Mustafa Omer's 108 Fires France to Victory
France have won by 145 runs. France batted first and posted 235/2 in 20 overs. Turkey, chasing 236, fell short at 90/7 in 20 overs.
Mustafa Omer was the standout in the first innings, scoring 108* off 50 balls (SR 216). 10 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 52 runs.
Kursad Dalyan fought hard with 44 off 41 balls, but it was not enough to haul Turkey over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Rahimgul Naseri delivered figures of 3/15 in 4 overs (Econ 3.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TUR lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 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
108* off 50 balls (SR 216), 5 fours, 10 sixes
3/15 in 4 overs (Econ: 3.75)
59 off 42 balls (SR 140), 5 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
France showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Turkey were outplayed in all departments. A 145 runs 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. TUR lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.