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Malta vs Luxembourg Result – 3rd Match

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3rd Match • Mdina Cup T20Is

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MAL
179/8 (20)
Luxembourg cricket team logo
LUX
137/9 (20)
Malta won by 42 runs
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Player of the match: Zeeshan Khan

End of over 20 (10 runs)
Amit Dhingra 5 (2)
Mohit Dixit 8 (7)
LUX 137/9
Justin Shaju 4-3-26-0
19.6
4
Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, Four
19.5
1
Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 1 run
19.4
2
Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 2 runs
19.3
2
Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 2 runs
19.2
1
Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, 1 run
19.1
W
Justin Shaju to Ankush Nanda, Out! Caught by Jaspal Singh
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Ankush Nanda 1 (4)
Mohit Dixit 3 (4)
LUX 127/8
Waseem Abbas 4-1-21-0
18.6
1
Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, 1 run
18.5
0
Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, no run
18.4
0
Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, no run
18.3
0
Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, no run
18.2
W
Waseem Abbas to Girish Venkateswaran, runout (Chanjal Sudarsanan / Imran Ameer)
18.1
1
Waseem Abbas to Mohit Dixit, 1 run
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Girish Venkateswaran 7 (7)
Mohit Dixit 2 (3)
LUX 125/7
Justin Shaju 3-2-16-0
17.6
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Justin Shaju to Girish Venkateswaran, 2 runs
17.6
Wd
Justin Shaju to Girish Venkateswaran, 1 wide
17.5
1
Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 1 run
17.4
1
Justin Shaju to Girish Venkateswaran, 1 run
17.3
1
Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 1 run
17.2
0
Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, no run
17.1
W
Justin Shaju to Vikram Vijh, Out! Caught by Bikram Arora
End of over 17 (7 runs)
Girish Venkateswaran 4 (5)
Vikram Vijh 44 (35)
LUX 119/6
Waqar Afridi 4-3-34-0
16.6
0
Waqar Afridi to Girish Venkateswaran, no run
16.5
1
Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, 1 run
16.4
2
Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, 2 runs
16.3
1
Waqar Afridi to Girish Venkateswaran, 1 run
16.2
1
Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, 1 run

Match Summary

Malta and Luxembourg met in 3rd Match of Mdina Cup T20Is, 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: 19.6: Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, Four | 19.1: Justin Shaju to Ankush Nanda, Out! Caught by Jaspal Singh | 18.2: Waseem Abbas to Girish Venkateswaran, runout (Chanjal Sudarsanan / Imran Ameer). The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Justin Shaju to Ankush Nanda, Out! Caught by Jaspal Singh. 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 (Malta won by 42 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

  • 19.6: Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, Four
  • 19.1: Justin Shaju to Ankush Nanda, Out! Caught by Jaspal Singh
  • 18.2: Waseem Abbas to Girish Venkateswaran, runout (Chanjal Sudarsanan / Imran Ameer)
  • 17.1: Justin Shaju to Vikram Vijh, Out! Caught by Bikram Arora

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 19.1 when Justin Shaju to Ankush Nanda, Out! Caught by Jaspal Singh. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Malta won by 42 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.6: Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, 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

End of over 20 (10 runs)
Amit Dhingra 5 (2)
Mohit Dixit 8 (7)
LUX 137/9
Justin Shaju 4-3-26-0

19.6 4 Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, Four

19.5 1 Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 1 run

19.4 2 Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 2 runs

19.3 2 Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 2 runs

19.2 1 Justin Shaju to Amit Dhingra, 1 run

19.1 W Justin Shaju to Ankush Nanda, Out! Caught by Jaspal Singh

End of over 19 (2 runs)
Ankush Nanda 1 (4)
Mohit Dixit 3 (4)
LUX 127/8
Waseem Abbas 4-1-21-0

18.6 1 Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, 1 run

18.5 0 Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, no run

18.4 0 Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, no run

18.3 0 Waseem Abbas to Ankush Nanda, no run

18.2 W Waseem Abbas to Girish Venkateswaran, runout (Chanjal Sudarsanan / Imran Ameer)

18.1 1 Waseem Abbas to Mohit Dixit, 1 run

End of over 18 (6 runs)
Girish Venkateswaran 7 (7)
Mohit Dixit 2 (3)
LUX 125/7
Justin Shaju 3-2-16-0

17.6 2 Justin Shaju to Girish Venkateswaran, 2 runs

17.6 Wd Justin Shaju to Girish Venkateswaran, 1 wide

17.5 1 Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 1 run

17.4 1 Justin Shaju to Girish Venkateswaran, 1 run

17.3 1 Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, 1 run

17.2 0 Justin Shaju to Mohit Dixit, no run

17.1 W Justin Shaju to Vikram Vijh, Out! Caught by Bikram Arora

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Girish Venkateswaran 4 (5)
Vikram Vijh 44 (35)
LUX 119/6
Waqar Afridi 4-3-34-0

16.6 0 Waqar Afridi to Girish Venkateswaran, no run

16.5 1 Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, 1 run

16.4 2 Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, 2 runs

16.3 1 Waqar Afridi to Girish Venkateswaran, 1 run

16.2 1 Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Malta vs Luxembourg 3rd Match match?
Malta won by 42 runs.

What is the Malta vs Luxembourg 3rd Match?
Malta vs Luxembourg is the 3rd Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Malta vs Luxembourg live score?
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Tournament: Mdina Cup T20Is