Lisbon Warriors vs Santarém Stallions Preview: Eliminator at ECS Portugal, Battleborn Cup, 2026

Lisbon Warriors and Santarém Stallions meet in Eliminator of the ECS Portugal, Battleborn Cup, 2026, with a brand-new rivalry ready to begin in Santarem. In T10 cricket, small edges can decide everything and Santarém Stallions arrive with a slight statistical advantage.

Match Details

Eliminator of the ECS Portugal, Battleborn Cup, 2026 brings Lisbon Warriors up against Santarém Stallions in the ECS T10 format.

The match will be played at Santarem Cricket Ground in Santarem, Portugal, on Friday 4 September 2026. The first ball is scheduled for 07:00 UTC / 08:00 WEST (local) / 09:00 CEST / 12:30 IST.

Head-to-Head: A New Rivalry Begins

There is no past ECN history between Lisbon Warriors and Santarém Stallions.

That means this will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides in ECN events a clean slate, no baggage, and a perfect chance for one team to land the first blow in what could become a fascinating ECS Portugal rivalry.

Lisbon Warriors: Amir Dar Leads the Batting Charge

For Lisbon Warriors, the standout batting name is Amir Dar, who comes in with an ECN rating of 97.

Dar’s numbers make him the key figure in the Warriors’ batting plans: a batting average of 24.61 and a strike rate of 174.0 underline his ability to score quickly in the T10 format. If Lisbon Warriors are to take control, Dar’s tempo at the top or through the middle will be vital.

With the ball, Samarth Patel is the leading option for Lisbon Warriors, carrying an ECN rating of 96. His bowling economy sits at 10.1, a number that will be tested against a Santarém Stallions side with some clear batting firepower.

As a squad, Lisbon Warriors have an average ECN player rating of 77, which gives them ground to make up against their opponents.

Santarém Stallions: Kamrul Islam and Joshua Winter Bring the Edge

Santarém Stallions have a strong statistical profile heading into this contest, starting with Kamrul Islam.

Kamrul is their top batter, rated 98 by ECN, and his batting numbers are eye-catching: an average of 42.0 and a strike rate of 201.0. In a T10 match, that combination of consistency and speed can change the game in just a few overs.

Their leading bowler, Joshua Winter, also carries an ECN rating of 98, matching Kamrul’s top-tier mark within the squad. Winter’s economy of 7.3 gives Santarém Stallions a significant bowling weapon, especially when compared with the pressure-packed scoring rates often seen in T10 cricket.

Santarém Stallions also hold the stronger overall squad number, with an average ECN player rating of 84.

Key Battle: Amir Dar vs Joshua Winter

One of the most important contests could be Amir Dar against Joshua Winter.

Dar brings a strike rate of 174.0 and an ECN rating of 97, while Winter counters with an ECN rating of 98 and a tidy economy of 7.3. If Winter keeps Dar quiet, Santarém Stallions can squeeze Lisbon Warriors early. If Dar breaks free, Lisbon Warriors have a route into the match.

The Verdict: Santarém Stallions to Win

The numbers point narrowly but clearly towards Santarém Stallions.

Their adjusted win probability stands at 52.5%, with Lisbon Warriors at 47.5%, and the underlying stats back that up. Santarém Stallions have the higher average player rating, 84 to Lisbon Warriors’ 77, the stronger top batter on paper in Kamrul Islam with a 42.0 average and 201.0 strike rate, and the more economical leading bowler in Joshua Winter, who goes at 7.3.

Lisbon Warriors have quality through Amir Dar and Samarth Patel, but Santarém Stallions look better balanced across the available numbers.

Prediction: Santarém Stallions should win Eliminator of the ECS Portugal, Battleborn Cup, 2026.