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Womens T20I Series (Austria) 21-23 Mar 2026
Portugal Women's are getting ready to take on Austria in a 5 game T20 series in Santarem.
Location: Santarem • Status: Confirmed
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Forca Portugal
Pride • Performance • Passion
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Vamos Portugal
Pride • Performance • Passion
our vision
To establish Portugal as a fast‑rising, internationally competitive cricket nation - growing a sustainable national league and building inclusive pathways from grassroots to the international stage.
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Portugal Cricket is committed to growing the game nationwide — from grassroots participation to high‑performance pathways. As the national governing body, we support clubs, competitions, coaching and officiating, while developing men’s and women’s national squads to represent Portugal on the international stage.
The Portuguese Cricket Federation became an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in 1996 and an associate member in 2017
National Teams
Mens & Womens high performance squads representing Portugal globally.
Development Squads
Bridging the local & national setup with development & A-team fixtures.
National Cricket
National Leagues & European competitions supporting local talent identification.
Performance Pathway
U19/U17 development & performance pathways for emerging talent.
Executive Committee
Guiding the development and growth of cricket in Portugal is the national federation — the driving force shaping the sport’s future from grassroots to the international stage. The federation sets the vision, builds pathways, develops talent, and brings clubs together under one united banner to grow cricket across the country.
President
Akbar Saiyad
Provides strategic leadership and oversees national cricket development.
Vice President
Sandro Buccimazza
Provides Directives, leads on partnerships and operational decision-making.
Treasurer
Assad Mehmood
Responsible for financial oversight, budgeting and compliance.
Secretary
Paulo Buccimazza
Leads administration, records all federation communications.
General Manager
Assad Mehmood
Oversees daily operations, finances, administration and program coordination.
National Coach
Ayzaz Hussain
Leads on national player development, performance analysis and national pathway program.
Recent Results
The big results from T20s played in 2025 as we fielded Portugal Men’s & Women’s teams.
Portugal A vs Spain A [Feb 2025]
Portugal vs Norway [Apr 2025]
Portugal A vs MCC [May 2025]
Portugal vs Belgium [June 2025]
Portugal vs Malta [June 2025]
Portugal-W vs Norway-W [Apr 2025]
Men's Status quo
Games
T20I debut
T20I ranking
azhar andani (H/S)
Upcoming Events
What’s next for Portugal Cricket — camps, series, tournaments and key milestones. This timeline updates as fixtures are confirmed.
Mens ECS (National Series) 24 March - 04 April 2026
10 teams, 2 divisions, The ECS is back and promises to be stronger than before.
Location: Santarem • Status: Confirmed
Mens T20I Series (Norway France & Portugal) 5-10 April 2026
Portugal Men's take on Norway and France with 7 T20I's over the Easter break.
Location: Santarem • Status: Confirmed
Mens T20I Series 3-5 July 2026
Series in Finland for 5x T20I's.
Location: Finland • Status: tbc
Mens T20I World Cup Qualifiers Tournament 12-22 August 2026
Key tournament on route toward world cup qualification .
Location: Finland • Status: Confirmed
Portugal XI - Men's Invitational Sep 11-13 2026
Portugal A Invitational tournament to be played end of season.
Location: Bedford • Status: tbc
Heritage & Origins
From the Kendall Cup to modern ICC pathways, Portugal’s cricket story blends deep European heritage with a growing national footprint.
Cricket in Portugal dates back to the Peninsular War of 1809–1814, when English troops were encamped in Lisbon. A game between sides from Porto and Lisbon has been played almost every year since 1861.The first recorded match between Lisbon and Porto was on the 17th October 1861 at Campo Pequeno in Lisbon. The next match took place on the 28th June 1867 at the Campo Alegre in Oporto. Since then an almost annual match has been played between Porto and Lisbon, alternating the venue annually. The matches in Porto have always been played at the Campo Alegre ground. In Lisbon the matches have been played at Campo Pequeno until 1900, at Cruz Quebrada from 1900-1920, at Ajuda from 1924-1956, at Carcavelos in 1922 and from 1958-2002, and in Albergaria, in Santarem from 2009.
Considered one of the oldest events of its kind on continental Europe, it became known as the Kendall Cup since 1920, when A.C. Kendall presented the Cup in memory of Lt. Rawes , a leading member of the British Community and The Lisbon C.C. was dangerously wounded in Yres and later died of his wounds in London on 15th August 1915. In 1920 On the 25th and 26th June 1920 the first Kendall Cup was played at Cruz Quebrada, which Porto won comprehensively. The Cup has been contested on an annual basis, except for 1940, 1942-45, during the World War and 1989, 2008 and more recently 2020 and 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Portugal made its international cricket debut in 1992, competing against Spain for the Iberia Cup at Barrington's sports facility in the Algarve. The Associação Cricket de Portugal was established on 19 June 1994 and received Affiliate Membership from the ICC in 1996. Subsequently, on 29 March 2001, the Federação Portuguesa de Cricket was founded, achieving ICC Associate status in 2019.
Portugal became an ICC Affiliate member in 1996 and later an ICC Associate member in 2017.
In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Portugal and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I.
Portugal played their first T20I on 25 October 2019, against Spain, during the 2019 Iberia Cup.
2025 saw Portugal Women’s Cricket Team play their inaugural T20I series vs a strong Norway side and win their first-ever T20I series! What a remarkable statement from the debutants – a true testament to determination, passion, and team spirit. Your journey is nothing short of inspiring. Vamos, Portugal!
Captained by Ex England Test and ODI womens cricketer, Sarah Foo Ryland, the team has established solid foundations and delivered a commanding statement on the international stage.
The MCC’s 2025 overseas tour to Portugal began with a squad of 13 players travelling to play fixtures and compete in a T10, T20 & T40 tournament against Portugal XI. The tour included matches against OCLTC Club in Porto and Portugal Select XI in Sanatarem
During the tour, Portugal delivered impressive performances in the T10 series, securing a close 2-1 victory over the MCC. The three-match series produced thrilling moments, showcasing emerging Portuguese talent and offering a strong display of skill.
Despite MCC’s strong efforts, the T20 series concluded in dramatic fashion as Portugal edged out a 3-0 win in three nail-biting games having also won the T40 game as well.
The tournament highlighted the rapid growth of cricket in Portugal and demonstrated the promising future of the national programme.
Cricket in Portugal is growing! From the vibrant streets of Porto to the sun‑soaked pitches of the Algarve, the country boasts a fast-growing local scene filled with passionate clubs and rising talent. If you’re looking to get involved, these premier clubs offer the perfect pathway into Portuguese cricket — whether you’re picking up a bat for the first time or chasing national caps.
Portugal’s national league showcases two highly competitive divisions featuring more than 20 clubs nationwide, delivering consistently high‑quality cricket.
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