WAS 2nd XI vs Lisbon Kings XI: A thrilling match at first sight

Oeiras 2nd XI and Lisbon Kings XI will face each other for the first time in the 52nd match of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Division 2, 2026. With the top batsmen of both teams rated 96 and the top bowlers rated 99, this T20I match at the Santarem Cricket Ground is sure to be a thrilling affair.

Match Preview

The match will be played in Santarem, Portugal on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The match will kick off at 07:00 UTC / 08:00 WEST / 09:00 CEST / 12:30 IST.

The difference in strength between the two teams is not too great. The Lisbon Kings XI has an average player rating of 80 on ECN, while the Oeiras 2nd XI has a 76. This slight difference is also reflected in the probability of victory—Lisbon Kings XI 52 percent, and Weras 2nd XI 48 percent.

First-time encounter

This match is a new experience for both teams. Weras 2nd XI and Lisbon Kings XI have never played against each other in an ECN event before.

In other words, there is no story of past head-to-head results, dominance or revenge. The first chapter of the new rivalry between the two teams is going to be created on the stage of Portugal Liga Grizzly Division-2.

Weras' hope is Greenshield

Conrad Greenshields is the biggest hope for Weras 2nd XI's batting. He has 96 points in the ECN batting rating. His batting average is 35.62 and his strike rate is 190.0—which is a terrible offensive figure for a T20 player.

If the Greenshields cannot be controlled at the beginning, the bowlers of the Lisbon Kings XI may have to pay a big price.

Joshua Winter is one of the most important players of the Woras with the ball. His points in the ECN bowling rating are 99. His bowling economy is 7.2. Winter's bowling can play a big role in making the team's 48 percent chance of winning a reality.

Lisbon Kings' strength is Haider and Jewanjot

Adnan Haider is the main weapon of the Lisbon Kings XI's batting. His ECN batting rating is also 96. Batting average is 34.0 and strike rate is 143.0.

On the other hand, the eye will be on Jewanjot Singh with the ball. His bowling rating is 99—that is, the same as Joshua Winter. However, he is ahead in bowling control. Jewanjot's economy rate is only 5.8, while the best bowler of the Woras, Winter, has an economy of 7.2.

Main match: Greenshields' explosive batting vs. Jewanjot's controlled bowling

One of the highlights of the match could be the Conrad Greenshields vs. Jewanjot Singh match.

Greenshields' 190.0 strike rate is a symbol of Weras' offensive power. On the other hand, Jewanjot's 5.8 economy gives Lisbon Kings XI a big weapon to keep the runs in check.

Both teams have a top batter rating of 96 and a top bowler rating of 99. As a result, the overall balance of the team can make the difference in determining the outcome of the match.

Prediction: Lisbon Kings XI ahead

Lisbon Kings XI can be slightly ahead in this match.

Weras 2nd XI has a match-changing batter like Greenshields and Winter's 99 bowling rating is also their big strength. However, overall, Lisbon Kings XI is a bit more balanced.

Their average ECN player rating is 80, while Weras' is 76. They also have a 52%-48% win probability. Add to that Jewanjot's 5.8 economy and Haider's 96 rating, 34.0 average and 143.0 strike rate, and Lisbon Kings XI's victory in this first encounter is slightly more likely.