Eswatini Clinch 6 wickets Win in a Thriller
Eswatini have won by 6 wickets. Mozambique batted first and posted 191/8 in 20 overs. Eswatini chased down 192 in just 17.1 overs.
Farruque Nhaduate was the standout in the first innings, scoring 93 off 47 balls (SR 198). 4 sixes and 13 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 35 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Adil Butt anchored the innings with 71 off 18 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Eswatini on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Farruque Nhaduate delivered figures of 2/18 in 3.1 overs (Econ 5.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
With the series level at 5-5, the next match promises to be an absolute cracker.
The Turning Point
Over 13 of the first innings was the inflection point — 19 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
93 off 47 balls (SR 198), 13 fours, 4 sixes
2/18 in 3.1 overs (Econ: 5.68)
71 off 18 balls (SR 394), 4 fours, 9 sixes
Verdict
Eswatini showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Mozambique came up short by 6 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.