Taranjeet Singh's 60 Fires Romania to Victory
Romania have won by 10 wickets. Turkey batted first and posted 103/9 in 20 overs. Romania chased down 104 in just 11.1 overs.
Turkey struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Kursad Dalyan top-scored with 28 off 23 balls (SR 122), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 27 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Taranjeet Singh blazed 60 off 35 balls (SR 171), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Turkey had no answers as the target was overhauled with wickets in hand and overs to spare.
With the ball, Md Nazmus Sakib delivered figures of 3/21 in 4 overs (Econ 5.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
ROM lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 9 wickets for just 103 put Turkey on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
60* off 35 balls (SR 171), 9 fours, 2 sixes
3/21 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.25)
29* off 32 balls (SR 91), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Romania showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Turkey 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. ROM lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.