Czech Republic vs Serbia – T20I 2026 Match Report | Statz
Czech Republic won by 104 runs in the 111th match of 143 in the T20 Internationals 2026 season, played at Scott Page Field in Prague. The hosts posted a mammoth 267/5 before restricting Serbia to 163/7, inflicting a comprehensive defeat on a touring side that has now lost all three matches on this European trip.
First Innings – Czech Republic 267/5 (20 overs)
Serbia won the toss and inserted Czech Republic – a decision they would deeply regret. Sahil Grover and Mohammad Ratul Khan laid a commanding foundation, putting on 112 for the first wicket before Grover fell for 29 off 21 balls (5 fours) in the 10th over.
Ritik Tomar contributed a brisk 21 off 11 (3 fours, 1 six) before departing at 157/2 in the 14th over, but by then Ratul Khan was in full flow. The opener smashed 123 off 62 balls with 16 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 198 – an innings of genuine authority that tore the Serbian attack apart. He finally fell caught at 198/3 in the 16th over.
Sudesh Wickramasekara provided the late fireworks with 29 off just 9 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 322, while Sabawoon Davizi clubbed an unbeaten 21 off 8 (3 fours, 1 six, SR 263) as Czech Republic plundered 69 runs from the final 4 overs.
Serbia’s bowlers were savaged across the board. Milos Janicijevic conceded 62 off his 3 overs at an economy of 20.67, while Aleksa Lazic went for 30 off his single over. Mark Pavlovic was the pick with 1/34 from 4 overs, and Bogdan Dugic took 1/38 from 3 overs.
Second Innings – Serbia 163/7 (20 overs)
Luka Woods gave Serbia genuine hope with a breathtaking 72 off 30 balls (9 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 240. He attacked from ball one, racing past fifty and keeping the required rate within touching distance. However, Alexander Dizija had already fallen LBW for 9 at 46/1 in the 4th over, leaving Woods to do the heavy lifting.
The match turned dramatically when Woods was dismissed obstructing the field at 101/2 in the 8th over – an unusual mode of dismissal that ended the contest as a spectacle. Leslie Dunbar lasted just 2 balls for 1, also LBW, at 104/3, and Braithyn Pecic ground out 17 off 22 before being caught at 115/4.
Matthew Kostic battled with 33 off 35 but never had the firepower to threaten 268. Serbia lost three wickets in quick succession around the 152 mark – Vukasin Zimonjic bowled for 18, Janicijevic LBW for 0, and Kostic bowled at 162/7 – as the innings faded to 163/7.
Rhuturaj Magare was outstanding with the ball, returning 2/16 from 4 overs at economy 4.00. Davizi delivered a remarkable spell of 2/1 from his single over, while Saqlain Saqib Mukhtar conceded just 14 off 3 overs.
Statz MVP
The Statz MVP award goes to Luka Woods of Serbia with a match impact rating of 127.25. Despite finishing on the losing side, Woods’ extraordinary 72 off 30 with the bat combined with his 4-0-39-0 bowling spell saw the Statz algorithm – which calculates impact based on match context – rate him as the most impactful player on the pitch. No official Man of the Match was awarded.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Luka Woods (SEB) – 127.25 – Stunning 72 off 30 balls in the chase at a strike rate of 240, with 9 fours and 4 sixes, plus 4 overs with the ball. Top-rated despite being on the losing side.
- Mohammad Ratul Khan (CZE) – 112.85 – Match-winning 123 off 62 with 16 fours and 5 sixes. Set the platform with a dominant opening knock at a strike rate of 198.
- Rhuturaj Magare (CZE) – 103.92 – Outstanding 2/16 from 4 overs at economy 4.00. The most restrictive bowler on either side and pivotal in the defence.
- Sabawoon Davizi (CZE) – 87.15 – All-round gem with 21* off 8 balls (SR 263) and a sensational 2/1 from 1 over with the ball.
- Sudesh Wickramasekara (CZE) – 81.45 – Late pyrotechnics of 29 off 9 at a strike rate of 322, plus 4 overs of 0/25 with the ball for a quality all-round display.
Turning Point
Luka Woods‘ dismissal for obstructing the field at 101/2 in the 8th over was the decisive moment. Scoring at 240, Woods had given Serbia genuine hope of an improbable chase. His removal triggered a slow death – Serbia managed just 62 more runs from their remaining 12.1 overs, losing 5 further wickets as the required rate spiralled beyond reach.
Match Context
This was the 111th match of 143 in the T20 Internationals 2026 season, played as part of a European T20I tri-series in Prague. For Czech Republic, this win bounced back from yesterday’s defeat to Luxembourg and continued their strong home record. Serbia‘s tour has been a chastening experience – three defeats from three matches including this 104-run hammering and two losses to Luxembourg.
