Akcel United Brussels Clinch 6 wickets (DLS Method) Win in a Thriller
JB Bruges
159/7 (20)
Akcel United Brussels
124/4 (12.5)
AUB won by 6 wickets (DLS Method)
View full scorecard →Akcel United Brussels have won by 6 wickets (DLS Method). JB Bruges batted first and posted 159/7 in 20 overs. Akcel United Brussels chased down 160 in just 12.5 overs.
Lahiru Milantha was the standout in the first innings, scoring 51 off 35 balls (SR 146). 2 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 39 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Tom Fraser Rogers anchored the innings with 45 off 21 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Akcel United Brussels on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Wayne Parnell delivered figures of 2/11 in 2 overs (Econ 5.5). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
AUB lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 8 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
51 off 35 balls (SR 146), 6 fours, 2 sixes
2/11 in 2 overs (Econ: 5.50)
47 off 36 balls (SR 131), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Akcel United Brussels showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. JB Bruges were outplayed in all departments. A 6 wickets (DLS Method) defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. AUB lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.