Gibraltar national cricket team

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Gibraltar
Gibraltar Cricket Association logo1.png
Association Gibraltar Cricket Association
Personnel
CaptainAvinash Pai
International Cricket Council
ICC status Associate member (1969)
ICC region Europe
ICC RankingsCurrent [1] Best-ever
T20I 72nd 68th (2-May-2022)
International cricket
First international Flag of Gibraltar.svg Gibraltar v. Kenya  Flag of Kenya.svg
(Solihull, England; 16 June 1982)
One Day Internationals
World Cup Qualifier appearances6 (first in 1982 )
Best resultFirst round (1982–2001)
Twenty20 Internationals
First T20Iv Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal at La Manga Club, Cartagena; 26 October 2019
Last T20Iv Flag of Romania.svg  Romania at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County; 25 May 2024
T20IsPlayedWon/Lost
Total [2] 40 11/28 (1 tie, 0 no results)
This year [3] 2 2/0 (0 ties, 0 no results)
As of 25 May 2024

The Gibraltar national cricket team is the team that represents the British overseas territory of Gibraltar in international cricket. They have been an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) since 1969. [4]

Contents

Gibraltar played in the ICC Trophy (now replaced by the ICC World Cup Qualifier) from 1982 to 2001, with little success. The team has played in the top-flight of the European Cricket Championship on four occasions, and placed sixth (out of eight teams) at 1996 European Cricket Championship held in Denmark in 1996. After the creation of the World Cricket League, Gibraltar was placed in the 2009 Division Seven. It was subsequently relegated to 2010 Division Eight, where another low finish saw the team again relegated, to regional qualifying tournaments.

With approximately 34,000 residents, Gibraltar has one of the smallest populations of any ICC member. Only three members, all fellow dependencies of ICC full members, have a smaller population – in order from largest to smallest, the Cook Islands, Saint Helena, and Falkland Islands.

History

Early years

Cricket has been played in Gibraltar by British servicemen since the late 18th century. A cricket ground is known to have existed north of the Rock of Gibraltar in 1800. Civilians as well as servicemen were playing the game by 1822. The Gibraltar Cricket Club was formed in 1883, and formed the backbone of civilian cricket until well into the 20th century. [5]

In 1890, a ship carrying the Australia national cricket team on the way to a tour of England, docked in Gibraltar Harbour after a collision with two other ships. The Australians played a game against a Gibraltar Garrison team. The Australians won the game, scoring 150/8, as the local side were dismissed for just 25. [5]

The game was flourishing in the 1930s, with Gibraltar producing many locally born players. However, the Second World War meant a cut back in the game, with many cricket fields giving way to the military, one even being converted into an airfield. [5]

Post-war years

Cricket being played in Gibraltar in 1960 Howzat Gibraltar 1960.jpg
Cricket being played in Gibraltar in 1960

The 1950s saw an increase in clubs, and the Gibraltar Cricket Association was formed in 1960. [5] They were elected to associate membership of the ICC in 1969. [4] Essex County Cricket Club visited after the conclusion of the 1973 English domestic season, and played a Rock XI in a one-day game, winning by 178 runs. [6] Visits by English sides of various ability levels have continued ever since. [5]

In 1982, Gibraltar took part in the second ICC Trophy, without winning a match. They improved on this performance in the 1986 tournament, gaining their first international win against Israel. They performed even better in the next tournament, beating East and Central Africa, Singapore and Israel [5] reaching the plate competition. [7] Israel toured Gibraltar in 1992, winning the match they played against the national side. [5]

Gibraltar finished in 20th place in the 1994 ICC Trophy, [8] and played in the first European Championship in Copenhagen in 1996, finishing sixth after losing to Scotland in a play-off. [9] They finished 19th in the following years ICC Trophy [10] and played poorly in the 1998 European Championship, finishing last in the ten team tournament. [11]

In 1999, Gibraltar hosted a quadrangular tournament also involving France, Israel and Italy, [5] losing in the final to Italy. [12] The European Championship was split into two divisions in 2000, with Gibraltar placed in Division Two, which they won. [13] The following year they travelled to Canada to take part in the 2001 ICC Trophy. A withdrawal by Italy and the non-arrival of West Africa left Gibraltar with just three matches to play against Germany, Namibia and Nepal, losing all of them and not progressing beyond the first round. [5]

Gibraltar defended their European Division Two title in 2002, [14] but could not continue this success in 2004, finishing fifth out of six teams. [15] They did not qualify for the 2005 ICC Trophy, [16] and finished fourth in Division Two of the European Championship in 2006 after losing a play-off to Germany. [17]

Gibraltar placed sixth at the 2009 Global Division Seven tournament and was relegated to Division-eight.

2018-Present

In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Gibraltar and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 have the full T20I status. [18]

Gibraltar played their first T20I on 26 October 2019, against Portugal, during the 2019 Iberia Cup.

26 October 2019
08:45
Scorecard
Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg
113/6 (20 overs)
v
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal
116/4 (18.3 overs)
Avinash Pai 52 (52)
Paolo Buccimazza 2/18 (4 overs)
Zohaib Sarwar 33* (21)
Avinash Pai 2/18 (4 overs)
Portugal won by 6 wickets
La Manga Club Bottom Ground, Cartagena
Umpires: Gordon Ashford (Esp) and Adnan Khan (Esp)
  • Gibraltar won the toss and elected to bat.

