Malaysia will host 13 teams across two ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifiers this month as the road to the 2028 global event gathers pace.

There was little joy for the local supporters at the final of the European T20 Premier League in Malahide yesterday, bar the Delany family of Rathmines and half the Adairs of Holywood.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers are the winners of the inaugural EPTL and none of the other five franchises can have any complaints.

Top performers in the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League

There will be Irish interest in the final of the ETPL at Malahide after all, with Belfast Wolves easing to a seven wickets victory in the Eliminator against Amsterdam Flames.

Cheered on by the Belfast Wolves – and Edinburgh Castle Rockers – Dublin Guardians caused the shock of the tournament by beating Rotterdam Dockers and knocking them out of the ETPL

Belfast Wolves were relying on their derby rivals Dublin Guardians to cause an upset and defeat Rotterdam Dockers in the final match of the league phase if they were to make Saturday’s play-off game.

Lucy Barnett, hailing from the 38th-ranked European side Isle of Man, clinched the award as the fans’votes proved decisive.

The Dublin Guardians will sign off their underwhelming European T20 Premier League campaign against the Rotterdam Dockers at Malahide tomorrow, expecting to finish last of the six franchise teams.

Rotterdam Dockers joined Edinburgh Castle Rockers at the top of the ETPL table after winning the game of the tournament by five runs but only one of them will reach Sunday’s final by winning one more game.

It was all too easy for Amsterdam Flames as they booked their place in at least the play-off  with victory over Glasgow Cosmic, whose tournament was finished as soon as they reached Dublin.

Amsterdam Flames moved into second place with a facile 59 runs victory over Dublin Guardians who bowed out on their home ground at Malahide with a whimper.

Belfast Wolves moved into second place in the ETPL table with the biggest win of the tournament, against Glasgow Cosmic, but it looks like they will have to beat Edinburgh Castle Rockers, the leaders, on Thursday to have a chance of making Saturday’s play-off game.

Amsterdam Flames kept alive their hopes of a top three place at the end of the group stage by inflicting a first defeat of the tournament on Edinburgh Castle Rockers.

Dublin Guardians will not be involved  in next weekend’s action on their home pitch at Malahide after another defeat, by Glasgow Cosmic, the one team below them at the start of the day.

Dublin Guardians squandered a huge opportunity to make it back-to-back wins over table-topping Edinburgh Castle Rockers as they slipped to a damaging 12-run defeat that leaves their play-off hopes hanging by a thread.

Dublin Guardians’ dismal tournament continued at Malahide as they lost the basement battle with Glasgow Cosmic by six wickets, another damaging defeat in a campaign that has never really gathered momentum.

Rotterdam Dockers moved into second place behind leaders Edinburgh Castle Rockers after producing a clinical run chase to beat Belfast Wolves by seven wickets, leaving the Wolves third in the table.

Belfast Wolves moved  into second place when they bounced back from their defeat to rivals Dublin Guardians to defeat Amsterdam Flames by five wickets.

Rotterdam Dockers swept aside bottom-of-the-table Glasgow Cosmic by 31 runs to move into second place, with Faf du Plessis setting up a comfortable victory in a 19-over contest.

NOBODY cried the day the circus came to town. There were a few laughs, plenty of cheers and a big beaming smile on the unlikeliest Dublin hero.

Craig Young produced an over for the ages in Malahide claiming three wickets in four balls to set up a first win for the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League — beating Belfast Wolves by eight wickets.

A review of the leading player performances after the first stage in Voorburg

Amsterdam Flames produced a commanding batting display to chase down 177 and defeat Rotterdam Dockers by eight wickets in Match 17 of the ETPL at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers continued their impressive run in the ETPL with a seven-wicket victory over Glasgow Cosmic in Match 16, chasing down 160 with six balls remaining at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.

The match will be the first bilateral fixture for India against an associate in almost 20 years.

Belfast Wolves climbed back into second place in the ETPL table after a commanding 26-run victory over Glasgow Cosmic, with Mark Chapman producing a blistering unbeaten 71 to set up the win.

Rotterdam Dockers held their nerve to edge Glasgow Cosmic by five wickets in a tense European T20 Premier League contest, reaching their target with just one ball to spare.

A five wicket win over Isle of Man in the final of the eight team Continental Cup.

Sweden win a rain impacted tournament in Germany.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers returned to the top of the ETPL table after condemning Dublin Guardians to their third successive defeat in the second match of the day at Voorburg.

Belfast Wolves soared to the top of the ETPL table with a second win, beating Amsterdam Flames, in a game reduced to the minimum five overs.

Belfast Wolves and Rotterdam Rockers had to be content with one point after the second match of the day in Voorburg was abandoned just one over into the second innings.

Harry Tector was the game’s top scorer but it wasn’t enough to prevent Dublin Guardians falling to a second defeat as Glasgow Cosmic got off the mark in Match Five of the ETPL.

