On Sunday (August 25 ), Spain‘s nationwide cricket group achieved a historic milestone by setting a brand new world document for probably the most consecutive wins in Males’s T20 Internationals (T20Is). This exceptional achievement got here with a seven-wicket victory over Greece throughout the Europe T20 World Cup Sub Regional Qualifier C, held in Guernsey.
Breaking the earlier document of India and Afghanistan
Spain’s conquer Greece prolonged their successful streak to 14 consecutive T20I matches, surpassing the earlier document of 13 consecutive wins held collectively by Malaysia (2022) and Bermuda. Earlier than Spain’s achievement, India, Afghanistan and Romania every held a document of 12 consecutive T20I wins. The all-time document for consecutive T20I wins, throughout each males’s and ladies’s cricket, stays with the Thailand ladies’s group, who secured 17 straight victories.
“It’s been a protracted highway, however to get 14 consecutive wins is unimaginable. It’s one thing we could be pleased with, congratulations to all of the gamers, coaches and people individuals who make this doable. Onward and upward! Let’s go Spain,” the put up reads.
Ha sido un camino largo, pero hemos obtener 14 victorias consecutivas es increíble.
Es algo por lo que podemos estar orgullosos, enhorabuena a todos los jugadores, entrenadores y aquellas personas que hacen que esto sea posible.
Hacia adelante y para arriba!
Vamos España 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/NQcuHbZIFI
— Cricket España (@Cricket_Espana) August 26, 2024
Spectacular streak set by Spain
Spain’s final T20I defeat occurred almost two years in the past in opposition to Italy. Since then, the group has been on a formidable successful run, securing victories in collection in opposition to the Isle of Man, Jersey and Croatia. Their streak was briefly interrupted final yr when a match in opposition to the Isle of Man was deserted on account of rain. In that collection, Spain demonstrated their dominance by dismissing the Isle of Man for simply 10 runs and attaining the goal in solely two deliveries.
Victory over Greece
Of their newest match, Greece batted first and managed to attain 96 runs for 9 wickets. Sajid Afridi was Greece’s prime scorer with 27 runs, whereas Mohammad Atif was the one different batter to succeed in 20 runs. Spain’s Yasir Ali excelled with the ball, claiming three wickets for 12 runs, supported by Mohammad Atif and Charlie Rumistrzewicz, who every took two wickets. Spain efficiently chased the goal of 97 runs in 13 overs, with Hamza Saleem Dar main the cost with an unbeaten 32 runs.
A proud second for Spain cricket group
Spanish nationwide cricket group head coach Corey Rutgers expressed his satisfaction within the group’s achievement, stating, ” “A proud document to be notified about at the moment, we clearly don’t play for data however this does really feel particular for the group. It has been a transformative few years in Spain, and plenty of credit score goes to gamers who sacrifice plenty of their time to play for Espana, the administration and my teaching employees. Couldn’t be prouder of all concerned,”
Spain’s success in T20Is highlights their rising prominence in worldwide cricket. They at present lead Group A within the ongoing Europe T20 World Cup Sub Regional Qualifier C, having received three out of their 4 matches, with one recreation ending in no outcome.