Italy and Norway move top of their groups as Israel record first victory in three rescheduled fixtures
- Italy move top of Group B after chasing Jersey’s total of 112 in close game at Voorburg Cricket Club
- Norway secure convincing win against Sweden to record three wins out of three and lead Group C
- Israel prove too strong for Gibraltar as they register a first win of the tournament in Group C
- All three abandoned fixtures from Match Day 1 are completed to move event back on schedule ready for tomorrow’s play.
GROUP A
The six teams in Group A enjoyed a rest day with no fixtures outstanding. Denmark sit 2 points clear of Germany and Austria with three wins out of three at the half way stage of the event.
|
Team |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
N/R |
Net RR |
Points |
|
Denmark |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3.778 |
6 |
|
Germany |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4.251 |
4 |
|
Austria |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1.308 |
4 |
|
France |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
-3.094 |
2 |
|
Portugal |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-0.692 |
0 |
|
Cyprus |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-6.318 |
0 |
****GROUP B
Only one fixture from Group B was re-scheduled to today’s reserve day, with a top of the table clash between top seeds Jersey and Italy. Italy chased down Jersey’s total of 112 with 2 overs and a ball to spare, with player of the match Jaspreet Singh scoring 32 including three 6’s and a 4, as well as taking the wicket of Jersey dangerman Jonty Jenner. The win moves Italy clear of Jersey and Belgium at the top of Group B.
Italy 113/5 (17.5 overs) defeat Jersey 112/8 (20 overs) by 5 wickets
|
Team |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
N/R |
Net RR |
Points |
|
Italy |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1.737 |
6 |
|
Jersey |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1.295 |
4 |
|
Belgium |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0.203 |
4 |
|
Isle of Man |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
-0.920 |
2 |
|
Finland |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
-1.599 |
0 |
|
Spain |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-1.748 |
0 |
GROUP C
In the first of two re-scheduled matches in Group C, Norway hit 150/6 in their 20 overs, including 38* for Faizan Mumtaz. This proved too much for Sweden, as they were bowled all out for 94 to record a 56-run victory for the Norwegians. In the Group’s other match, Israel posted 161/7 in 20 overs with Emanuel Solomon hitting four 4’s and seven 6’s on his way to a remarkable 70 in 31 balls. In response, Gibraltar’s batsmen struggled to score runs, despite the best efforts of captain Matt Hunter who scored a respectable 41* in 45 balls. In the end, Gibraltar ended on 109 from their 20 overs, giving Israel their first win of the tournament.
Norway 150/6 (20 overs) defeatSweden 94 all out (18.4 overs) by 56 runs
Israel 161/7 (20 overs) defeatGibraltar 109/8 (20 overs) by 52 runs
|
Team |
Played |
Won |
Lost |
N/R |
Net RR |
Points |
|
Norway |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3.424 |
6 |
|
Guernsey |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2.275 |
4 |
|
Sweden |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
-0.067 |
4 |
|
Israel |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
-0.300 |
2 |
|
Czech Republic |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-1.312 |
0 |
|
Gibraltar |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
-3.525 |
0 |
Tomorrow sees another full schedule, with 12 more fixtures happening across the three groups.
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