Lisbon Kings XI vs EU Pak Friendship, Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026: Match 71 Preview
Lisbon Kings XI and EU Pak Friendship meet in Match 71 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026, with a brand-new rivalry ready to begin in Santarem. The numbers point to a tight T20 contest, but Lisbon Kings XI carry just enough statistical edge to start as the pick.
Match Details
Lisbon Kings XI take on EU Pak Friendship in a T20 clash at the Santarem Cricket Ground in Santarem, Portugal, on Saturday 3 October 2026.
The match starts at 07:00 UTC / 08:00 WEST (local) / 09:00 CEST / 12:30 IST, setting up an early start for fans following the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026.
This is Match 71 of the event, and the margins look seriously fine: Lisbon Kings XI have an average player ECN rating of 81, while EU Pak Friendship are just behind with an average player ECN rating of 80.
Head-to-Head: A First-Ever ECN Meeting
There is no previous ECN head-to-head history between Lisbon Kings XI and EU Pak Friendship.
That makes this their first-ever meeting in ECN events, adding a fresh layer of intrigue. No past dominance, no old scores to settle just two sides stepping into a new matchup with everything to define from the first ball.
Lisbon Kings XI: Rajbir and Jewanjot Lead the Numbers
For Lisbon Kings XI, Rajbir Singh is the standout batter to watch. He carries an ECN batting rating of 95, and his numbers suggest real attacking intent: a batting strike rate of 154.0 alongside a batting average of 21.41.
That strike rate gives Lisbon Kings XI a clear edge in tempo at the top of their key batting numbers.
With the ball, Jewanjot Singh is the leading name for Lisbon Kings XI. He comes in with a superb ECN bowling rating of 99 and an impressive bowling economy of 5.8, giving Lisbon Kings XI a strong control option in this T20 contest.
EU Pak Friendship: Adnan and Hafiz Keep It Close
EU Pak Friendship have their own top-rated batting threat in Adnan Khan. Like Rajbir Singh, Adnan owns an ECN batting rating of 95, and he brings a batting average of 27.0 with a strike rate of 129.0.
That higher average gives EU Pak Friendship a dependable batting figure to build around, even if Lisbon Kings XI hold the sharper strike-rate advantage through Rajbir.
Their key bowler is Hafiz Khattar, who matches Jewanjot Singh with an ECN bowling rating of 99. Hafiz’s bowling economy stands at 7.1, making his battle with the Lisbon Kings XI batters one of the most important mini-contests of the match.
Win Probability: Lisbon Kings XI Slightly Ahead
The win probabilities are extremely close, and after adjusting them proportionally to total 100%, Lisbon Kings XI sit at 50.5%, while EU Pak Friendship are at 49.5%.
That reflects the story of the matchup perfectly: almost nothing separates the sides on overall player rating, with Lisbon Kings XI at 81 and EU Pak Friendship at 80.
The Verdict: Lisbon Kings XI to Win
Lisbon Kings XI should win this one.
It is tight, but their advantages are meaningful: they hold the higher average player ECN rating at 81 to EU Pak Friendship’s 80, Rajbir Singh’s strike rate of 154.0 is well ahead of Adnan Khan’s 129.0, and Jewanjot Singh’s economy of 5.8 is stronger than Hafiz Khattar’s 7.1.
EU Pak Friendship have serious quality, especially with Adnan’s batting average of 27.0 and Hafiz’s elite bowling rating of 99, but Lisbon Kings XI have the slightly better all-round statistical profile.
Prediction: Lisbon Kings XI to beat EU Pak Friendship in Match 71 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026.
