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Malta vs Portugal Result – Match 2

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 2 • ECN Mdina Cup T20I

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MAL
120/10 (17.2)
Portugal cricket team logo
PORT
121/2 (14.1)
Portugal won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match: Sharn Gomes

14.1
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Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 1 run
End of over 14 (12 runs)
Sharn Gomes 67 (41)
Natim Hassam 20 (22)
PORT 120/2
Varun Prasath 4-0-34-0
13.6
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Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 2 runs
13.5
4
Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, Four
13.4
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Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run
13.3
0
Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, no run
13.2
4
Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, Four
13.1
1
Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 1 run
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Natim Hassam 15 (19)
Sharn Gomes 60 (38)
PORT 108/2
Priyan Pushparajan 2-0-9-0
12.6
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Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run
12.5
1
Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, 1 run
12.4
1
Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 1 run
12.3
0
Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run
12.2
0
Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run
12.1
0
Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run
End of over 12 (7 runs)
Natim Hassam 14 (14)
Sharn Gomes 59 (37)
PORT 106/2
Varun Prasath 3-0-22-0
11.6
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Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run
11.5
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Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 1 run
11.4
2
Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 2 runs
11.3
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Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run
11.2
1
Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 1 run
11.1
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Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run
End of over 11 (7 runs)
Sharn Gomes 55 (34)
Natim Hassam 11 (11)
PORT 99/2
Priyan Pushparajan 1-0-7-0
10.6
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Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, no run
10.5
4
Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, Four
10.4
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Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 1 run
10.3
0
Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run
10.2
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Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 2 runs

Match Summary

Malta and Portugal met in Match 2 of ECN Mdina Cup T20I, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 13.5: Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, Four | 13.2: Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, Four | 10.5: Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Portugal won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 13.5: Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, Four
  • 13.2: Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, Four
  • 10.5: Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Portugal won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 13.5: Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

14.1 1 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 1 run

End of over 14 (12 runs)
Sharn Gomes 67 (41)
Natim Hassam 20 (22)
PORT 120/2
Varun Prasath 4-0-34-0

13.6 2 Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 2 runs

13.5 4 Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, Four

13.4 1 Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run

13.3 0 Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, no run

13.2 4 Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, Four

13.1 1 Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 1 run

End of over 13 (2 runs)
Natim Hassam 15 (19)
Sharn Gomes 60 (38)
PORT 108/2
Priyan Pushparajan 2-0-9-0

12.6 0 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run

12.5 1 Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, 1 run

12.4 1 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 1 run

12.3 0 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run

12.2 0 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run

12.1 0 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run

End of over 12 (7 runs)
Natim Hassam 14 (14)
Sharn Gomes 59 (37)
PORT 106/2
Varun Prasath 3-0-22-0

11.6 1 Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run

11.5 1 Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 1 run

11.4 2 Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 2 runs

11.3 1 Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run

11.2 1 Varun Prasath to Sharn Gomes, 1 run

11.1 1 Varun Prasath to Natim Hassam, 1 run

End of over 11 (7 runs)
Sharn Gomes 55 (34)
Natim Hassam 11 (11)
PORT 99/2
Priyan Pushparajan 1-0-7-0

10.6 0 Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, no run

10.5 4 Priyan Pushparajan to Sharn Gomes, Four

10.4 1 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 1 run

10.3 0 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, no run

10.2 2 Priyan Pushparajan to Natim Hassam, 2 runs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Malta vs Portugal Match 2 match?
Portugal won by 8 wickets.

What is the Malta vs Portugal Match 2?
Malta vs Portugal is the Match 2 of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Malta vs Portugal live score?
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Tournament: ECN Mdina Cup T20I