In an exciting cricket showdown on July 2, 2024, at the King Saud Stadium in Riyadh, the Saudi India National Cricket Team faced off against the England Cricket Team.
The encounter highlighted the emerging cricketing talent from Saudi India and the seasoned prowess of the English side. Here’s a detailed look at the match highlights, key performances, and unforgettable moments that made this game a memorable spectacle.
Match Overview
- Date: July 2, 2024
- Venue: King Saud Stadium, Riyadh
Toss
- Winner: Saudi India National Cricket Team
- Decision: Bat first
Runs by Each Batsman – Saudi India National Cricket Team
Runs by Each Batsman – England Cricket Team
Saudi India National Cricket Team Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Al-Saud | 45 | 38 | 6 | 1 | 118.42 |
| Imran Khan | 55 | 42 | 7 | 2 | 130.95 |
| Yousuf Bin Rashid | 20 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Sameer Ali | 65 | 51 | 8 | 1 | 127.45 |
| Faisal Al-Hassan | 34 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 117.24 |
| Bilal Mohammed | 18 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 81.82 |
| Wasim Akram | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Omar Sharif | 12 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Rahman Khan | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Saeed Al-Haq | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Arif Hassan (c) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 13 | ||||
| Total | 284 | ||||
| Overs | 50 |
Fall of Wickets
1-72 (Ahmed Al-Saud, 10.3 ov), 2-118 (Yousuf Bin Rashid, 18.2 ov), 3-158 (Imran Khan, 23.5 ov), 4-210 (Faisal Al-Hassan, 32.4 ov), 5-244 (Bilal Mohammed, 39.6 ov), 6-258 (Wasim Akram, 44.3 ov), 7-276 (Omar Sharif, 48.1 ov), 8-284 (Sameer Ali, 49.6 ov)
Wickets Taken by Each Bowler – Saudi India National Cricket Team
Wickets Taken by Each Bowler – England Cricket Team
England Cricket Team Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | 60 | 52 | 8 | 2 | 115.38 |
| Jonny Bairstow | 45 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 118.42 |
| Joe Root | 70 | 78 | 6 | 1 | 89.74 |
| Ben Stokes | 50 | 47 | 4 | 1 | 106.38 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | 35 | 32 | 3 | 1 | 109.38 |
| Jos Buttler | 25 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 138.89 |
| Sam Curran | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150.00 |
| Chris Woakes | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Adil Rashid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Jofra Archer | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Mark Wood | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 12 | ||||
| Total | 335 | ||||
| Overs | 49.2 |
Fall of Wickets
1-90 (Jonny Bairstow, 12.5 ov), 2-135 (Jason Roy, 20.2 ov), 3-225 (Ben Stokes, 35.1 ov), 4-270 (Eoin Morgan, 41.3 ov), 5-310 (Sam Curran, 46.2 ov), 6-320 (Jos Buttler, 47.3 ov), 7-326 (Chris Woakes, 48.4 ov), 8-330 (Adil Rashid, 48.6 ov), 9-335 (Joe Root, 49.2 ov), 10-335 (Mark Wood, 49.2 ov)
Result
- Winner: England Cricket Team won by 5 wickets
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Bowling Performance
Saudi India National Cricket Team
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arif Hassan (c) | 10 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Rahman Khan | 10 | 0 | 68 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Omar Sharif | 10 | 0 | 62 | 1 | 6.20 |
| Saeed Al-Haq | 10 | 0 | 73 | 0 | 7.30 |
| Wasim Akram | 9.2 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 6.21 |
England Cricket Team
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 10 | 0 | 65 | 1 | 6.50 |
| Jofra Archer | 10 | 0 | 58 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Mark Wood | 10 | 0 | 72 | 2 | 7.20 |
| Adil Rashid | 10 | 0 | 69 | 3 | 6.90 |
| Sam Curran | 10 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 5.60 |
This scorecard provides a complete overview of the match between the Saudi India National Cricket Team and the England Cricket Team, including individual performances and match results.
Key Moments
- Opening Partnership: The opening partnership between Ahmed Al-Saud and Imran Khan set a solid foundation for the Saudi India team, scoring 72 runs.
- Middle Order Collapse: Despite a good start, Saudi India’s middle order struggled, leading to a collapse, but Sameer Ali’s crucial innings helped them reach a competitive total.
- Joe Root’s Anchoring Role: Joe Root played a pivotal role in England’s chase, anchoring the innings and ensuring a steady flow of runs.
- Late Surge by England: Contributions from Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, and Chris Woakes in the lower middle order ensured England’s victory with 5 wickets in hand.
Bowling Highlights
Saudi India National Cricket Team
- Arif Hassan: Took 2 wickets for 54 runs in 10 overs.
- Wasim Akram: Took 2 wickets for 58 runs in 9.2 overs.
- Rahman Khan and Omar Sharif: Each took 1 wicket, providing crucial breakthroughs.
England Cricket Team
- Adil Rashid: The standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 69 runs in 10 overs.
- Mark Wood and Jofra Archer: Each took 2 wickets, maintaining pressure on the Saudi India batsmen.
- Chris Woakes: Took 1 wicket for 65 runs in 10 overs, providing a balanced attack.
