July 5, 2025: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2025 kicks off today, July 5, with hosts Netherlands facing off against Jersey in the tournament opener. The match will be held at Voorburg Cricket Club, The Hague, starting at 2:30 PM IST.
This week-long tournament, scheduled from July 5 to July 11, will feature five European teams—Netherlands, Jersey, Italy, Guernsey, and Scotland—competing in a single round-robin format. The top two teams will earn a place in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, set to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.
Match Preview: NED vs JER
The Netherlands enter the tournament with momentum on their side, having recently crushed Jersey in a warm-up match by nine wickets. Led by skipper Scott Edwards, and backed by the likes of Bas de Leede, Michael Levitt, and Paul van Meekeren, the Dutch side boasts both batting depth and bowling firepower.
Jersey, meanwhile, will rely on experienced players such as Harrison Carlyon, Jonty Jenner, and Ben Ward. Despite being underdogs, Jersey’s recent form in previous qualifiers suggests they could pull off an upset.
NED vs JER Head-to-Head
Interestingly, this will be the first official T20I meeting between the two sides, making today’s clash all the more intriguing.
Weather and Pitch Report
- Temperature: 23°C
- Conditions: Broken clouds, no major rain threat
- Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly, with help for pace bowlers
- Avg. 1st innings score: 160
- Chasing record: Poor (10% win rate)
Predicted Playing XIs
Netherlands:
Scott Edwards (wk), Maxwell O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Noah Croes, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Kyle Klein, Daniel Doram
Jersey:
Charles Perchard, Jake Dunford, Harrison Carlyon, Nick Greenwood, Jonty Jenner, Asa Tribe, Zak Tribe, Ben Ward, Julius Sumerauer, Will Perchard, George Richardson.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis as Europe’s top teams battle for a shot at the T20 World Cup stage.