Dawood Ahmadzai's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for France
France have won by 7 wickets. Turkey batted first and posted 75/10 in 16.4 overs. France chased down 76 in just 8.2 overs.
Turkey struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Muhammad Fahad top-scored with 36 off 31 balls (SR 116), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 25 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Christian Roberts blazed 28 off 15 balls (SR 187), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Turkey had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Dawood Ahmadzai delivered figures of 3/18 in 4 overs (Econ 4.5). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
TUR lead the series 9-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match swung decisively when Turkey lost 3 wickets in a 5-over passage during the chase. What had been a competitive equation turned into a rearguard action, and from there, the asking rate was always climbing.
Key Performers
36 off 31 balls (SR 116), 4 fours, 1 sixes
3/18 in 4 overs (Econ: 4.50)
28* off 15 balls (SR 187), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
France showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Turkey were outplayed in all departments. A 7 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. TUR lead the series 9-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.