Belgium Clinches Continental Cup Title with Eight-Run Victory Over Romania in Bucharest
Belgium successfully defended their total against Romania in a closely contested final, securing the Continental Cup 2026 trophy.
The story
At the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Bucharest, Belgium emerged as champions of the Continental Cup 2026, defeating hosts Romania by eight runs in the final. Batting first, Belgium posted a competitive total of 184/8 in their 20 overs.
Omid Khel top-scored for Belgium with 43 runs, while Player of the Match Aziz Mohammad contributed 21 runs. In response, Romania put up a strong fight, with Janitha Fernando scoring 38 and Tharindu Sandaruwan adding 31, but ultimately fell short, finishing at 176/9. The Belgian bowlers held their nerve in the final overs to seal the victory, marking a significant triumph for the team in the tournament.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium vs Romania | T20 | Belgium won by 8 runs | Aziz Mohammad (Player of the Match) |
| West Indies Select XI vs Sri Lanka | Warm-up (4-Day) | West Indies Select XI won by 15 runs | Nial Smith (5/30) |
| Hong Kong, China vs Nigeria | T20I | Hong Kong, China won by 6 wickets | Ateeq Iqbal (3/10) |
| Bermuda vs Bahamas | T20 | Match Abandoned | |
| Panama vs Belize | T20 | Result not available | |
| Indonesia vs Thailand | T20 | Result not available |
Series in play
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2026. Warm-up match concluded; Test series starts June 25
Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026. 4th Match concluded, 5th Match upcoming June 22
ICC Mens T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier 2026. Matches 1 and 2 concluded/abandoned, Matches 3 and 4 upcoming June 22
Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2026. 1st Match today, 2nd Match upcoming June 22
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (118 pts), 2. New Zealand (113 pts), 3. Australia (109 pts) | Rankings updated June 11, 2026. India's lead over New Zealand reduced to five points. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India | India continues to hold the top position. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (131 pts), 2. South Africa (119 pts), 3. India (104 pts) | Rankings updated June 7, 2026. |
What we'll be watching
- Singapore vs Uzbekistan in the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2026, 2nd Match, on June 22 at Singapore National Cricket Ground.
- Namibia vs Hong Kong, China in the Namibia T20I Tri-Series 2026, 5th Match, on June 22 at Namibia Cricket Ground.
- Bermuda vs Belize in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier 2026, 3rd Match, on June 22 at White Hill Field.
- Brazil vs Panama in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup Americas Sub Regional Qualifier 2026, 4th Match, on June 22 at White Hill Field.
- Indonesia vs Uzbekistan in the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2026, 3rd Match, on June 23 at Singapore National Cricket Ground.
- The 1st Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka begins on June 25, 2026, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua.
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