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Ghent Gladiators vs Antwerp Anchors, EB, Today Match Prediction
GHGL vs ANAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Antwerp Anchors won the toss and choose to bat first
Ghent Gladiators beat Antwerp Anchors by 3 wickets
Ghent Gladiators carry a fresh advantage into the final, having defeated the Anchors by 21 runs in their most recent clash on June 13.
- Moeen Ali acts as the ultimate balancing wheel for the Antwerp Anchors, scoring 103 runs at an average of 51.50 alongside taking 5 vital wickets.
- Antwerp Anchors' veteran medium-pacer David Wiese spearheads their bowling unit, snaring a team-high 8 wickets at an average of 11.00.
- George Munsey has been a revelation for the Gladiators since joining the squad, amassing 102 runs in just three innings at a strike rate of 188.88, including an unbeaten 50 off 27 balls.
Antwerp Anchors are our picks for the winners of this final.
| Tournament: | EUT20 Belgium, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, Belgium, Belgium |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 17.3°C|Partly cloudy |
GHGL vs ANAN Match Prediction & Analysis
The ultimate battle for European supremacy reaches its Grand Final in the EUT20 Belgium 2026 as Ghent Gladiators prepare to collide with Antwerp Anchors at the Stars Arena in Hofstade. The Ghent Gladiators secured their direct route to the grand finale by finishing at the top of the Super Four points table, sealing their place with a 21-run victory over Antwerp on Saturday. The Antwerp Anchors locked up the second spot in the standings to arrange an immediate high-stakes rematch in the championship game.
The Gladiators will look to lean into the confidence of their fresh group-stage victory against the Anchors, where they successfully defended 144. However, Antwerp boast a highly explosive roster that has recorded the highest total of the season at this venue, setting up an absolute blockbusting tactical affair on Sunday.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
GHGL
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ANAN
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ANAN
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
221/6 in 20.0 11.05
105/9 in 14.0 7.5
112/5 in 12.3 8.96
174/9 in 20.0 8.7
178/6 in 19.0 9.37
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Ghent Gladiators Preview
Ghent Gladiators head into this historic final full of collective confidence after putting together a disciplined 21-run win against the Anchors in their final Super 4 match, where they successfully defended 144.
Their batting template relies on aggressive top-order acceleration to set up games. Overseas star HG Munsey has been exceptional at the top, scoring 102 runs at a great average of 51.00 and an explosive strike rate of 188.88. His partner Josh Brown has been their most productive run-getter, blasting 189 runs with two half-centuries and a team-high 19 sixes. Sam Harper adds dangerous middle-order utility with 109 runs, including an individual best of 75, while South African international Temba Bavuma provides anchor stability with 64 runs.
As for the bowling, the Gladiators feature specialized options that execute perfectly under pressure. South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius has been a major weapon, taking 5 wickets at an average of 12.20, including an elite spell of 4/18. Left-arm spinner George Scholtz has been nearly impossible to score against, claiming 3 wickets with an exceptional economy rate of 5.00.
Fast bowler Ali Khan brings raw powerplay pace to collect 3 wickets, while veteran JJ Smuts provides crucial middle-over restriction with an economy of 6.33. If their bowling core can control the powerplay, the Gladiators have all the tools to secure the championship.
Ghent Gladiators Predicted Playing XI:
Sam Harper (wk), George Munsey, Josh Brown, Temba Bavuma (c), Ben Manenti, JJ Smuts, Hadisullah Tarakhel, Dwaine Pretorius, Bernard Scholtz, Ali Khan, Ali
Ghent Gladiators Key Players From Previous Game Of EUT20 Belgium, 2026
Ghent Gladiators Actual Playing XI:
Sam Harper, George Munsey, Josh Brown, Temba Bavuma, Benjamin Manenti, JJ Smuts, Hadisullah Tarakhel, Dwaine Pretorius, Bernard Scholtz, Ali Khan, Hasan Ali
Antwerp Anchors Preview
Antwerp Anchors will be looking to bounce back instantly from their Saturday defeat, and they remain incredibly dangerous due to their experienced overseas talent.
