Czech Republic Thrash Serbia by 104 Runs as Ratul Khan Hits Stunning 123

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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