Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI vs BD CC Lisbon, Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026: First-Ever Meeting Set for Santarem

Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI and BD CC Lisbon meet in Match 59 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026, with a brand-new rivalry about to begin. With both sides bringing standout batters and 99-rated bowling threats, this T20 clash at Santarem Cricket Ground has plenty to grab the attention.

Match Context

Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI take on BD CC Lisbon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Santarem Cricket Ground in Santarem, Portugal, in Match 59 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 2, 2026.

The T20 contest starts at 07:00 UTC / 08:00 WEST (local) / 09:00 CEST / 12:30 IST, setting up an early start in Santarem and a fascinating test for both teams.

BD CC Lisbon come in with a slight edge on paper. Their average ECN player rating stands at 78, compared with Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI’s average of 71, and the win probabilities adjusted to total exactly 100% put BD CC Lisbon at 52.5% and Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI at 47.5%.

Head-to-Head: A New Rivalry Begins

There is no past ECN head-to-head history between Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI and BD CC Lisbon.

That makes this the first-ever meeting between the two sides in ECN events, adding an extra layer of intrigue. No past bragging rights, no historic edge just two teams stepping into a fresh matchup where the first statement matters.

Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI: Amandeep and Almas Carry the Spotlight

For Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI, Amandeep Singh is the batter to watch. He comes in with an ECN batting rating of 96, a batting average of 23.74, and a strike rate of 167.0.

Those numbers suggest a player who can move the game quickly when he gets going, and Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI will need that tempo if they are to push ahead of a BD CC Lisbon side that holds a narrow statistical advantage.

With the ball, Almas Bapu is their key figure. He carries an ECN bowling rating of 99, matching the best bowling rating in this matchup, while his economy rate is 10.2. Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI will be looking for him to provide control and breakthroughs in a format where small spells can swing the contest.

BD CC Lisbon: Kamrul Islam Leads a Strong Statistical Case

BD CC Lisbon’s batting threat is led by Kamrul Islam, who arrives with an ECN batting rating of 97. His batting average of 41.2 and strike rate of 200.0 make him the standout batting figure in this preview.

That combination of average and scoring speed gives BD CC Lisbon a serious weapon. Compared with Amandeep Singh’s strong 167.0 strike rate, Kamrul’s 200.0 strike rate gives BD CC Lisbon a visible attacking edge at the top of their player statistics.

Lixson Arfin is the bowler to watch for BD CC Lisbon. Like Almas Bapu, he owns an ECN bowling rating of 99, but his economy rate of 9.0 is lower than Almas’ 10.2. In a T20 match where every over matters, that difference could prove important.

Key Battle: Kamrul Islam vs Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI’s Bowling Plans

The numbers point clearly to Kamrul Islam as a central figure. A 41.2 batting average, a 200.0 strike rate, and a 97 ECN batting rating make him BD CC Lisbon’s biggest batting asset.

Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI will need Almas Bapu, with his 99 ECN bowling rating, to make an impact. If Almas can keep Kamrul quiet despite an economy rate of 10.2, Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI can drag the contest back toward even territory.

On the other side, Amandeep Singh’s 23.74 average and 167.0 strike rate give Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI a clear route into the game, especially if he can challenge Lixson Arfin, whose 99 ECN bowling rating and 9.0 economy rate make him BD CC Lisbon’s leading bowling threat.

The Verdict

BD CC Lisbon should win.

The margin is not huge, but the evidence leans their way. They have the higher average ECN player rating, 78 to Lisbon Super Giants 2nd XI’s 71, and the adjusted win probability favours them at 52.5% against 47.5%.

Kamrul Islam also gives BD CC Lisbon a powerful batting advantage with a 41.2 average, a 200.0 strike rate, and a 97 ECN batting rating. Add in Lixson Arfin’s 99 bowling rating and 9.0 economy rate, and BD CC Lisbon look just better placed to take the first win in this brand-new ECN head-to-head rivalry.