(Photo Credits: Iceland Cricket Facebook Page)
July 13, 2025 – Warsaw, Poland
In a thrilling conclusion to the Euro T20 Cup 2025, host nation Poland emerged as the undisputed champions, sealing the title with a commanding victory over Iceland in what was essentially the grand finale. The win not only secured the cup but also catapulted Poland’s Net Run Rate (NRR) to a staggering +3.82, leaving no room for debate on who deserved the top spot.
The match between Poland and Iceland was billed as a virtual final, with both teams undefeated until that point. The winner was destined to lift the trophy—and Poland rose to the occasion with a near-perfect performance. Iceland, despite three strong wins, couldn’t match Poland’s explosive batting and clinical bowling on the day.
Standout Performers of the Tournament
- Khizar Ali Shah of Poland was the undisputed star of the tournament. The Polish opener amassed 215 runs in 4 innings at an outstanding average of 71.67 and a blistering strike rate of 149.31. His consistency at the top of the order laid the foundation for Poland’s dominance throughout the tournament.
- With the ball, Shoaib Ahmed also of Poland led the charts, finishing as the highest wicket-taker with 7 wickets in 4 matches. His economy rate of 4.85 and average of 5.43 are almost unheard of in modern T20 cricket, making him one of Poland’s most valuable assets in this title-winning campaign.
- In the field, Urvish Patel of Latvia topped the charts with 5 dismissals.
Team Standings and Final Fixtures
| # | Team | P | W | L | D | T | NR | NRR | For | Against | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.820 | 815/80 | 503/79 | 9 | W – L – W – W |
| 2 | Latvia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +3.371 | 813/79 | 549/79.2 | 9 | L – W – W – W |
| 3 | Iceland | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0.727 | 427/58.4 | 511/78 | 9 | W – W – W – L |
| 4 | Lithuania | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –1.961 | 574/76 | 704/74 | 3 | L – W – L – L |
| 5 | Ukraine | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –7.504 | 303/74 | 665/57.2 | 0 | L – L – L – L |
With Poland having sealed the trophy and Latvia finished as runners-up for the 2025 tournament.
This tournament marks a significant milestone for non-ICC cricket nations in Europe. With Poland hosting and winning the cup, and new stars like Khizar Ali Shah, Shoaib Ahmed, and others making headlines, the Euro T20 Cup 2025 has proven that cricket’s reach and passion are growing far beyond traditional strongholds.
As the curtain falls on a memorable tournament, European cricket fans will be hoping this is just the beginning of more high-octane contests in the years to come.