A century from Phebe Molkenboer helps Netherlands kick off their Scotland tour with a win.

Glenn Maxwell put on a ‘Big Show’ in the Netherlands hammering 60 from 38 balls to ensure Belfast Wolves gained bragging rights over the Dublin Guardians in their first clash at the European T20 Premier League.

Paul Stirling has played T20 franchise cricket everywhere from Guyana to South Africa and Bangladesh but today he will get the chance to represent his home city for the first time when Belfast Wolves take on the Dublin Guardians in the ETPL.

In a contest that carried the weight of a new competition and the intensity of a Dutch derby, Rotterdam Dockers produced a composed chase at Sportpark Westvliet to defeat Amsterdam Flames by five wickets.

Edinburgh Castle Rockers lived up to their name in their opening ETPL game, the Scottish derby against Glasgow Cosmic, by rocking to a seven-wickets victory in Voorburg, needing less than 12 overs to overhaul their rivals disappointing 115.

Ten more Ireland internationals got their first taste of ETPL action in the second match, and it was the Belfast Wolves who claimed the win points after a resounding 52 runs success over Dublin Guardians.

Rotterdam Dockers won the Dutch derby in Voorburg, beating Amsterdam Flames by five wickets with 11 balls to spare as the European T20 PremIer League finally got under way. 

The long-awaited — if not much-anticipated — European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will debut in Voorburg near The Hague this afternoon when Amsterdam Flames take on the Rotterdam Dockers.

In the final instalment of his ETPL team previews, Bertus de Jong looks at the two Irish sides - the Belfast Wolves and the Dublin Guardians.

Dublin Guardians fielding coach John Mooney hopes the inaugural European T20 Premier League can become far more than a four-week tournament, believing it has the potential to leave a lasting legacy for cricket in Dublin, Ireland and across Europe.

Dublin Guardians assistant coach Ed Joyce believes the ingredients are in place for the capital franchise to make a strong impression when the inaugural European T20 Premier League gets under way in the Netherlands this week.

Mark Adair believes representing Belfast Wolves in the inaugural European T20 Premier League carries an extra significance for him as one of the franchise’s home-grown marquee players.

Belfast Wolves marquee signing Paul Stirling believes creating the right culture will be every bit as important as collecting early victories when the new European T20 Premier League gets under way this week.

The full squad lists for the six franchises.

In his second preview of the tournament, Bertus de Jong looks at the two Scottish franchises.

Bertus de Jong of TK Cricket looks at the two Dutch teams that will begin the tournament in Voorburg on Wednesday.

Italian cricket is preparing to enter a new era with the launch of Italia T10 Cricket, the country’s first city-based franchise competition, which will take place in Rome later this year.

The USA will make a third consecutive appearance at the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after winning the 2026 Americas Qualifier over the weekend in the Cayman Islands.

Scotland head coach Owen Dawkins believes his side can approach next year’s World Cup Qualifier with renewed confidence after finishing their three-year ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign in impressive fashion.

Former Australia international Henriques out for one against Germany.

A man of the match performance by the former Australian international in his debut for the country of his birth.

SCOTLAND Women will host the Netherlands in a three-match One-Day International series later this month as the European rivals renew their rivalry.

Scotland Men’s ‘A’ will continue their busy summer programme with four home fixtures against Denmark and Jersey later this month as Cricket Scotland gives another group of emerging players the opportunity to press their claims in the high-performance set-up.

The United Arab Emirates have secured their place at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 after edging hosts Malaysia by just one run in a thrilling final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 Asia Qualifier at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

Scotland have named a refreshed 15-man squad for next month’s ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Canada and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.

The 2026 North East Cricket Series might have ended on the field in a tied series, but off the field, all participants joined in the fundraising efforts for the local Headlight Project charity.

Cricket World Cup League 2 rolls into Utrecht.

The two-day 1124 run North East Cricket Series came down to the last ball, and a one-run win for the British Army ensured a tied series for the first time in the series long history.

Multiple announcements about upcoming men's World Cups out of the ICC AGM.

Nepal visits Jersey this week for the DFDS Summer Series, with two international matches taking place at NCC Grainville on Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th.

A look at last month's franchise T20 league in Belgium.

A 3-0 series win for Portugal in Sweden.

The former Australian international will play for the country of his birth later this year.

Austria become the fifth team to score over 300 in men's T20Is.

Hosts win both the men's and women's Central Europe Cup on home turf in Prague.

A 3-1 series win for the Serbian women in their series against Bulgaria.

A win for the home team at Americas sub-regional group A books their ticket to next year's regional final.

A 3-1 series win for the home side in Albertslund.

Five teams given automatic entry, eight teams to contest qualifier for final place. Ireland set to be included in both qualifiers if rankings hold.

Netherlands and Scotland both lose at the Women's T20 World Cup, to Australia and England respectively.

Denmark come back from losing the first game to win a four match men's T20I series against Germany as they prepare for an upcoming T20 World Cup pathway tournament.

