Germany vs Portugal, ICC WC, EUR Sub - C, 2026, Today Match Prediction

GER vs POR Match Prediction & Analysis

The Portugal and German cricket team will lock horns in the 7th game of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier on Saturday, 15th August. The venue for this match is Kerava National Cricket Ground and the scheduled start time is 18:30 IST. 

Portugal are coming off a dominating victory in the opening game against Israel, while Germany enter the contest with an inconsistent performance in the T20 format. Both teams would eye to get a winning start. 

H2H history: Portugal and Germany haven’t played each other in the T20 format. There is no listed H2H record between the two. 

Current Standings: Standings will be updated after the result of this game. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Germany Preview

Germany are ready for the next assignment in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup European Qualifiers, with Portugal set to provide their second challenge. The two sides have never met in T20 cricket, adding an interesting element to the weekend contest. Germany arrived in Finland a little early to get acclimatised and prepare for the event, and they have already had a useful outing against the hosts.

In their pre-tournament game against Finland, Germany posted 137 while batting first before producing a disciplined bowling effort to restrict the hosts to just 89. Harmanjot Singh led the way with a gritty 46, giving Germany plenty of encouragement ahead of their opening assignment.

Germany's recent results, however, have been mixed. They toured Denmark not long ago and suffered a 4-0 defeat in the T20 series. Germany batted first in all four games, but Denmark chased down the targets with relative ease. Harmanjot Singh could be one of the players to watch out for. He was in excellent touch during Germany's recent home series against Austria, scoring 224 runs. He followed that up with 139 runs against Denmark and has averaged more than 40 across his last 10 innings. We back Harmanjot to score above 25 runs in the upcoming contest.

Shahid Afridi is another player who could have a significant impact. He picked up 11 wickets in the series against Austria and gave Germany an attacking option with the ball. With Harmanjot providing runs and Afridi offering an all-round threat, Germany have enough quality to make their presence felt.

Germany Predicted Playing XI:

Ben Kohler-Cadmore, Musaddiq Ahmed(c), Harmanjot Singh, Shahid Afridi, Hamid Wardak, Fayaz Khan Nasseri, Sachin Mandy Gangareddy(w), Muslim Yar Ashraf, Sajid Liaqat, Jatinder Kumar, Prateek Dabholkar

Portugal Preview

Portugal enter the matchup on the back of a 94-run victory in the opening clash of the T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifiers. Captain Moises Henriques led from the front with a blistering 66 off 39 balls, while Norotam provided a steady start with 46. Portugal posted 163/4 in the first innings on a challenging wicket, before their bowlers took control of the game.

Israel struggled to cope with the pressure and failed to cross the 100-run mark. After reaching 31/1, they collapsed to 69/9, with Portugal's bowlers making the most of the conditions to complete a convincing victory. Edward Fleming picked up three wickets in the victory. 

The Portuguese side had already arrived in Finland earlier this month and made the most of their preparation, winning two out of two completed games in the series. Three matches were washed out due to rain. In one of the completed games, Portugal posted 181 while batting first before restricting Finland to 173. In the opening game, they successfully defended 142 to secure a 32-run victory.

That early exposure to Finnish conditions could prove valuable for Portugal as they continue their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Europe Qualifier. Having already adapted to the conditions, they will be confident of putting together another strong performance.

Portugal will be led by former Australia star Moises Henriques in their bid to qualify for the T20 World Cup. The 39-year-old could be one of the players to watch out for after showcasing his class in the opening game with a match-winning half-century. Carlos Nunes is another batter capable of making an impact. He scored 113 runs in two innings against Sweden and will be expected to provide stability in the middle order.

Christopher de Freitas was also among Portugal's leading contributors in the previous tri-series, amassing 267 runs at an average of 44.50. Dhavalkumar Norotam added 165 runs in the same tri-series at an average of 27.50.

Portugal Predicted Playing XI:

Dhavalkumar Norotam, Christopher De Freitas, Cameron Shekleton(w), Moises Henriques(c), Carlos Nunes, Jeremy Martins, Edward Fleming, Sirajullah Khadim, Rahulkumar Hashu, Sebastian de Oliveira, Upen Shantu

Weather Conditions

The weather at Kerava on 15th August is expected to be cloudy with a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C, along with a 20% chance of rain and north winds at 8 kph. 

GER vs POR Pitch Report

The surface at the Kerava National Cricket Ground looks promising and offers batters an opportunity to take advantage early. However, the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, making shot-making more challenging in the later stages.

The new ball is expected to offer some assistance to the pacers, particularly in the early overs. In the last five matches at this ground, the average first-innings score in men's T20Is has been 155. Overall, it remains a good T20I batting surface. 

Score prediction: 

If Portugal bat first - 170-180 runs 

If Israel bat first - 150-160 runs 

Toss: To Bat

In the last five men's T20Is played on this surface, chasing sides have won three games. The track is expected to be challenging, but it should also offer enough for the batters to make an impact. Portugal successfully defended 142 against Finland in a pre-tournament game, highlighting the value of posting a competitive total here.

Both teams have enjoyed success while batting first and are likely to prefer setting a target in this fixture as well. With the surface offering a fair challenge for both bat and ball, the team that adapts better to the conditions could have the upper hand.

Toss Prediction: Portugal to win the coin toss.