Hamid Shah's 95 Fires Denmark to Victory
Denmark have won by 66 runs. Denmark batted first and posted 186/3 in 20 overs. Hungary, chasing 187, fell short at 120/10 in 16.3 overs.
Hamid Shah was the standout in the first innings, scoring 95 off 51 balls (SR 186). 6 sixes and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 47 runs.
Vinoth Ravindran fought hard with 31 off 19 balls, but it was not enough to haul Hungary over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Abdullah Mahmood delivered figures of 2/13 in 3 overs (Econ 4.3). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
Denmark move up the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B table with this win, while Hungary will look to bounce back quickly.
The Turning Point
Over 17 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
95 off 51 balls (SR 186), 7 fours, 6 sixes
2/13 in 3 overs (Econ: 4.33)
47 off 33 balls (SR 142), 5 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Denmark showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Hungary came up short by 66 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. Denmark move up the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B table with this win, while Hungary will look to bounce back quickly.