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Malta vs Luxembourg Result – 5th Match

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5th Match • Mdina Cup T20Is

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MAL
163/5 (20)
Luxembourg cricket team logo
LUX
164/6 (20)
Luxembourg won by 4 wickets
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Player of the match: Eliyas Jabarkhel

End of over 20 (15 runs)
Eliyas Jabarkhel 16 (7)
James Barker 2 (1)
LUX 164/6
Waseem Abbas 4-1-41-0
19.6
1
Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 1 run
19.5
2
Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 2 runs
19.4
4
Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four
19.3
4
Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four
19.2
0
Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, no run
19.1
4
Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four
End of over 19 (3 runs)
James Barker 2 (1)
Eliyas Jabarkhel 1 (1)
LUX 149/6
Waqar Afridi 4-3-25-0
18.6
2
Waqar Afridi to James Barker, 2 runs
18.5
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Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, c (sub Eldhose Mathew) b Waqar Afridi
18.4
0
Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, no run
18.3
0
Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, no run
18.2
1
Waqar Afridi to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 1 run
18.1
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Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, Out! Caught by Justin Shaju
End of over 18 (9 runs)
Anoop Orsu 10 (12)
Vikram Vijh 16 (10)
LUX 146/4
Varun Prasath 2-0-17-0
17.6
0
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run
17.6
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Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, 1 wide
17.5
6
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, Six
17.4
0
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run
17.3
0
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run
17.2
0
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run
17.2
Wd
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, 1 wide
17.1
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Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run
17.1
Wd
Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, 1 wide
End of over 17 (12 runs)
Vikram Vijh 16 (10)
Anoop Orsu 4 (6)
LUX 137/4
Waseem Abbas 3-1-26-0
16.6
2
Waseem Abbas to Vikram Vijh, 2 runs
16.5
2
Waseem Abbas to Vikram Vijh, 2 runs
16.4
0
Waseem Abbas to Vikram Vijh, no run

Match Summary

Malta and Luxembourg met in 5th 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: 19.4: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four | 19.3: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four | 19.1: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four. The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, c (sub Eldhose Mathew) b Waqar Afridi. 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 (Luxembourg won by 4 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

  • 19.4: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four
  • 19.3: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four
  • 19.1: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four
  • 18.5: Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, c (sub Eldhose Mathew) b Waqar Afridi
  • 18.1: Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, Out! Caught by Justin Shaju
  • 17.5: Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.5 when Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, c (sub Eldhose Mathew) b Waqar Afridi. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Luxembourg won by 4 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.4: Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 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 (15 runs)
Eliyas Jabarkhel 16 (7)
James Barker 2 (1)
LUX 164/6
Waseem Abbas 4-1-41-0

19.6 1 Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 1 run

19.5 2 Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 2 runs

19.4 4 Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four

19.3 4 Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four

19.2 0 Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, no run

19.1 4 Waseem Abbas to Eliyas Jabarkhel, Four

End of over 19 (3 runs)
James Barker 2 (1)
Eliyas Jabarkhel 1 (1)
LUX 149/6
Waqar Afridi 4-3-25-0

18.6 2 Waqar Afridi to James Barker, 2 runs

18.5 W Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, c (sub Eldhose Mathew) b Waqar Afridi

18.4 0 Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, no run

18.3 0 Waqar Afridi to Anoop Orsu, no run

18.2 1 Waqar Afridi to Eliyas Jabarkhel, 1 run

18.1 W Waqar Afridi to Vikram Vijh, Out! Caught by Justin Shaju

End of over 18 (9 runs)
Anoop Orsu 10 (12)
Vikram Vijh 16 (10)
LUX 146/4
Varun Prasath 2-0-17-0

17.6 0 Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run

17.6 Wd Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, 1 wide

17.5 6 Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, Six

17.4 0 Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run

17.3 0 Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run

17.2 0 Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run

17.2 Wd Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, 1 wide

17.1 0 Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, no run

17.1 Wd Varun Prasath to Anoop Orsu, 1 wide

End of over 17 (12 runs)
Vikram Vijh 16 (10)
Anoop Orsu 4 (6)
LUX 137/4
Waseem Abbas 3-1-26-0

16.6 2 Waseem Abbas to Vikram Vijh, 2 runs

16.5 2 Waseem Abbas to Vikram Vijh, 2 runs

16.4 0 Waseem Abbas to Vikram Vijh, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Malta vs Luxembourg 5th Match match?
Luxembourg won by 4 wickets.

What is the Malta vs Luxembourg 5th Match?
Malta vs Luxembourg is the 5th 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