Turkey Clinch 35 runs Win in a Thriller
Turkey have won by 35 runs. Turkey batted first and posted 123/7 in 20 overs. Israel, chasing 124, fell short at 88/10 in 14.5 overs.
Kursad Dalyan was the standout in the first innings, scoring 40* off 32 balls (SR 125). 2 sixes and 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 31 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Niv Nagavkar fought hard with 37 off 33 balls, but it was not enough to haul Israel over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Muhammet Bicer delivered figures of 2/9 in 1.5 overs (Econ 6.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
ISR lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 20 of the first innings was the inflection point — 17 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
40* off 32 balls (SR 125), 4 fours, 2 sixes
2/9 in 1.5 overs (Econ: 4.91)
37 off 33 balls (SR 112), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Turkey showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Israel will rue missed opportunities — a 35 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. ISR lead the series 6-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.