Cricket Match Prediction | Portugal vs Norway | 1st T20I | APR 07 – Who do you think will win the first match, POR or NOR?  

POR vs NOR Match Analysis

Portugal and Norway will play each other in the 1^st match of the 3-match T20I series, which will be played on April 7, 2025, at 06:30 PM BST at Santarem Cricket Ground, Albergaria.  

In their last T20I match, Portugal secured a commanding 88-run win over the Isle of Man in the 5th-place playoff of the ICC Men’s T20 Europe Qualifier. Posting 174/4, POR bowled out the opposition for 86 in just 13.5 overs.

In the final ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Europe Qualifier Group B, held in Krefeld on July 14, 2024, Jersey defeated Norway by 6 wickets. Chasing a modest target of 70, Jersey reached 71/4 in just 7.1 overs, with 77 balls to spare. Earlier, NOR was bowled out for just 69, unable to withstand Jersey’s disciplined bowling attack.

POR vs NOR Team Preview & Squads

Portugal

Portugal’s squad features a balanced mix of talent across all departments. The batting lineup includes Carlos Nunes, Dhavalkumar Norotam, Hardeep Khuttan, and Sherman Vaz, offering solid top-order options.

All-rounders like Amandeep Singh, Jeremy Martins, Najam Shahzad, Shayaddur Rahman, and Upen Shantu add depth and versatility. Behind the stumps, wicketkeepers Conrad Greenshields, Jalpesh Vijay, and Miguel Machado provide reliability.

The bowling unit, led by Francoise Stoman, Juan Henri, Md Siraj Nipo, Rahulkumar Hashu, and Syed Maisam, strongly attacks the team. Overall, Portugal boasts a well-rounded side capable of competing at a high level.

Portugal Squads

Portugal Squads

Carlos Nunes, Dhavalkumar Norotam, Hardeep Khuttan, Sherman Vaz, Amandeep Singh, Jeremy Martins, Najam Shahzad, Shayaddur Rahman, Upen Shantu, Conrad Greenshields, Jalpesh Vijay, Miguel Machado, Francoise Stoman, Juan Henri, Md Siraj Nipo, Rahulkumar Hashu, Syed Maisam

Norway

Norway’s squad boasts a well-rounded blend of batting strength, all-around capabilities, and a potent bowling attack. The batting lineup is led by Faisal Raza, Kuruge Darshana, Tafseer Ali, and Usman Arif, providing a solid foundation at the top.

The all-rounders—Mansoor Shah, Muhammad Sher Sahak, and Vishal Sharma—bring crucial balance to the team with their dual skills. Behind the stumps, Junaid Mehmood and Khizer Ahmed handled wicketkeeping duties with composure.

The bowling unit features a strong pace and spin mix, including Ahmadullah Shinwari, Anil Parmar, Erfan Abdulrahimzai, Qamar Mushtaque, and Vinay Ravi, offering variety and depth across all conditions.

Norway Squads

Norway Squads

Faisal Raza, Kuruge Darshana, Tafseer Ali, Usman Arif, Mansoor Shah, Muhammad Sher Sahak, Vishal Sharma, Junaid Mehmood, Khizer Ahmed, Ahmadullah Shinwari, Anil Parmar, Erfan Abdulrahimzai, Qamar Mushtaque, Vinay Ravi

Portugal vs Norway outfield report

Santarem Cricket Ground, Albergaria

On this surface, bowling first holds the advantage. Thus, the side that wins the toss will select the bowl first.

Santarém, Portugal, is predicted to experience thundery showers and light winds tomorrow, Sunday, April 7.

Because it has witnessed both high-scoring and low-scoring games, it is a moderate pitch.

Portugal vs Norway Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It will be their first match.

Portugal vs Norway Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that Portugal has a 51% chance of winning.

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