Walid Sahibzada's 56 Fires Belgium to Victory
Belgium have won by 10 wickets. Hungary batted first and posted 77/10 in 19.3 overs. Belgium chased down 78 in just 6 overs.
Hungary struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Zahir Mohammed top-scored with 26 off 20 balls (SR 130), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 35 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Walid Sahibzada blazed 56 off 28 balls (SR 200), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Hungary had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Ahmad Khalid Ahmadzai delivered figures of 4/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
Belgium 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
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 9 wickets for just 77 put Hungary on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
56* off 28 balls (SR 200), 8 fours, 2 sixes
4/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
26 off 20 balls (SR 130), 3 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Belgium showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Hungary were outplayed in all departments. A 10 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. Belgium 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.