Port Soif — Spain secured a comfortable 7-wicket win over Greece in their ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier Group C match at the Guernsey Rovers Athletic Club Ground. Yasir Ali starred with both bat and ball, earning the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance.
Greece, opting to bat first after winning the toss, struggled against Spain’s disciplined bowling attack. Yasir Ali was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for just 12 runs in his 4 overs. Greece managed to post 96/9 in their 20 overs, with Sajid Afridi top-scoring with 27 runs off 22 balls. Spain’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout, never allowing the Greek batters to settle.
In response, Spain chased down the target of 97 runs with ease, reaching 99/3 in 13 overs. Yasir Ali continued his fine form, contributing 25 runs off 30 balls, while Hamza Saleem Dar played a brisk knock of 32 off 24 balls. Despite losing three wickets, Spain was always in control and sealed the victory with 42 balls to spare.
Brief Scores:
Greece: 96/9 in 20 overs (Sajid Afridi 27, Yasir Ali 3/12)
Spain: 99/3 in 13 overs (Hamza Saleem Dar 32, Spyridon Vasilakis 2/9)
Result: Spain won by 7 wickets.
Player of the Match: Yasir Ali (3/12 and 25 off 30 balls)
This win strengthens Spain’s position in the Qualifier as they aim to secure a spot in the next stage of the ICC T20 World Cup.
