FIN vs CYP- 2nd T20I, 8th May 2026- Finland Clinch Series with Dominant Win Over Cyprus in 2nd T20I

Cyprus Struggle to Build Momentum

After being put under pressure by a disciplined Finnish bowling attack, Cyprus managed to post 112/7 in their allotted 20 overs, but the innings never truly gained momentum.

Wicketkeeper Ashish Bam gave Cyprus a steady start with 26 runs off 31 balls, though his innings ended unfortunately due to retirement hurt. Roman Mazumder looked the most dangerous batter, smashing 25 off 20 balls, including two sixes, while skipper Alexander Senn contributed a patient 24 from 35 deliveries.

However, Cyprus failed to accelerate in the death overs, with the Finnish bowlers maintaining tight control.

Finland’s Bowling Stars

The standout performer with the ball was Amjad Sher, who delivered a superb spell of 3 wickets for 25 runs, consistently breaking partnerships at crucial moments.

He was well supported by:

Hammadullah Shinwari – 2/14 in 4 overs
Junaid Khan – 1/21
Faraaz Mehti Abbas – 1/16

Cyprus’ final score looked below par on a decent batting surface.

Kaif Jamadar’s Explosive Knock Seals the Chase

Finland came out with clear intent in the chase, attacking from the very beginning.

Kaif Jamadar stole the show, hammering 48 runs from just 29 balls, smashing 5 boundaries and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 165.52. His aggressive approach ensured Cyprus never had a chance to build scoreboard pressure.

After Kaif’s departure, Faraaz Mehti Abbas calmly anchored the innings with an unbeaten 29 off 25 balls, while Jordan O’Brien stayed unbeaten on 11 to finish the job.

Finland chased down the target with 30 balls to spare, underlining their dominance.

Cyprus Bowling Effort

Cyprus bowlers had limited success:

Karan Singh – 1/15
Taranjit Singh – 1/12

But the target simply wasn’t enough to trouble Finland’s confident batting lineup.

Match Turning Point

The turning point came during Finland’s powerplay assault, where Kaif Jamadar’s fearless hitting took the game away from Cyprus early, effectively ending the contest before the halfway stage.

Player of the Match

🏆 Kaif Jamadar (Finland)
48 runs off 29 balls

Final Result

Finland beat Cyprus by 7 wickets

Finland now carry strong momentum in the series, while Cyprus will need a much better batting performance in the next game to stay competitive.