Saqib Anwar's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Eswatini
Eswatini have won by 3 wickets. Mozambique batted first and posted 190/7 in 20 overs. Eswatini chased down 191 in just 19.3 overs.
Joao Huo was the standout in the first innings, scoring 69 off 31 balls (SR 223). 3 sixes and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 64 runs.
In the chase, Adil Butt anchored the innings with 58 off 29 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Eswatini on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Saqib Anwar delivered figures of 3/29 in 4 overs (Econ 7.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
With the series level at 5-5, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 22 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
69 off 31 balls (SR 223), 11 fours, 3 sixes
3/29 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.25)
58 off 29 balls (SR 200), 5 fours, 5 sixes
Verdict
Eswatini showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Mozambique came up short by 3 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. With the series level at 5-5, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.