ECS Spain, 2024 will kick start on 29th January at the Montjuic Cricket Ground with 10 Catalan teams vying for glory.
The excitement returns to the iconic Montjuic Olympic Ground as we gear up for another thrilling edition of ECS Spain in Barcelona. Get ready for an exhilarating ride of cricketing entertainment, nail-biting encounters, and the potential for record-breaking moments. The stage is set, and Barcelona is ready to witness the magic unfold once again!
Renowned for its iconic landmarks like the Sagrada Familia and the vibrant La Rambla, Barcelona is a city where history and modernity converge. As the sun sets over the Mediterranean, Barcelona becomes a canvas of colors, offering an enchanting backdrop to the world's most entertaining cricket event.
Commencing on January 29th and culminating on February 24th, ECS Spain 2024 is poised to be a cricketing spectacle like no other. Ten formidable teams, a mix of seasoned contenders and fresh faces, will vie for supremacy at the Montjuic Olympic Ground, infusing the tournament with an element of unpredictability and excitement.
Seven familiar teams return to familiar hunting grounds, while three newcomers—Magic Badalona, Catalunya Dragons, and Pak Barcelona—add a fresh dynamic, promising an enthralling clash of cricketing prowess.
In the last edition, Catalunya Jaguar emerged as the champions, etching their name in history. Their victory over Pak I Care Badalona in the final showcased their dominance in the competition.
The tournament witnessed a cricketing spectacle, with a staggering 19 centuries, including a World Record-breaking performance by Hamza Saleem Dar. His unbeaten 193 runs off 43 balls created history, standing as the highest-ever score in a 10-over format. His knock also helped his team, Catalunya Jaguar, to amass the highest team total on ECN, an imposing 257 runs in just 10 overs.
Last year, the tournament witnessed a plethora of runs, wickets, boundaries, and sixes, creating a dynamic and intense cricketing environment. The statistics tell a tale of intensity: 24,724 runs, 931 wickets, 1,786 fours, and a remarkable 2,064 sixes—a testament to the skill and power displayed by the players in 98 enthralling matches.
Catalunya Jaguar, fresh from their triumph in the last edition of ECS Spain, will be determined to add another title to their cabinet as ECS Spain 2024 kicks off in Barcelona. Meanwhile, Pak I Care Badalona, set to represent Spain in the upcoming European Cricket League 2024, will see ECS Spain as a crucial stepping stone toward their global aspirations. They will be keenly eyeing a victory in ECS Spain to bolster their confidence and represent Spain with pride.
As ECS Spain 2024 unfolds, fans can expect nothing short of exhilarating performances, nail-biting encounters, and perhaps even new records. The charm of Barcelona combined with the fervor of cricket promises an unforgettable experience for fans, players and ECN Crew.
Enjoy some snapshots from ECS Spain, 2023:
