European Cricket League
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The European Cricket League (ECL), is a T10 cricket league contested by the cricket clubs of European countries. It was formed with a goal to develop and popularise cricket in the European continent.[1] The league was founded in 2018.
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Administrator | European Cricket Network |
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Format | T10 |
First edition | 2019 |
Latest edition | 2024 |
Next edition | 2025 |
Tournament format | Group Stage and Knockout |
Number of teams | 35 |
Current champion | ![]() |
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Website | European Cricket Network |
The league is played in the T-10 format among clubs all around Europe that are champions in domestic tournaments in their respective countries.[1] The inaugural tournament in 2019 took place in La Manga Club, Spain with 8 clubs participating.[2] VOC Rotterdam were crowned the champions who defeated SG Findorff by 101 runs in the final.[3] It was viewed on live TV & streamed around the world in over 120 countries in more than 140 million households by over 40 broadcasters.[4]
There have been four editions of the ECL, with each winner having only one title. The first edition took place in 2019, with Dutch club VOC Rotterdam winning the inaugural championship. In 2022, Spanish team Pak I Care Badalona emerged as the champions while Dreux Ville Royale from France claimed victory in 2023.[5] England's Hornchurch secured the title in 2024.[6][7][8]