Moeen Ali's 72 Fires Antwerp Anchors to Victory
JB Bruges
105/9 (14)
Antwerp Anchors
112/5 (12.3)
AAS won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Antwerp Anchors have won by 5 wickets. JB Bruges batted first and posted 105/9 in 14 overs. Antwerp Anchors chased down 106 in just 12.3 overs.
JB Bruges struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Adam Rossington top-scored with 37 off 20 balls (SR 185), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 59 runs.
In the chase, Moeen Ali anchored the innings with 72 off 39 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Antwerp Anchors on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Tristan Luus delivered figures of 3/16 in 3 overs (Econ 5.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
AAS lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 5 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
72* off 39 balls (SR 185), 7 fours, 5 sixes
3/16 in 3 overs (Econ: 5.33)
37 off 20 balls (SR 185), 4 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Antwerp Anchors showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. JB Bruges were outplayed in all departments. A 5 wickets 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. AAS lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.