Match Highlight: Estonia vs Norway, 6th Match, ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2026
Estonia vs Norway - July 9, 2026
In a thrilling encounter at Koge Cricket Club, Norway clinched a narrow victory over Estonia by 2 wickets. The match was highlighted by standout performances from Sahil Chauhan and Ashraful Shuvo with the ball, while Sahil Chauhan also shone with the bat for Estonia. Norway's batting depth saw them home in a tense finish.
Detailed Narrative
The match began with Norway winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Estonia struggled to build momentum in their innings, losing early wickets. The standout performer for Estonia was Sahil Chauhan, who scored a brisk 42 runs off 25 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Despite his efforts, Estonia managed to post only 105 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Norway's bowling attack was led by Vinay Ravi, Qamar Mushtaque, and Kuruge Abeyrathna, each taking two wickets and keeping Estonia's batsmen under pressure. Kuruge Abeyrathna also impressed in the field with two catches.
Chasing a modest target of 106 runs, Norway's innings got off to a shaky start as they lost wickets at regular intervals. However, Walid Ghauri provided stability at the top of the order with a quick-fire 34 off just 17 balls, striking at an impressive strike rate of 200. Ibrahim Rahimi played a crucial knock of 37 runs off 14 balls towards the end, hitting five towering sixes to tilt the game in Norway's favor.
Estonia's Ashraful Shuvo was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4/33 from his four overs, claiming key wickets to keep his team in contention. Sahil Chauhan also contributed with the ball, taking two wickets for just 11 runs in his short spell.
In a tense finish, Norway reached the target in 9.5 overs with two wickets to spare. This thrilling match was marked by impressive individual performances and competitive cricket from both sides.