A clean sweep for the home side in their women's T20I series against Malta.

A 95 run win for India at Headingley.

Jersey win both games by 100 runs in a dominant display against their rivals.

An easy nine wicket win over neighbours Finland secures the Viking Cup for the home side.

A six wicket defeat against Bangladesh as the Netherlands begin their first World Cup since 2000.

Abtaha is replaced in the squad by Yorkshire’s Hannah Rainey, who will join up with her teammates ahead of Scotland’s opening match against Ireland on Saturday at Old Trafford.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 30 ICC Development Awards 2025 regional winners across six categories that will compete for the Global Awards in July, with a further six shortlisted for the ICC criiio Cricket Festivals with Rexona.

Nepal and the United Arab Emirates are set to visit the island in July for a series of 50-over matches.

Malaysia and Thailand also qualified for the tournament in Japan later this year.

A dominant win over Bangladesh as tri-series continues.

Rwanda win the sub-regional event in Botswana, with Kenya also processing to the regional final.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is an amazing opportunity for us as a team to show the world the talent we have got.

Kirstie Gordon's return to Scottish colours is successful with a big win over the Dutch.

A four wicket win over rivals Guernsey secures Jersey's place in next year's regional final.

It'll be a Channel Islands showdown for a place in next year's European final.

PNG win nine team tournament in Japan, but nobody knows what comes next.

Channel Islands sides still unbeaten, whilst Connor Carroll has a day to remember in Cyprus.

A repeat of day one at European sub-regional qualifying as Austria, France, Guernsey and Jersey all win again.

Wins for Guernsey, France, Jersey and Austria on opening day.

Three Scottish match officials have been appointed to the ICC Development Panel A list.

Captain Kathryn Bryce will lead a fifteen-strong party to the tournament in England which includes Blaze teammate Kirstie Gordon, who is available for selection for Scotland for the first time since 2017.

The fixtures for the Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A have been confirmed, with 10 teams set to compete in Cyprus from 16 – 23 May  as part of the qualification pathway to the  T20 World Cup 2028 hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Ollie Jones and Michael English have both been included in the Scotland squad for this month’s tour of Nepal.

Twelve male and eight female players have been offered Cricket Scotland contracts for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Cricket Scotland has announced details of the route for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy tour in Scotland, taking place between Thursday 7 and Saturday 9 May.

A comprehensive victory for Pakistan means that Ireland qualify for the next T20 World Cup.

Priyanaz Chatterji says Scotland are preparing for a ‘home away from home’ World Cup having booked their place at this summer’s showpiece.

The first ever century by an associate player at the T20 World Cup doesn't prevent New Zealand from securing their Super 8 place.

England survive a late scare against Italy but hold on to secure their place in the second round.

They need other results to go their way, but USA's faint hopes of a second consecutive Super 8 place remain alive.

A comprehensive 9 wicket win by the West Indies ends Nepal's Super 8 hopes.

Almost 17 years since their first attempt, England finally beat a European side at the men's T20 World Cup.

A 57 run win for the African side as South Africa and Canada start their T20 World Cup campaigns.

Oman fold to a quick eight wicket defeat in Colombo.

Michael Leask stars as Scotland thump Italy

Another closely fought game between an associate member and a full member at the men's T20 World Cup.

After being dropped on 15, Suryakumar Yadav makes a match winning 84 in India's win over USA.

Scotland's unexpected T20 World Cup campaign begins with a defeat against the West Indies.

A nightmare over by Logan van Beek costs the Dutch a famous upset.

Italy ran out convincing 112-run winners over UAE, while Namibia slumped to a heavy loss against Namibia.

Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli caught the eye against Scotland and Italy sneaked past Canada in the first warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Zimbabwe, Nepal and Oman enjoyed confidence-boosting victories in the latest round of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches.

Group A gets the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 underway when Pakistan face the Netherlands in Colombo on 7 February.

Scotland and Ireland joined Netherlands and Bangladesh in the four slots available for the T20 World Cup later this summer.

Eight Associate Nations will compete at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Here is a closer look at their paths to the competition and some potential names to watch, starting with the debutants.

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the Super Six stage of the Qualifier got underway.

Zainullah Ihsan is the sole first-time callup, with the Afghan-born fast bowler having recently qualified to play for Scotland.

The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule.

All but one game goes to the last over as the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier continues in Nepal.

An eight wicket defeat for Japan as the Under-19 World Cup continues.

A fine century for USA's Nitish Sudini is the bright spot on a day marred by the weather.

USA lose to Bangladesh and hosts beaten by Thailand in other results.

Hugo Kelly's unbeaten century nowhere near enough for Japan in record breaking Sri Lanka performance.

India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the U19 Cricket World Cup as two matches survived the weather on the opening day.

Of the 16 teams taking part in the 16th edition of the tournament, four are ICC Associate Members, and here are four players to look out for.