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Moises Henriques to lead Portugal in T20 World Cup qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:19 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Moises Henriques to lead Portugal in T20 World Cup qualifier

Summary

Moises Henriques, former Australian cricketer, will captain Portugal's squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland. The tournament runs from August 14 to 20, with Portugal aiming for their first T20 World Cup qualification. Ranked 37th in the ICC men's T20I rankings, Portugal will compete against Israel, Germany, Greece, and Czechia in Group B. The group winner will advance to the final on August 21, with a chance to qualify for the global qualifiers in 2028. Henriques became eligible to represent Portugal after completing a required cooling-off period.

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By the Numbers

•Henriques played 24 T20Is for Australia before switching to Portugal.
•Portugal's squad includes notable players like Craig Cachopa and Cameron Shekleton.
•The group stage matches are scheduled from August 14 to 20.
•The top team from the qualifier advances to the regional final.

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6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Born in Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown, former Australia cricketer to lead Portugal's T20 World Cup bid

What they're saying

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Henriques, who played four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia, will lead Portugal's 14-member squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Finland.
— Yahoo Sports

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