Hungary vs Switzerland Players & Playing XIs · T20I 2026

Switzerland won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) in the 99th match of 132 in the 2026 T20 International calendar at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Romania. Harsha Deshan top-scored with 45 off 36 in the chase, but it was Muhammad Soban‘s all-round display – 57 off 43 with the bat and 1/27 with the ball – that earned the highest match impact.

First Innings – Hungary 141 all out (18.2 overs)

Muhammad Soban was the standout with 57 off 43 (8 fours, 1 six, SR 133), but he was run out at 121 in over 15.3. Abbas Ghani (22 off 18) was bowled at 46, and Ali Farasat (17 off 14) added late runs. Hungary were bowled out for 141 in 18.2 overs.

Musa Ahmadzai led the Swiss attack with 3/24 from 3.2 overs.

Second Innings – Switzerland 145/7 (19.1 overs)

Numan Ahmadzai (36 off 29) and Harsha Deshan (45 off 36, 6 fours) anchored the chase with a 67-run partnership. Switzerland needed nerves of steel to reach 145/7 with 5 balls to spare.

Muhammad Saqlain was Hungary’s best with 3/27 from 4 overs, while Amal Jacob took 2/19.

Statz MVP

The Statz MVP is Muhammad Soban (Hungary) with a match impact rating of 97.67. Statz calculates impact based on match context, and despite finishing on the losing side, Soban’s 57 off 43 combined with 1/27 bowling produced the highest overall impact.

Top 5 Statz Ratings

1. Muhammad Soban (HUN) – MI rating 97.67 – 57 off 43 plus 1/27, all-round display in defeat.
2. Harsha Deshan (CHE) – MI rating 87.82 – 45 off 36 plus 1/10, anchored the chase.
3. Muhammad Saqlain (HUN) – MI rating 80.63 – 3/27 from 4 plus 4* off 1.
4. Amal Jacob (HUN) – MI rating 53.21 – 2/19 from 3 overs.
5. Numan Ahmadzai (CHE) – MI rating 48.44 – 36 off 29, stabilized the chase.

Turning Point

The run out of Muhammad Soban at 121 in over 15.3 was pivotal. Hungary were 121/5 with Soban set on 57, and the last 5 overs yielded just 20 more runs.

Match Context

This was the 99th match of 132 in the 2026 T20I season. Switzerland continue to improve in European cricket, while Hungary are winless in this tournament.

Full scorecard: HUN vs CHE Scorecard