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Former Australian allrounder Henriques smashes century for Portugal at 39
Moises Henriques marked his tournament debut for Portugal with a commanding 111-run knock off 51 balls, propelling the team to a dominant victory over Czechia in a rain-affected encounter.
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Former Australian allrounder Moises Henriques announced himself on the international stage in striking fashion, blasting a century for Portugal in his maiden tournament appearance on Friday. The 39-year-old veteran struck 111 runs from just 51 deliveries, anchoring Portugal's innings to a commanding total of 211 for six against Czechia.
The match saw weather intervention play a decisive role in the outcome. Czechia's chase was curtailed by rain, with the visitors managing only 24 for five from 8.5 overs before the downpour halted play. When the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method was applied, Portugal's advantage proved insurmountable, securing a comprehensive 91-run victory under the revised target.
The win extended Portugal's impressive run in the tournament to four consecutive victories. Henriques' explosive debut performance underscores the Portuguese side's growing competitive strength and adds considerable firepower to their batting lineup as they progress through the competition.