T20 Blast 2023 Highlights: Shadab Khan’s brilliant all-round performance leads Sussex to victory against Glamorgan

Shadab Khan’s outstanding all-round performance led Sussex to a thrilling 20-run victory over Glamorgan. Sussex, who opted to bat first, struggled initially but were rescued by Shadab’s explosive innings of 87 runs off 53 balls, forming vital partnerships. Glamorgan’s opening bowlers wreaked havoc, but Shadab’s counterattack propelled Sussex to a challenging total of 182 runs for 6 wickets.

In the chase, Glamorgan had a strong start, but Shadab’s economical bowling and a crucial run-out shifted the momentum. Glamorgan fell well short of the target, managing only 162 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Cam Fletcher top-scored with 57 runs, while Sam Northeast contributed 44 runs. Bradley Currie claimed two wickets for Sussex.

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Although Sussex’s quarter-final hopes depend on other teams’ results, their victory, led by Shadab’s exceptional performance, provides a glimmer of hope. They can be proud of their resilient display and anxiously await the outcomes of other matches to determine their qualification chances.

Brief scores: Sussex 182/6 in 20 overs (Shadab Khan 87*, Michael Burgess 29; Tim van der Gugten 3-20) beat Glamorgan 162/8 in 20 overs (Cam Fletcher 57, Sam Northeast 44; Bradley Currie 2-21) by 20 runs