Category: Cricket

Spain’s men’s cricket team has etched its name in history by setting a new record for consecutive T20 International wins. Their 7-wicket victory over Greece in the Europe T20 World Cup Sub Regional Qualifier C in Guernsey marked their 14th consecutive triumph, surpassing the previous record of 13 held by Malaysia since 2022.

Spain’s remarkable streak began 20 months ago with a victory over Italy. Since then, they have remained undefeated, accumulating wins against the Isle of Man, Jersey, and Croatia. Their run was briefly interrupted by a no result due to rain in the second fixture against the Isle of Man last year.

“A proud record to be notified about today,” said Spain head coach Corey Rutgers. “We obviously don’t play for records, but this does feel special for the group. It has been a transformative few years in Spain, and a lot of credit goes to players who sacrifice a lot of their time to play for Espana, the management, and my coaching staff. Couldn’t be prouder of all involved.”

Despite their impressive run, Spain’s chances of advancing to the European Regional final next year are slim. A rain-enforced abandonment in their match against Denmark earlier in the week means that Spain now relies on an unlikely upset by Cyprus over the Danes in their final group match. If Denmark wins, their superior net run rate will secure their progression to the final, while Spain would have to settle for the bronze medal match against either Finland or possibly Guernsey.

“Unfortunately, that’s cricket, and we didn’t win convincingly in our first three games,” said Rutgers. “We will have to learn a hard lesson and come back stronger in the future.”

By defeating Greece, Spain has also edged closer to the record for most consecutive matches unbeaten, a feat currently held by Nigeria with a 16-match streak. Nigeria’s run was similarly interrupted by a no result due to rain. The all-time record for consecutive victories in T20Is is held by Thailand Women, with 17 wins.

Spain’s historic achievement is a testament to the team’s hard work, dedication, and the growing strength of cricket in the country. As they continue to strive for success, they will undoubtedly inspire future generations of Spanish cricketers.