Portugal vs Norway T20: When and where to watch, squads, pitch, weather, ground & more

The opening T20 International between Portugal and Norway marks the start of an exciting bilateral series in Europe, with the two associate nations set to clash today, April 7, 2025. The match will be held at the Santarem Cricket Ground in Albergaria and is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM IST (12:30 PM GMT).

Portugal vs Norway T20I Cricket: Where to watch Live Streaming

The live streaming of the Portugal vs Norway T20 International match scheduled for today, April 7, 2025, will be available on the FanCode app and website. Updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and scorecards will also be available on major cricket websites and apps.

Portugal vs Norway: Pitch report – Santarem Cricket Ground

The surface at Santarem Cricket Ground is relatively fresh to the international circuit but has a history of aiding both batters and spinners. The pitch tends to remain true throughout the game, making it ideal for T20s. Teams batting first may look to post a total in the range of 140-160, though early movement could test top-order batters.

Portugal vs Norway T20: Weather – April 7, 2025

The weather forecast for Albergaria is clear with minimal chances of rain. Temperatures will hover around 16°C to 19°C during the match, with a slight breeze expected. Dew is unlikely to be a factor in the evening, ensuring a full 20-over contest.

Portugal vs Norway T20I: Portugal squad for 1st T20I

Portugal brings a balanced squad with experienced campaigners and young talent. Wicketkeeping duties are shared among three players, giving flexibility to the playing XI.

Carlos Nunes

Dhavalkumar Norotam

Hardeep Khuttan

Sherman Vaz

Amandeep Singh

Jeremy Martins

Najam Shahzad

Shayaddur Rahman

Upen Shantu

Conrad Greenshields (wk)

Jalpesh Vijay (wk)

Miguel Machado (wk)

Francoise Stoman

Juan Henri

Md Siraj Nipo

Rahulkumar Hashu

Syed Maisam

Portugal vs Norway T20I: Norway squad for 1st T20I

Norway will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Khizer Ahmed. Their squad features players with solid performances in the European T20 circuit.

Khizer Ahmed (Captain, wk)

Junaid Mehmood

Kuruge Darshana Abeyrathna

Faisal Raza

Tafseer Ali

Muhammad Sher Sahak

Vishal Sharma

Mansoor Shah

Qamar Mushtaque

Vinay Ravi

Erfan Abdulrahimzai

Portugal vs Norway T20I: What to expect

Both teams are relatively new to the international stage and have been working on building consistent squads. Portugal boasts depth in batting and spin options, while Norway’s fast bowling attack could thrive in the cool Portuguese evening. With associate nations gaining more attention in the cricketing world, this match is a significant step forward in their development journey.