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Denmark

Full Name: Denmark National Cricket Team
Nickname(s): The Danish Lions
Year Founded: 1953 (played first international tournament in 1954)
ICC Membership: Associate Member since 1966
Governing Body: Dansk Cricket-Forbund (Danish Cricket Federation)

Current Captains (2025):
• All Formats Captain: Hamid Shah

Coach (2025): Jeremy Bray (Head Coach)

ICC Rankings (as of August 2025):
• ODI (Associate Rankings): 21st
• T20I: 34th

Denmark Cricket

📜 Team Overview

The Denmark National Cricket Team, known as The Danish Lions, is one of the oldest and most respected Associate nations in world cricket. With roots going back to the 19th century, Denmark has consistently been among Europe’s strongest cricketing countries outside the Test-playing elite.

Known for disciplined batting, crafty medium pace, and fielding passion, Denmark has a proud history of producing cricketers who have gone on to play county and even international cricket for other nations.

Stay updated with:
• 📰 Latest Denmark Cricket News
• 🔮 Match predictions
• 📺 Cricket Video Gallery

🏆 Denmark Cricket History & Legacy

Cricket in Denmark began in the 1860s, introduced by British railway workers and merchants. Organized domestic cricket flourished by the 20th century, and in 1953, the Denmark National Cricket Team was officially formed.

They joined the ICC as an Associate Member in 1966 and were regular contenders in ICC Trophy tournaments (now called the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier) from 1979 onwards.

Major ICC Achievements:

  • ICC Trophy semi-finalists: 1986
  • ICC Europe Division One champions (multiple times)
  • Qualified for multiple World Cricket League tournaments

Historic Rivalries:

  • Denmark vs Netherlands: One of European cricket’s oldest rivalries
  • Denmark vs Italy: Fiercely competitive Associate battles

💫 Top Danish Cricketers

Over the decades, Denmark has produced several remarkable players:

  • Frederik Klokker: Wicketkeeper-batter with county experience for Derbyshire and Warwickshire
  • Amjad Khan: Fast bowler who represented England in Test & ODI cricket
  • Hamid Shah: Current captain, reliable top-order batter
  • Aftab Ahmed: Veteran all-rounder who led Denmark’s bowling in ICC events
  • Rizwan Mahmood: Notable T20 performer for Denmark

⭐ Denmark Cricket Records

RecordPlayerStat
Most ODI Runs (Assoc.)Hamid Shah1300+ runs
Most T20I RunsHamid Shah1000+ runs
Most ODI WicketsAftab Ahmed50+ wickets
Most T20I WicketsNicolaj Damgaard35+ wickets
Highest T20I ScoreHamid Shah96*
Best T20I BowlingNicolaj Damgaard5/15 vs Portugal

 

👥 Denmark Cricket Team Squad 2025 (T20I Format)

🏏 Batters:
Hamid Shah (C)
Rizwan Mahmood
Shangeev Thanikaithasan
Saif Ahmad
Lucky Ali

🧤 Wicketkeeper-Batters:
Frederik Klokker
Musa Mahmood

🔁 All-Rounders:
Aftab Ahmed
Taranjit Bharaj

🎯 Bowlers:
Nicolaj Damgaard
Oliver Hald
Jino Jojo
Delawar Khan

🏟️ Denmark Cricket Home Grounds

  • Svanholm Park (Brøndby): Main home ground with turf pitches
  • KB Oval (Copenhagen): Historic venue and training facility
  • Gentofte Sportspark: Used for local and European matches

🧠 Fun Facts about The Danish Lions

🏏 Denmark’s cricket origins date back to the 1860s
🔥 Amjad Khan is the only Danish-born player to play Test cricket for England
🎯 Denmark has played competitive cricket against full members like England, Sri Lanka, and South Africa in warm-up matches
💥 Most Danish cricketers also work full-time jobs outside cricket
🧢 The Danish domestic league is one of the most organized among Associate nations

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  • Cricket News: Real-time updates on Denmark’s ICC Qualifier matches
  • Match Predictions: Expert analysis for Denmark’s Associate and European fixtures
  • Cricket Video Gallery: Relive Denmark’s best wins and highlights
  • Cricket Records: Deep dive into Denmark cricket statistics
  • Stadium Guides: Explore Svanholm Park and other Danish cricket grounds

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