Belgium vs Italy — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
2nd Int T20 Hardball Tournament • Belgium won the match by 169 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of 2nd Int T20 Hardball Tournament, Belgium took on Italy on May 22, 2026, 01:30 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Belgium won the match by 169 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 337 runs and 16 wickets fall between Belgium (253/5 in 20.0 overs) and Italy (84/11 in 12.1 overs).
2. Belgium Innings Breakdown (253/5)
Batting in the first innings, Belgium finished on 253/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Belgium accumulated 75 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Asif bin Awais spearheaded the batting effort with 84 runs off 50 balls (including 9 fours and 7 sixes at a strike rate of 168.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Basaam Ahmed, who contributed 57 runs off 36 deliveries, while Mubaris added 47 (17b). The bowling side conceded 61 extra runs (wides: 35, no-balls: 5, byes: 17, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Ahmed led the bowling figures with 2/67 in 4.0 overs (economy 16.75), assisted by Fakhar Ayub (1/22 in 3.0 overs).
3. Italy Chase & Second Innings Summary (84/11)
Pursuing a target of 254 runs for victory, Italy recorded 84/11 in 12.1 overs at a scoring rate of 6.90 runs per over. Mujahid Ahmad anchored the chase for Italy with 14 runs from 8 balls (0 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 175.0), alongside Fasil who chipped in with 10 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Asif bin Awais delivered a key spell of 3/15 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.50, while Shazib Ahmad finished with 2/9 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Asif bin Awais and Basaam Ahmed (Belgium ), who combined for 111 runs off 61 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Jahangir Khan making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Asif bin Awais (Belgium ) topped the match rankings with 241.0 total points, followed closely by Rashid Ahmed (108.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Asif bin Awais.