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Malta vs Portugal Result – Match 1

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Match 1 • Gibraltar T20I Tri-Series

Malta cricket team logo
MAL
76/10 (13.3)
Portugal cricket team logo
PORT
160/6 (19.5)
Portugal won by 84 runs
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Player of the match: Mohammad Siraj Nipo

13.3
W
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled!
13.2
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Mohammad Siraj Nipo to David Marks, 1 run
13.1
1
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, 1 run
End of over 13 (2 runs)
Fazil Rahman 0 (3)
Amar Sharma 9 (9)
MAL 74/9
Amir Zaib 1-2-2-0
12.6
W
Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, Bowled!
12.5
0
Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, no run
12.4
0
Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, no run
12.3
W
Amir Zaib to Ashok Bishnoi, lbw!
12.2
0
Amir Zaib to Ashok Bishnoi, no run
12.1
1
Amir Zaib to Amar Sharma, 1 run
12.1
Wd
Amir Zaib to Amar Sharma, 1 wide
End of over 12 (15 runs)
Ashok Bishnoi 0 (1)
Amar Sharma 8 (8)
MAL 72/7
Mohammad Siraj Nipo 3-4-15-1
11.6
0
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ashok Bishnoi, no run
11.6
Wd
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ashok Bishnoi, 1 wide
11.5
W
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, Bowled!
11.4
4
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, Four
11.4
2N
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, 2 no ball
11.3
6
Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Six
11.2
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Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, 1 run
11.1
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Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, 1 run
End of over 11 (4 runs)
Amar Sharma 1 (5)
Ryan Bastiansz 3 (5)
MAL 57/6
Francoise Stoman 3-0-18-0
10.6
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Francoise Stoman to Amar Sharma, 1 run
10.5
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Francoise Stoman to Ryan Bastiansz, 1 run
10.4
0
Francoise Stoman to Ryan Bastiansz, no run
10.3
1L
Francoise Stoman to Amar Sharma, 1 leg bye
10.2
0
Francoise Stoman to Amar Sharma, no run
10.1
1
Francoise Stoman to Ryan Bastiansz, 1 run
End of over 10 (1 runs)
Amar Sharma 0 (2)
Ryan Bastiansz 1 (2)
MAL 53/6
Mohammad Siraj Nipo 2-3-1-1

Match Summary

Malta and Portugal met in Match 1 of Gibraltar T20I Tri-Series, 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: 13.3: Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled! | 12.6: Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, Bowled! | 12.3: Amir Zaib to Ashok Bishnoi, lbw!. The turning point arrived at 13.3 when Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. 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 84 runs), 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

  • 13.3: Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled!
  • 12.6: Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, Bowled!
  • 12.3: Amir Zaib to Ashok Bishnoi, lbw!
  • 11.5: Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, Bowled!
  • 11.4: Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, Four
  • 11.3: Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 13.3 when Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Portugal won by 84 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 13.3: Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled!. 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

13.3 W Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Bowled!

13.2 1 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to David Marks, 1 run

13.1 1 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, 1 run

End of over 13 (2 runs)
Fazil Rahman 0 (3)
Amar Sharma 9 (9)
MAL 74/9
Amir Zaib 1-2-2-0

12.6 W Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, Bowled!

12.5 0 Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, no run

12.4 0 Amir Zaib to Fazil Rahman, no run

12.3 W Amir Zaib to Ashok Bishnoi, lbw!

12.2 0 Amir Zaib to Ashok Bishnoi, no run

12.1 1 Amir Zaib to Amar Sharma, 1 run

12.1 Wd Amir Zaib to Amar Sharma, 1 wide

End of over 12 (15 runs)
Ashok Bishnoi 0 (1)
Amar Sharma 8 (8)
MAL 72/7
Mohammad Siraj Nipo 3-4-15-1

11.6 0 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ashok Bishnoi, no run

11.6 Wd Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ashok Bishnoi, 1 wide

11.5 W Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, Bowled!

11.4 4 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, Four

11.4 2N Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, 2 no ball

11.3 6 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, Six

11.2 1 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Ryan Bastiansz, 1 run

11.1 1 Mohammad Siraj Nipo to Amar Sharma, 1 run

End of over 11 (4 runs)
Amar Sharma 1 (5)
Ryan Bastiansz 3 (5)
MAL 57/6
Francoise Stoman 3-0-18-0

10.6 1 Francoise Stoman to Amar Sharma, 1 run

10.5 1 Francoise Stoman to Ryan Bastiansz, 1 run

10.4 0 Francoise Stoman to Ryan Bastiansz, no run

10.3 1L Francoise Stoman to Amar Sharma, 1 leg bye

10.2 0 Francoise Stoman to Amar Sharma, no run

10.1 1 Francoise Stoman to Ryan Bastiansz, 1 run

End of over 10 (1 runs)
Amar Sharma 0 (2)
Ryan Bastiansz 1 (2)
MAL 53/6
Mohammad Siraj Nipo 2-3-1-1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Malta vs Portugal Match 1 match?
Portugal won by 84 runs.

What is the Malta vs Portugal Match 1?
Malta vs Portugal is the Match 1 of the 2023 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: Gibraltar T20I Tri-Series