Habib Khan's 64 Fires Estonia to Victory
Estonia have won by 6 wickets. Turkey batted first and posted 117/10 in 20 overs. Estonia chased down 118 in just 13.2 overs.
Turkey struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Muhammad Fahad top-scored with 41 off 26 balls (SR 158), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 31 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Habib Khan anchored the innings with 64 off 38 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Estonia on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Habib Khan delivered figures of 3/19 in 4 overs (Econ 4.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
Estonia move up the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B table with this win, while Turkey will look to bounce back quickly.
The Turning Point
Over 14 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
64 off 38 balls (SR 168), 6 fours, 2 sixes
3/19 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.75)
41 off 26 balls (SR 158), 2 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Estonia showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Turkey were outplayed in all departments. A 6 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. Estonia move up the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier B table with this win, while Turkey will look to bounce back quickly.