	1
Mohamed Roshan	2.4	0	38	0	0	10	14.2
Iain Latin	3	0	35	1	0	1	11.7
Matthew Walker	2	0	17	0	1	0	8.5
Kieron Ferrary	3	0	19	1	0	0	6.3
Kabir Mirpuri	2	0	19	0	0	0	9.5

Match Summary

Belgium vs Gibraltar, 2nd Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026 - July 8, 2026

Match Summary:
Belgium triumphed over Gibraltar by 7 wickets in a thrilling T20 encounter at Koge Cricket Club. Aziz Mohammad Babakrkhail was the star for Belgium, scoring an unbeaten 67 runs, while Khalid Ahmadi impressed with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs.

Detailed Match Narrative

In this high-stakes T20 clash, Gibraltar batted first and managed to post a competitive total of 139/8 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Kayron Stagno, who played a brilliant knock of 54 runs off just 34 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Anthony Hillman contributed with an unbeaten 25 runs. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Belgian bowling attack.

Khalid Ahmadi was the standout performer with the ball for Belgium, claiming crucial wickets and finishing with figures of 3/19 in his 4 overs. He received good support from Zaki Shah, who took 2 wickets for 30 runs.

Chasing a target of 140, Belgium got off to a solid start. Despite losing Ali Raza early for just 10 runs, Aziz Mohammad Babakrkhail took charge of the chase with a scintillating innings of 67 not out from 44 deliveries, including 7 fours and 4 sixes. Omid Mailk Khel provided valuable support with a quick-fire 28 off 17 balls. Belgium reached their target comfortably in just 15.4 overs with seven wickets in hand.

Aziz Mohammad Babakrkhail's unbeaten half-century ensured Belgium's victory and earned him the title of Player of the Match. His innings was instrumental in guiding his team over the line and securing an important win in the tournament.

Khalid Ahmadi's impressive bowling performance was another highlight of the match as he dismantled Gibraltar's batting order with precision and skill. His three-wicket haul put Belgium in a commanding position early on.

Overall, it was a comprehensive performance by Belgium, showcasing their prowess both with the bat and ball to secure a decisive victory over Gibraltar in this T20 contest.