Mexico made their intent clear from the powerplay, with Gurpreet Singh Matharu and Dhananjaya Panda setting a brisk tempo against a Brazil bowling attack that struggled to find rhythm early. Matharu's 37 off 32 balls anchored the innings while Panda's 27 off 25 provided the aggression needed to push beyond 150. Brazil's bowlers lacked direction and failed to build pressure during the crucial middle overs, allowing Mexico to accumulate freely and post 153/6.
Brazil's chase began positively. Luis Morais and Yasar Haroon batted with application, taking their time initially and picking the gaps when opportunities came. Morais played the anchor role beautifully, spending 47 balls for his 47 runs, while Haroon attacked when the field relaxed. The pair added valuable runs and kept their side within striking distance through the middle overs.
Yet Mexico's bowlers didn't panic. Luiz Muller struck at a crucial juncture, breaking the dangerous partnership and pulling Brazil back into the contest. The equation tightened. Brazil needed better acceleration in the death overs, but once Haroon fell to Yasar Haroon's own indiscipline, the momentum shifted decisively. Mexico's disciplined bowling in the final stages — mixing pace and variations — proved the difference. Brazil fell short by 37 runs, unable to sustain the charge that looked promising at the halfway mark.