Gibraltar Clinch 2 wickets Win in a Thriller
Gibraltar have won by 2 wickets. Serbia batted first and posted 139/8 in 20 overs. Gibraltar chased down 140 in just 19.2 overs.
Serbia struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Luka Woods top-scored with 39 off 20 balls (SR 195), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 53 runs.
In the chase, Louis Bruce anchored the innings with 42 off 38 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Gibraltar on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Luka Woods delivered figures of 3/26 in 4 overs (Econ 6.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
Gibraltar move up the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B table with this win, while Serbia will look to bounce back quickly.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 8 wickets for just 139 put Serbia on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
42 off 38 balls (SR 111), 3 fours, 1 sixes
3/26 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.50)
39 off 20 balls (SR 195), 6 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Gibraltar showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Serbia will rue missed opportunities — a 2 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. Gibraltar move up the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B table with this win, while Serbia will look to bounce back quickly.