With the pitch not so easy to get in for the newer batters, Portugal had the upper hand.
Khadem finished with (2/19) and was supported by Edward Fleming (3/13) who hastened the demise of the Spanish chase. A promising chase became a formality as Portugal closed in on a crucial win.
Martins bowled Lorne Burns to secure a 57-run win for Portugal.
The victors have now qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier in 2027. They join Jersey, who secured the first qualification place after winning Sub-Regional Qualifier A in Cyprus, as well as Denmark, who claimed the second spot by winning Sub-Regional Qualifier B on home soil.
Scotland enter the tournament directly in recognition of the exceptional circumstances surrounding their participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Italy and the Netherlands, the remaining European sides who have not already secured qualification to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028, advance directly to the Global Qualifier.
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