Cyprus beat Austria by 49 runs in an explosive T20 clash at Happy Valley Ground, Episkopi today.

Cyprus posted 174/9 in their 20 overs. Strong middle-order batting pushed them past 170.

Austria managed only 125 all out in 19.2 overs. Poor batting collapse sealed their fate.

Cyprus bowlers maintained pressure throughout. Early wickets and tight bowling restricted Austria's scoring.

Austria lost momentum in overs 8-15 when Cyprus' spinners tightened their grip on the match.

Cyprus' balanced batting and disciplined bowling proved too strong for Austria's chase.