Danru Ferns's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Akcel United Brussels
Antwerp Anchors
174/9 (20)
Akcel United Brussels
178/6 (19)
AUB won by 4 wickets
View full scorecard →Akcel United Brussels have won by 4 wickets. Antwerp Anchors batted first and posted 174/9 in 20 overs. Akcel United Brussels chased down 175 in just 19 overs.
Martin Guptill was the standout in the first innings, scoring 44 off 32 balls (SR 138). 2 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 68 runs.
In the chase, Dale Phillips anchored the innings with 42 off 24 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Akcel United Brussels on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Danru Ferns delivered figures of 3/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
AUB lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 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
44 off 32 balls (SR 138), 5 fours, 2 sixes
3/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
42* off 24 balls (SR 175), 4 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Akcel United Brussels showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Antwerp Anchors will rue missed opportunities — a 4 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. AUB lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.