Martin Guptill forms the core of their top-order threat, having slammed a magnificent 114 during his total of 179 tournament runs. All-rounder Moeen Ali provides world-class balance in the top order, scoring 103 runs at an outstanding average of 51.50. Big-hitting utility players JJ Smit and David Wiese inject brutal power into the lower-middle order, with Smit maintaining a staggering strike rate of 200.00 to maximize the death overs.
Their bowling unit is highly versatile and capable of adapting to shifting match situations. David Wiese has been their standout strike force, picking up 8 wickets at an average of 11.00. Left-arm orthodox spinner S Luus has been equally effective, bagging 8 wickets at an average of 15.75, while Moeen Ali handles the off-spin duties with 5 wickets at a steady economy of 7.80. Left-arm seamers JJ Smit and Ruben Trumpelmann provide great variety to the attack, claiming 7 wickets apiece. If their pace combination can extract early life out of the new ball, Antwerp has the fire to dismantle any opposition.
Antwerp Anchors Predicted Playing XI:
Martin Guptill (c), Max Chu (wk), Tom Moores, Lokesh Bahadur Bam, Wihan Lubbe, Ruben Trumpelmann, Peter Hatzoglou, Hardus Viljoen, Tristan Luus, Abduljabar Jabarkhail, Lucky Ali Malik
Antwerp Anchors Key Players From Previous Game Of EUT20 Belgium, 2026
Antwerp Anchors Actual Playing XI:
Mark Watt, Jonathan Smit, Moeen Ali, Martin Guptill, Max Chu, Tom Moores, Lokesh Bam, Wihan Lubbe, Ruben Trumpelmann, Tristan Luus, Jabar Jabarkhel
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Zemst on Sunday evening is for partly cloudy skies with a 45% chance of thundery showers. Temperatures will be around 18‑20°C, with humidity at 75% and a light south‑westerly breeze. The threat of interruptions is real, but a full 20‑over contest is expected for the final.
GHGL vs ANAN Pitch Report
The Stars Arena in Hofstade, Zemst, has produced some excellent batting conditions during the EUT20 Belgium, and the latest results suggest the venue is becoming increasingly favourable for big totals. Looking at the last five completed matches, the first-innings scores have been 105, 178, 221, 123, and 244, giving an average first-innings total of 174.2 runs. That number is boosted by Akcel United Brussels' massive 244/3 against JB Bruges, but even before that game, teams were regularly posting scores well above 170 in full 20-over contests.
The venue has particularly rewarded aggressive batting through the middle and death overs. Antwerp Anchors smashed 221/6 against Akcel United Brussels, only for AUB to raise the bar further with 244/3 in the latest fixture. Once batters get through the new-ball spell, run-scoring becomes significantly easier, and bowlers have found it difficult to contain hitters during the final 10 overs.
Three of the last six completed matches have seen captains win the toss and choose to bowl first, showing there is still confidence in chasing. However, recent results have favoured teams batting first, with totals of 221, 244, and even 144 proving enough for victory. Based on the current tournament trend, anything below 170 looks vulnerable, while scores in the 180-200+ range can put enormous pressure on the chasing side.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain winning the coin flip will look to bowl first. Given that three of the last five completed matches at the Stars Arena have seen the toss-winning captain opt to field first, and considering the threat of changing overhead conditions, chasing remains the highly favored strategy.
GHGL vs ANAN
Winning Prediction
Antwerp Anchors have the deeper squad and the more explosive batting lineup. Martin Guptill is due for a big score, and Moeen Ali has been a model of consistency. The bowling attack has wickets spread across five bowlers, and they have defended totals twice in the Super Four. Ghent Gladiators have George Munsey and a disciplined bowling attack, but their batting outside of the top three is unreliable. In the Super Four meeting, the Anchors collapsed to 123 all out - a repeat of that performance would hand the title to the Gladiators. The final is unlikely to be one‑sided. We reckon the Anchors' batting depth and bowling variety will prove the difference in a tight, low‑scoring contest.
Antwerp Anchors are our picks for the winners of this final.
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