Estonia Clinch 6 wickets Win in a Thriller
Estonia have won by 6 wickets. Serbia batted first and posted 148/6 in 20 overs. Estonia chased down 149 in just 19.4 overs.
Leslie Adrian Dunbar was the standout in the first innings, scoring 50* off 30 balls (SR 167). 1 six and 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 39 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Habib Khan anchored the innings with 43 off 40 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Estonia on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Habib Khan delivered figures of 2/19 in 4 overs (Econ 4.8). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
Estonia 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
Over 19 of the first innings was the inflection point — 21 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
50* off 30 balls (SR 167), 7 fours, 1 sixes
2/19 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.75)
43 off 40 balls (SR 108), 2 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
Estonia showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Serbia will rue missed opportunities — a 6 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. Estonia 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.