{
  "id": 2708152,
  "title": "Portugal get their revenge on Spain — this time in cricket — after WC heartbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/portugal-get-their-revenge-on-spain-this-time-in-cricket-after-wc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T03:43:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/portugal-get-their-revenge-on-spain-this-time-in-cricket-after-fifa-world-cup-heartbreak/articleshow/133433909.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal have found a way to exact revenge on Spain, just months after a football defeat sent Spain to the 2026 World Cup round of 16. In a cricket match, Portugal defeated Spain by 57 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C final. Led by Moises Henriques, Portugal built a 160/6 total, with key contributions from Dhavalkumar Norotam and Christopher De Freitas. Spain's chase, featuring Yasir Ali and Lorne Burns, failed to materialize as Portugal's bowlers, including Sebastian de Oliveira and Edward Fleming, dismantled the Spanish innings. The victory secures Portugal's spot in the 2027 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, putting them closer to their goal of qualifying for the 2028 World Cup.",
  "summary": "Portugal secured a cricket victory over Spain, avenging their football World Cup defeat. The Portuguese team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier C. This triumph keeps Portugal's dream of reaching the 2028 T20 World Cup alive. Spain's chase faltered after Portugal posted a competitive total of 160 runs. Portugal's bowlers delivered a strong performance to secure the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Portugal defeated Spain by 57 runs in cricket match",
    "Moises Henriques led Portugal to 160/6 total",
    "Victory secures Portugal's spot in 2027 World Cup qualifier"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Portugal's cricket victory over Spain avenges their recent football loss, and also brings them closer to qualifying for the 2028 World Cup by securing a spot in the 2027 Europe Qualifier.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}