ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026: Brussels Brings the Runs as Genk Set the Pace

The ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026 has delivered a serious T10 run-fest at Vrijbroek Cricket Ground in Brussels, with batters clearing the ropes for fun and bowlers still finding ways to strike regularly. Across a packed five-match-day event in Belgium, Genk have led the win column with 7 victories, while the numbers tell the story of a wildly entertaining ECS spectacle.

The Tournament in Numbers

The ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026, part of the ECS competition, has brought senior men’s club cricket to Brussels from Monday 24 August 2026 to Friday 28 August 2026, with five teams battling it out at Vrijbroek Cricket Ground.

The event is listed as in progress, but across 24 completed matches of T10 action, the cricket has already been packed with scoring bursts, late drama, and standout individual performances.

Teams batting first had the slight edge, winning 54% of matches, so setting a target proved just about the stronger route. Even so, this was far from one-way traffic, with chases very much alive throughout the event.

In total, the tournament has produced 6,038 runs at a rapid 14.1 runs per over. That works out to 2.09 runs per ball, or 209.0 runs per 100 balls — proper T10 tempo from start to finish.

The scoring was powered by 393 fours and 518 maximos, with a maximo arriving every 5.0 balls. Overall, 4,680 runs came from fours and maximos, making up 78% of all runs scored. The maximo rate sat at 12.1 per ten overs, while fours came at 9.2 per ten overs.

There was still plenty for bowlers and fielders to celebrate too. The event has seen 259 dismissals, with wickets falling at 6.0 per ten overs and batters averaging 23.3 runs per dismissal. Dots made up 34% of all deliveries, showing that even in a tournament full of hitting, pressure balls mattered.

Batting: Nawid Momand Leads the Run Rush

Genk’s Nawid Momand has been the standout run-scorer of the ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026, piling up 358 runs across 9 matches. He also dominated the maximo charts, striking 39 maximos in 7 matches — the most by any batter in the event.

The biggest individual knock belonged to Burhan Niaz of Brussels Capital Warriors, who smashed an unbeaten 112 off 33 balls against Royal Antwerp CC in the Eliminator. That innings helped power Brussels Capital Warriors to the highest team total of the event: 203-1 from 10 overs, also against Royal Antwerp CC in the Eliminator.

That same Eliminator produced one of the wildest scoring bursts of the tournament, with Brussels Capital Warriors taking 37 runs from Over 7 against Royal Antwerp CC — the most runs in an over in the event.

There was drama in the chase department too. The highest successful chase came in Match 17, when Genk hunted down 166 to beat Hasselt CC by 3 wickets off the last ball. At the other end of the scoring spectrum, Brussels Capital Warriors defended just 76 in Match 11, beating Royal Antwerp CC by 49 runs in the lowest defended total of the tournament.

Bowling: Beveren Firepower Makes Its Mark

With T10 cricket moving at top speed, bowling success has been hard-earned — and Beveren’s Mohammad Noman has led the way with 16 wickets in 7 matches, the highest wicket tally of the event.

The best figures came from Wahidullah Jabarkhel of Royal Antwerp CC, who produced a stunning 4/3 in 1.0 over against Hasselt CC in Match 18. In a tournament where the run rate has flown at 14.1 per over, that spell stands out as one of the sharpest interventions of the ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026.

The event’s Most Valuable Player listing belongs to Mohammad Noman Kamawi of Beveren, who has put together a strong all-round tournament in Brussels. They have played 9 matches, batted in 9, bowled in 9, scored 115 runs from 50 balls at a strike rate of 230.0 and an average of 12.8, with 68.0% of their batting runs coming from fours and maximos.

They also struck 13 maximos overall at a rate of 15.6 per ten overs, with their top batting performance being 41 off 12 for Beveren against Genk on Tuesday 25 August 2026. In that same match-up, they hit 6 maximos, their best maximo return in a single innings.

With the ball, Mohammad Noman Kamawi has taken 16 wickets, conceded 192 runs, bowled 99 balls, operated at an economy rate of 11.6, and struck every 6.2 balls. Their best bowling performance was 4/16 in 2.1 overs for Beveren against Hasselt CC on Monday 24 August 2026. They have also collected 665 fantasy points, are listed as having played in 5 player events, and their national team status is marked as yet to play.

Fielding: Safe Hands and Sharp Work

The fielding numbers have been just as important in shaping the event.

Behind the stumps, Walid Sahibzada of Beveren has led the wicketkeeping charts with 7 dismissals in 7 matches. Their haul includes 6 catches as keeper, 1 stumping, and 0 run outs.

In the outfield, Sherry Butt of Brussels Capital Warriors has been the leading fielder, recording 9 dismissals in 4 matches. That included 8 catches and 1 run out — a major contribution in a format where one moment can flip a match.

Genk on Top of the Win Column

As the ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026 continues to unfold, Genk have won the most matches, collecting 7 victories. Their batting strength has been a major feature, with Nawid Momand setting the pace at the top of the run and maximo charts, and their last-ball chase of 166 against Hasselt CC providing one of the event’s signature finishes.

From Brussels Capital Warriors’ 203-1 in the Eliminator to Royal Antwerp CC’s Wahidullah Jabarkhel ripping through Hasselt CC with 4/3, from Beveren’s bowling impact to Hasselt CC’s role in some of the tournament’s big moments, all five clubs have helped shape a lively week of ECS cricket in Belgium.

A big thank you goes to the Belgium Cricket Federation, the clubs involved — Beveren, Genk, Hasselt CC, Royal Antwerp CC, and Brussels Capital Warriors — and all the players who have contributed to the ECS Belgium (Premier), 2026 at Vrijbroek Cricket Ground.