Graz Cricket Academy vs Donaustadt, Match 26 - Live Cricket Score

On Saturday (May 13), at the Seebarn Cricket Ground, the Graz Cricket Academy will compete against Donaustadt in the 26th game of the ECS Austria T10 2023. Donaustadt have been the standout team this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with a flawless record of five wins in five matches. Meanwhile, the Graz Cricket Academy has had a decent run, securing victories in two out of three games and currently holding the fifth position in the points tally.

In their recent encounter against Vienna CC, Donaustadt showcased their batting prowess by posting a formidable total of 137 runs for the loss of eight wickets in ten overs after opting to bat first. Their innings began on a solid note, losing their first wicket on the final delivery of the second over at a score of 23 runs. Wicketkeeper-batter Iqbal Hossain joined forces with Razmal Shigiwal, and the duo unleashed a blazing partnership, adding 75 runs in just 23 deliveries for the second wicket. However, Shigiwal was dismissed in the sixth over, leading to the loss of a few more wickets for Donaustadt. By the end of the seventh over, half of their team was already back in the pavilion. Nonetheless, Qadargul Utmanzai played a vital role, contributing an impactful knock of 25 runs off 10 deliveries to provide a strong finish to their innings. In response, Vienna CC struggled to find their footing and could only muster 112 runs for the loss of eight wickets in ten overs, falling short by 25 runs. None of their batters managed to surpass the 30-run mark. The Donaustadt bowlers performed exceptionally well, with every bowler, except Noor Ahmadzai claiming at least one wicket in the match.

In their previous clash against Vienna Danube, Graz Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to bowl. The Danube experienced a rough start to their innings, losing three wickets with only 26 runs on the board in 3.2 overs. However, Obaidullah Omari and Mohammad Amin joined forces and constructed a crucial partnership of 35 runs for the fourth wicket, stabilizing the innings. Amin played a brisk knock, scoring 31 runs off just 15 deliveries before getting dismissed in the sixth over. On the other hand, Omari remained unbeaten, contributing a valuable 38 runs off 20 deliveries to guide the Danube to a total of 99 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted ten overs.

Chasing a target of 100 runs, Graz Cricket Academy encountered an early setback as they lost their first wicket on the second delivery of their innings, with Shehzad Afzal departing without scoring. However, Shawkat Durani, the other opener, combined forces with skipper Bharath Gowda and forged a formidable partnership of 64 runs for the second wicket. Graz exhibited their batting prowess and successfully chased down the target in just 5.3 overs with seven wickets in hand. Durani, who not only contributed with the bat but also picked up two wickets for nine runs, played a crucial role in the victory. His explosive knock of 34 runs off 11 deliveries earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, recognizing his exceptional all-round performance.