Werewolves CC vs Gorkha XI Preview: Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 1, 2026 Match 39 Set for Santarem

Werewolves CC and Gorkha XI meet in Match 39 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 1, 2026, with Santarem Cricket Ground ready for a T20 contest packed with intriguing match-ups. Werewolves CC carry the head-to-head edge, but Gorkha XI have a standout all-round threat in Amninder Singh.

Match Details

Werewolves CC take on Gorkha XI in Match 39 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 1, 2026, a T20 contest being played at Santarem Cricket Ground in Santarem, Portugal.

The match is scheduled for Sunday 19 July 2026, starting at 15:00 UTC / 17:00 CEST / 20:30 IST.

Head-to-Head: Werewolves CC Hold the Early Edge

These two sides have met once before in ECN events, and Werewolves CC came out on top in that meeting.

That gives Werewolves CC a perfect head-to-head record so far, with one win from one match, while Gorkha XI are still searching for their first ECN victory against this opponent. It may only be a small sample size, but in a T20 match-up, even a single past result can add a little extra confidence to one dressing room and a little extra motivation to the other.

Werewolves CC: Stronger Team Rating and Key Names in Form

Werewolves CC come into this fixture with an average ECN player rating of 81, giving them a statistical edge over Gorkha XI’s squad average.

Their leading batting figure is Rajbir Singh, who carries an ECN rating of 94. His batting average of 18.86 is paired with a lively strike rate of 153.0, suggesting he can move the game quickly when he gets going.

With the ball, Gurpreet Mani stands out as Werewolves CC’s top bowler. He owns an ECN rating of 99 and has a bowling economy of 8.3, making him one of the central figures in their attack for this T20 contest.

Gorkha XI: Amninder Singh Is the Major Threat

Gorkha XI may trail in the head-to-head and overall team rating, but they have a serious match-winner in Amninder Singh.

With the bat, Amninder Singh is Gorkha XI’s top-rated player, holding an ECN rating of 96. His batting average of 36.13 is the standout number in this preview, and his strike rate of 126.0 gives Gorkha XI a dependable scoring presence.

He is also Gorkha XI’s top bowler, with an even higher ECN rating of 99 in that role. His bowling economy of 6.9 is notably tight, and that control could be vital if Gorkha XI are to put pressure on Werewolves CC.

As a team, Gorkha XI have an average ECN player rating of 77, which puts them just behind Werewolves CC on the overall numbers.

Win Probability

When the win chances are normalised, Werewolves CC are rated at 68.7%, while Gorkha XI sit at 31.3%.

That reflects the broader picture: Werewolves CC have the better average team rating, the only head-to-head win between the sides, and key players with strong ECN ratings. Gorkha XI, though, have Amninder Singh carrying major influence with both bat and ball, which keeps them firmly in the conversation.

The Verdict: Werewolves CC to Win

Werewolves CC should win this match.

The reasons are clear: they lead the ECN head-to-head 1-0, they hold the stronger average player rating at 81 compared to Gorkha XI’s 77, and their win probability sits higher at 68.7%. Rajbir Singh’s strike rate of 153.0 gives them attacking batting potential, while Gurpreet Mani’s ECN rating of 99 makes him a key bowling weapon.

Gorkha XI’s best route to an upset runs through Amninder Singh, whose batting average of 36.13, batting rating of 96, bowling rating of 99, and economy of 6.9 make him impossible to ignore.

But across the overall match-up, Werewolves CC look better placed to take Match 39 of the Portugal Liga Grizzly Div 1, 2026.