Cricket Match Highlights|Portugal tour of Norway, 2025 (3rd T20I) – 09 April: Portugal vs Norway | POR got the series with a massive victory.

POR vs NOR (3^rd T20I) – Highlights

In the 3rd T20I of the Norway tour of Portugal, held in Albergaria on April 9, 2025, Portugal delivered a commanding performance to seal a 54-run victory. Batting first, Portugal posted an impressive total of 189/8, thanks largely to a brilliant knock of 84 off 55 balls by Dhavalkumar Norotam. His aggressive stroke play set the tone for the innings and provided the platform for a challenging total. In reply, Norway struggled to gain momentum and were restricted to 135/9 in their 20 overs. Norotam not only shone with the bat but also contributed in the field with two catches, earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Portugal put up a strong total of 189/8 in their 20 overs, powered by a standout performance from Dhavalkumar Norotam, who anchored the innings with a commanding 84 off 55 balls, smashing 8 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 152.72. After an early loss of Jalpesh Vijay and Conrad Greenshields, Norotam stabilized the innings before being run out.

Najjam Shahzad provided late momentum with a blistering 38 off 21 balls, while Rahulkumar Hashu’s unbeaten 27 off just 10 deliveries gave the innings a strong finish. Contributions from Amandeep Singh and Upen Shantu also helped maintain the scoring rate. Despite some tight bowling from their aggressive approach ensured a competitive total for Norway to chase.

Norway’s bowling attack struggled to contain a fired-up Portuguese batting unit as they conceded 189 runs in 20 overs. While Anil Parmar emerged as the most economical and effective bowler with 2 wickets for 27 runs at an economy of 6.75, Ahmadullah Shinwari and Qamar Mushtaque also chipped in with 2 wickets each, albeit at higher costs—8.66 and 10.00, respectively.

Vinay Ravi, however, had a tough outing, going wicketless and conceding 48 runs in his 4 overs at an economy of 12.00. Sher Sahak and Kuruge Abeyrathna too went wicketless, with Sahak being particularly expensive at 13 runs per over.

Chasing a daunting target of 190, Norway faltered early and never quite recovered, finishing on 135/9 in their 20 overs, falling short by 54 runs. The top order crumbled under pressure, with Khizer Ahmed (13 off 21), Usman Arif (1), and Kuruge Abeyrathna (1) departing cheaply.

Tafseer Ali added a brisk 22 off 17, but it was Sher Sahak who stood out with a fighting 54 off 37 balls, including 4 sixes, keeping Norway in the hunt for a while. Ahmadullah Shinwari tried to offer resistance with an unbeaten 26 off 25, but it was too little too late. Portugal’s bowlers, especially Sherman Vaz (4/19), proved too good on the day, dismantling the middle and lower order and sealing a comprehensive win.

Portugal vs Norway Scoreboard

Portugal – 189/8 (20.0)

Norway  – 135/9 (20.0)

Result – Portugal won by 54 runs

Player of the match – Dhavalkumar Norotam

Player of the series – Sher Sahak

POR vs NOR Playing XIs

Portugal

Najjam Shahzad (c), Miguel Machado (wk), Sirajullah Khadim, Amandeep Singh,  Sherman Vaz, Dhavalkumar Norotam,  Upen Shantu, Juan Henri, Rahulkumar Hashu, Conrad Greenshields, Jalpesh Vijay

Norway

Khizer Ahmed (c & wk), Sher Sahak, Anil Parmar, Junaid Mehmood Hussain,  Qamar Mushtaque, Usman Arif, Vinay Ravi, Faisal Raza, Ahmadullah Shinwari, Kuruge Abeyrathna, Tafseer Ali

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