European Cricket returned to Dreux, France for a thrilling double-header tour featuring an intense ECI series and the second-ever ECS France. The week kicked off with France and Sweden locking horns in a high-octane 7-match ECI series. Both teams displayed immense skill and fighting spirit, but it was the hosts who came out on top with a narrow 4-3 series win. France's Dawood Ahmadzai was the standout performer, leading the wicket charts with 13 scalps and earning the MVP award for his stellar efforts with the ball.
Hot on the heels of the ECIs came the ECS France 2025, and all eyes were on the defending champions and home favourites, Dreux. Once again, they rose to the occasion, showcasing consistency and class throughout the tournament. In the final, Dreux faced their fierce rivals PUC, who came into the game with serious momentum after racking up scores of 187 in the Eliminator and 192 in Qualifier 1.
However, PUC's magic seemed to run out at the last hurdle, managing just 116 runs in the final. Dreux chased down the target with authority to claim their second ECS France title. Muhammad Rafah, for his all-round brilliance across the event, was rightly named MVP of the tournament.
Dreux once again proved to be a fantastic host city, delivering quality cricket, passionate crowds, and memorable performances. With two titles now under their belt, Dreux continues to establish itself as a force in European Cricket and a proud standard-bearer for French cricket.