Muralidhara Vandrasi Shines with Both Bat and Ball to Lead Czechia to Comprehensive Win
CASTEL — Czechia delivered a commanding performance to secure a 75-run victory over Greece in the ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier at the King George V Sports Ground. A balanced effort, highlighted by Muralidhara Vandrasi’s all-round brilliance, ensured Czechia’s dominance throughout the match.
Batting first, Czechia posted a competitive total of 159/6 in their 20 overs, led by a solid knock from Sazib Bhuiyan, who scored 59 off 42 balls. Vandrasi contributed a crucial late cameo, smashing 18 off 10 balls to boost the total. In reply, Greece struggled against the Czech bowling attack, with Vandrasi leading the charge with 4 wickets for 19 runs, as Greece crumbled to 84 all out in 16.4 overs.
Czechia Innings:
Czechia’s innings was anchored by Sazib Bhuiyan, whose 59 runs set the foundation. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, contributions from Ritik Tomar (37) and a quickfire 18 from Muralidhara Vandrasi propelled them to 159/6.
Greece Innings:
In response, Greece faltered from the start, losing wickets early. Amarpreet Singh Mehmi tried to stabilize the innings with 29 runs, but Vandrasi’s devastating spell of 4/19 decimated the Greek batting lineup, leading to their collapse at 84 runs.
Key Moments:
- Muralidhara Vandrasi’s All-Round Performance: Vandrasi’s impact was felt both with the bat, scoring crucial runs, and with the ball, where he picked up 4 wickets to decimate Greece’s batting lineup.
- Sazib Bhuiyan’s Fifty: Bhuiyan’s composed 59 provided Czechia with the stability needed to post a challenging total.
Brief Scores:
Czechia: 159/6 in 20 overs (Sazib Bhuiyan 59, Ritik Tomar 37; Muhammed Tahir 1/9)
Greece: 84 in 16.4 overs (Amarpreet Singh Mehmi 29, Aslam Mohammad 20; Muralidhara Vandrasi 4/19)
Result: Czechia beat Greece by 75 runs.
Player of the Match: Muralidhara Vandrasi (Czechia) – 18 off 10 balls & 4/19 in 4 overs.