Gibraltar achieved a first T20I victory during the 2021 Valletta Cup in a match against Bulgaria. This win came on the back of a century from captain Avinash Pai accompanied by a half century from 16 year old Louis Bruce.

23 October 2021
Scorecard
Gibraltar  Flag of Gibraltar.svg
217/4 (20 overs)
v
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria
180/5 (20 overs)
Avinash Pai 107* (52)
Sulaiman Ali 2/38 (4 overs)
Hristo Lakov 80 (63)
James Fitzgerald 2/37 (4 overs)
Gibraltar won by 37 runs
Marsa Sports Club, Malta
Player of the match: Avinash Pai
  • Bulgaria won the toss and elected to field.
  • * Balaji Pai scored Gibraltar's first T20I century.

Records and statistics

International Match Summary — Gibraltar [19] [20]

Last updated 25 May 2024

Playing Record
FormatMWLTNRInaugural Match
Twenty20 Internationals4011281026 October 2019

Twenty20 International

T20I record versus other nations [19]

Records complete to T20I #2624. Last updated 25 May 2024.

OpponentMWLTNRFirst matchFirst win
vs Associate Members
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 1010028 June 2022
Flag of Bulgaria.svg  Bulgaria 5320023 October 202123 October 2021
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 1010011 May 2022
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 1010029 June 2022
Flag of Estonia.svg  Estonia 2110030 September 202330 September 2023
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 2110010 May 20221 July 2022
Flag of Luxembourg.svg  Luxembourg 2110015 October 202315 October 2023
Flag of Malta.svg  Malta 9261021 August 20215 May 2023
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 100100026 October 2019
Flag of Romania.svg  Romania 2110015 May 202225 May 2024
Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia 220005 October 20235 October 2023
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 2020026 October 2019
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 1010022 October 2021

Other records

ICC Trophy

ICC Trophy record versus other nations [20]

OpponentMWLTNRFirst matchFirst win
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 111001 April 19971 April 1997
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 2020023 June 1986
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 1010020 June 1986
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 101008 June 1990
East Africa Cricket Team Flag.png  East and Central Africa 2110010 June 199010 June 1990
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 1010016 June 1986
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 101002 July 2001
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 2020028 June 1982
Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 2020016 February 1994
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 4310125 June 198230 June 1986
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 2020016 June 1982
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 1010018 February 1994
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 101004 July 2001
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 101001 July 2001
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 2020027 June 1986
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 303002 July 1982
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 3120016 June 199016 June 1990
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 4030118 June 1982
Flag placeholder.svg  West Africa 2010123 February 1994

One-Day

Below is a record of international matches played in ICC Trophy, European Cricket Championship and World Cricket League events by Gibraltar between 1982 and 2013. [27] [28]

OpponentMWLTNR
Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina 11000
Flag of Austria.svg  Austria 22000
Flag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas 10100
Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain 20101
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium 10100
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda 20200
Flag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan 10100
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 10100
Flag of Croatia.svg  Croatia 10100
Flag of Denmark.svg  Denmark 20200
East Africa Cricket Team Flag.png  East and Central Africa 21100
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 10100
Flag of France.svg  France 74300
Flag of Germany.svg  Germany 104600
Flag of Greece.svg  Greece 21100
Flag of Guernsey.svg  Guernsey 40400
Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 20200
Cricket Ireland flag.svg  Ireland 30300
Flag of Israel.svg  Israel 106301
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 31200
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 10100
Flag of Jersey.svg  Jersey 10100
Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya 20200
Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 10100
Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia 10100
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal 10100
Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands 20200
Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria 10100
Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 30300
Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 30300
Flag of Portugal.svg  Portugal 21100
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 10100
Flag of Singapore.svg  Singapore 31200
Flag of Suriname.svg  Suriname 31200
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 41300
Flag placeholder.svg  West Africa 20101
Flag of Zambia.svg  Zambia 10100
Total90246303

Tournament history

World Cricket League Qualifier

World Cricket League

ICC Trophy

European Championship

T20I Tournaments

Current squad

This lists all the players who have played for Gibraltar in the past 12 months or has been part of the latest T20I squad. Updated as of 7 May 2023.

NameAgeBatting styleBowling styleNotes
Batters
Julian Freyone30Right-handedRight-arm medium
Jonathan West43Right-handedRight-arm medium
Bryan Zammitt34Right-handedRight-arm medium
All-rounders
Louis Bruce18Right-handedRight-arm fast
Avinash Pai42Right-handedRight-arm off break Captain
Kennedy Nestor35Right-handedRight-arm fast
Andrew Reyes40Right-handedRight-arm medium
Iain Latin39Right-handedRight-arm off break Vice-captain
Wicketkeeper
Kayron Stagno30Right-handed
Joseph Marples32Right-handed
Spin Bowlers
Kabir Mirpuri36Right-handedRight-arm off break
Nikhil Advani37Right-handedRight-arm off break
Pace Bowlers
Samarth Bodha21Right-handedRight-arm medium
James Fitzgerald25Right-handedRight-arm medium-fast
Richard Hatchman37Right-handedRight-arm medium
Jack Horrocks30Right-handedLeft-arm medium

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