Austria Whitewash Belgium 4–0 in High-Scoring T20I Series at Latschach

Austria produced a clinical display across four matches in Latschach to seal a 4–0 series whitewash over Belgium in the Belgium tour of Austria 2025. The series witnessed explosive batting, impactful bowling spells, and standout all-round performances, with Karanbir Singh and Aqib Iqbal emerging as the stars for Austria.

1st T20I: Aqib Iqbal, Karanbir Singh shine in record chase

Result: Austria won by 6 wickets | BEL 215/4 (20 ov) vs AUT 216/4 (18.1 ov)

Belgium posted a daunting 215/4, thanks to Muhammad Muneeb (71 off 45) and Aziz Mohammad (50 off 27). However, Austria made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 18.1 overs.

Karanbir Singh smashed 90 off 35 balls, with 13 sixes, while skipper Aqib Iqbal anchored with 66 off 37* and also claimed 3/39 earlier to seal Player of the Match honors.

2nd T20I: Karanbir Singh’s 91 powers Austria to 2–0 lead

Result: Austria won by 38 runs (DLS) | AUT 211/4 (17 ov) vs BEL 182/8 (17 ov)

Reduced to 17 overs per side due to rain, Austria again dominated with the bat. Karanbir Singh hammered 91 off 44 balls, supported by Amar Naeem (29 off 19) and Bilal Zalmai (28 off 17) as they reached 211/4.

Despite a valiant 91 off 53 balls from Shaheryar Butt, Belgium fell short at 182/8, with Saad Cheema (3/26) and Waqar Zalmai (2/41) keeping Austria ahead.

3rd T20I: Ranjit Singh, Waqar Zalmai secure series win

Result: Austria won by 4 wickets | BEL 154 (19.3 ov) vs AUT 155/6 (18.2 ov)

Belgium struggled to build partnerships, managing 154 all out, with Burhan Niaz (34 off 19) and Saber Zakhil (27 off 23) showing fight. For Austria, Waqar Zalmai starred with a stunning 5/17, including a last-over hat-trick.

Chasing 155, Austria rode on Ranjit Singh’s composed 51 off 33 balls to seal victory with 10 balls to spare, clinching the series 3–0.

4th T20I: Aqib Iqbal’s finishing touch completes 4–0 sweep

Result: Austria won by 4 wickets | BEL 144/9 (20 ov) vs AUT 146/6 (19.2 ov)

Belgium’s batting faltered again, posting 144/9, as Saber Zakhil (40 off 21) fought hard. Austria’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Bilal Zalmai (2/31) and Ziaurahman Shinwari (2/17) striking regularly.

In the chase, Austria were reduced to 63/5, but skipper Aqib Iqbal (53 off 37)* guided the team home alongside Sahel Zadran (22 off 7)* to complete a 4–0 series whitewash.