Moises Henriques aims for T20 World Cup with Portugal in Finland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Moises Henriques will captain Portugal in a European sub-regional qualifying tournament in Finland starting August 14, 2026. Henriques, who previously represented Australia, aims to help Portugal qualify for its first men's T20 World Cup. Portugal's squad includes experienced players, and they face Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, and Israel in Group B. Success in this tournament could lead to a regional qualifier against Scotland, Jersey, and Denmark next year.
- •Henriques retired from Australian domestic cricket in July 2026.
- •Portugal is ranked 37th in the ICC cricket rankings.
- •Henriques aims to replicate Italy's success in T20 cricket.
- •Portugal begins its tournament campaign against tough Group B opponents.
- •Henriques will face unique challenges playing on a synthetic pitch.
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Henriques chasing 'cricket nirvana' with Portugal
"Moises Henriques says helping Portugal qualify for their first-ever men's T20 World Cup would be cricket "nirvana" at the twilight of his playing career.
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