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Czech Republic vs Hungary

CZE vs HUN T20 1st T20I, Hungary tour of Czech Republic, 2023 - Match Info

Czech Republic beat Hungary by 9 runs

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Player of the match

Abhishek Kheterpal - HUN

Match Summary

Player of the Match

Abhishek Kheterpal

HUN - All-Rounder

Runs

21 - 22

Wickets

3 - 19

128/10 (19.4 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

119/7 (20.0 overs)

Top Batter

Top Bowler

Detailed Commentary

All

Wickets

4s

6s

CZE

HUN

Right then, that is it from this game where South Africa registered a massive win to take this series to the decider. Both teams are still in it and it is all to play for in the fifth and final ODI which will played in the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. That game will start at 1.30 pm IST (8 am GMT), but as you know, you can always join us early for all the build-up to that game. Until then, cheers and goodbye!

Aiden Markram, the victorious skipper of South Africa says that there were quite a few special performances by the team, Heinrich Klaasen and David Miller to start with to put up such an incredible partnership. Lungi Ngidi for his four wickets and as a team the performance that came out on a do-or-die match was incredible to see. He added that it is going to be a fresh start in the next game and they will be looking to give their all again as Australia is a world-class side and they too will come back hard.

Heinrich Klaasen is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his incredible innings. He says that is a really special feeling for him as he cannot remember the last time he played an innings so well. Adds that the plan between him and Rassie van der Dussen was to see till the 35th over and then attack but unfortunately his partner got out then. Tells that the wicket got a bit better and he enjoyed his batting. Says that the boys in the hut were asking for a score of 400+. Ends by saying that the fans are brilliant here and they support them no matter what.

Mitchell Marsh, the captain of Australia says that it was a tough day at the office and he gives his regards to Heinrich Klaasen for his innings. He says that till the 35th over they were on top and then it was just brilliant batting by South Africa. Adds that the wicket was beautiful, the outfield was really fast, a few partnerships and they could have gone close is what Marsh says when asked about the batting. The big plus point according to him was Alex Carey coming into form in great style scoring his 99.

Presentation Time ...

Earlier in the game, after being forced to bat first, South Africa posted a mammoth total on the board courtesy of a monster hundred from Heinrich Klaasen and a blistering 82 from David Miller while Rassie van der Dussen also registered a good half-century. Josh Hazlewood picked up a couple of wickets for Australia while Marcus Stoinis, Michael Neser, and Nathan Ellis got one each, but all of them were pretty expensive. While chasing, except for Alex Carey no other batter looked up for this big chase and ultimately they fell to a massive defeat.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be delighted with their bowling effort here. Lungi Ngidi set the tone for them with a couple of quick wickets and their pacers used the short ball to perfection to trouble the Aussies. Their fielder was top-notch as well and KG and QDK pulled off two stunning catches in the field. Ngidi was the pick of the bowlers with four wickets while Rabada ended up with three scalps. Marco Jansen and Keshav Maharaj chipped in with one each as well to seal a famous win for the hosts.

Australia could not really get going at the start as they lost David Warner and Mitchell Marsh quite early and then losing Travis Head with a wrist injury was another setback for them. Marnus Labuschagne and Marcus Stoinis got off to starts but could not really convert them. However, it was Alex Carey who fought a lone battle, he looked in good touch when he came on to bat and continued to attack the bowlers. He and Tim David tried to make a game out of this with a 72-run partnership but the latter fell on 38. Nathan Ellis played a few lusty blows but the lower middle order could not really contribute much. Carey was the last one to fall in a heartbreaking manner as he missed out on his century by just one run in the end.

WE ARE GOING TO THE DECIDER! South Africa have managed to register another dominating win over the Aussies by a huge 164-run margin. It all started with the Klaasen-Miller onslaught and the duo of Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada backed their batters brilliantly to level the series. Now, it is all to play for in the fifth and final ODI.

252/10 (34.5)

99 (77)

35 (25)

4/51 (8)

3/41 (7.5)

Over 35

W

2

1

W

1

Alex Carey*

99 (77)

Josh Hazlewood

1 (1)

Kagiso Rabada

3/41 (7.5)

AUS

252/9

Josh Hazlewood comes out to the middle now.

Over 34

2

1

1

1

1

wd

4

Adam Zampa*

9 (10)

Alex Carey

96 (74)

Lungi Ngidi

4/51 (8)

AUS

248/7

Over 33

1

0

1

0

0

2

Adam Zampa*

1 (6)

Alex Carey

94 (72)

Kagiso Rabada

1/37 (7)

AUS

237/7

Over 32

0

0

0

0

W

1lb

Adam Zampa*

0 (4)

Alex Carey

91 (68)

Lungi Ngidi

4/40 (7)

AUS

233/7

Over 31

6

0

0

0

1

2

Nathan Ellis*

18 (15)

Alex Carey

91 (67)

Keshav Maharaj

1/27 (5)

AUS

232/6

Match Details

Date & Time:

10th Jun 2023, 6:30 PM

Match Number:

1st T20I

Match Results:

CZE Won By 9 runs

Head to Head

Just the right stats to help you determine which team statistically has the upper hand

HUN vs CZE

*Last 3 years

5

No. of Matches

0

HUN

5

CZE

0

Tie

Venue/Pitch Details

Vinor Cricket Ground, Prague

Batting Friendly

Second Batting Friendly

Pace Friendly

151

1st Batting Average

183

Highest Score Chased

12

No. of Matches

Won by team

1st Batting

25%

2nd Batting

75%

Wicket Split

Pacer

62.96| 68W

Spin

37.04| 40W

Match Officals

Umpire:

Pete Vincent (CZR), Ragava Lokasani (IND)

Third Umpire:

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Match Referee:

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