# ![@icelandcricket Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::4201079801.png) @icelandcricket Iceland Cricket

The Valhalla Cup final in Icelandic cricket has recently concluded, with Hafnarfjörður Hammers winning the title by defeating Reykjavík Vikings. The Hammers posted a total of 218, with Saeed Sherzad and Ali Raza making significant contributions. This victory marks a historic moment for Hafnarfjörður Hammers, as it is their first-ever win in the Valhalla Cup.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Teams are picking and choosing their T20 World Cup fixtures. We choose today to announce our refusal to play any future matches against Denmark in Copenhagen. It is a jungle out there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018002767885808122)  2026-02-01T16:45Z 167.9K followers, 236.4K engagements


"Following unprecedented recent demand we are no longer going to be running pre-order periods for our online merchandise store with @S66Sportswear. Instead it is going to be kept permanently open for sales"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018698606312653303)  2026-02-03T14:50Z 167.9K followers, 74.8K engagements


"We are not scared of defeat. Given good notice of the matches our boys will take on any team anywhere and on any day (other than Denmark in Copenhagen). There is a certain glory in a good thrashing that builds character and resilience. You have to lose in order to win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018338750959657372)  2026-02-02T15:00Z 167.9K followers, 32.1K engagements


"Oman are 1/0 off [--] balls run rate of infinity after a first-ball wide. It can only get worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020793189787984185)  2026-02-09T09:33Z 167.9K followers, 29.6K engagements


"Here we are again 05:30 in Reykjavk and we are ready to roll. A really tasty match first up between SA and Afghanistan one that should get any true cricket fan out of bed. Then we have Australia against Ireland a fellow Viking nation and finally a calypso classic. Game on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021456663862034567)  2026-02-11T05:30Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"We have had a few NY enquiries about buying our national team jersey. So that we can see if there is sufficient demand for another pre-order period please let us know if you would be interested in purchasing and we will then inform our producer and distributor @S66Sportswear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2007028603796750844)  2026-01-02T09:58Z 167.8K followers, 429.5K engagements


"The new US ambassador to Iceland stated yesterday (jokingly maybe) that Iceland will become the 52nd US state and he will become our governor. We could never accept being led by a nation whose cricket Board have only 66k followers on X"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2011484430766841905)  2026-01-14T17:03Z 165.4K followers, 137.9K engagements


"Nations we have beaten: Switzerland Latvia Lithuania Ukraine Nations we have lost to: Czechia Poland Hungary Malta Estonia Nations we could beat: St Helena Isle of Mann Turkey England Cook Islands Eswatini and Gibraltar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2013495756871639421)  2026-01-20T06:16Z 167.8K followers, 33.8K engagements


"What do our players do all winter when they are not playing cricket No that isn't a rhetorical question. We really want to you to tell us because we the Board have no clue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2013635803696562482)  2026-01-20T15:32Z 167.6K followers, 14.2K engagements


"The biggest criticism you will get of an associate or budding associate nation is that most of the players are foreign born. This is true but it takes a generation for cricket to become a mainstream national sport. Rome was not built in a day but once it was built it took [---] years to collapse. We train Icelandic children weekly throughout our winter. This is just the start. This summer we will hold our first ever youth matches. It is hoped that several of these young cricketers will then filter into our club sides and the parents will even start playing too. They are keen. We wish to point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2013908858452815898)  2026-01-21T09:37Z 166.4K followers, 55.7K engagements


"Enough is enough We are a volcanic rock in the North Atlantic surrounded by other insignificant islands who don't play cricket. But once we have sorted the game here we will kindly export it around our region and destroy Greenland the Faroe Islands Jan Mayen and Rockall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2014027170331472278)  2026-01-21T17:27Z 167.8K followers, 21.4K engagements


"Our Board also do many serious things. We just approved our [----] budget. For the 10th year in a row we agreed that no Board member shall be allowed to purchase any new yachts for personal consumption"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2014268020047122598)  2026-01-22T09:24Z 167.8K followers, 15.5K engagements


"In the light of recent political confusion about the identities of Iceland and Greenland we feel the need to post again this map of our local geography"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2014616695629910254)  2026-01-23T08:30Z 165.3K followers, 494.7K engagements


"People say it is risky to post stuff like this but it is not as if the US government are going to come in helicopters and grab this admin out of his Reykjavk bed. That would be ridic.aaargh.rdkfkgv8c8f8 8dk4j4jzj**kdkexkzk44jxjzjJen57s8s9s9s8v8giej3##@//666 In the light of recent political confusion about the identities of Iceland and Greenland we feel the need to post again this map of our local geography. https://t.co/9AmP20cfnI In the light of recent political confusion about the identities of Iceland and Greenland we feel the need to post again this map of our local geography."  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2014787698414788773)  2026-01-23T19:49Z 165.3K followers, 86.9K engagements


"We want to give you cricket in Iceland but also just Iceland. We've done more for promoting tourism here than the tourism offices. Here's our city pond Tjrnin in Reykjavk today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015051851477975366)  2026-01-24T13:19Z 166K followers, 21.3K engagements


"We are building cricket in Iceland like Field of Dreams. If it is good enough for Kevin Costner it is good enough for us. The fans are already there our cricketing talent will follow (eventually)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015129372684914993)  2026-01-24T18:27Z 165.3K followers, 22.5K engagements


"The aurora bucket hat is truly going global @404FoundYeti @icelandcricket Got the Capnow everyone wants one 😂 https://t.co/Jty6lxZWzb @404FoundYeti @icelandcricket Got the Capnow everyone wants one 😂 https://t.co/Jty6lxZWzb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015386270994710775)  2026-01-25T11:28Z 166K followers, 18.6K engagements


"What will be the first upset in the T20 World Cup Could it be on day one: Pakistan vs. Netherlands WI vs. Scotland Cowboys vs. Indians"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015392601021579576)  2026-01-25T11:53Z 165.3K followers, 97.9K engagements


"Who is cricket's greatest ever matchwinner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015683646242410820)  2026-01-26T07:10Z 165.4K followers, 57.7K engagements


"We don't have cricket in Iceland for [--] months of the year but we have great nature always. This is Jkulsrln also known as the Glacier Lagoon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015722892093174033)  2026-01-26T09:46Z 165.7K followers, 34.9K engagements


"Apparently Pakistan will not finally decide on whether to take their T20 WC place until 2nd February. This is very sneaky and unfair on our squad who need certainty and extensive preparation in order to perform at their best. Our captain is a professional baker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015793964884865273)  2026-01-26T14:28Z 165.4K followers, 786.4K engagements


"@SlimSugar We will pack our golf clubs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2015811581955731637)  2026-01-26T15:38Z 165.4K followers, 59.9K engagements


"We often get asked whether there are any big names playing in Icelandic domestic cricket. Absolutely take Wijesundara Rajapaksha Wasala Mudiyanselage Prabhath Kelum Bandara Weerasooriya. That's undoubtedly a huge name"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016051873648656504)  2026-01-27T07:33Z 165.4K followers, 89.1K engagements


"We don't know what fuel he is consuming (although we can speculate) but that was an awesome attack by Harry Brook. The Sri Lanka attack was assaulted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016130491213037772)  2026-01-27T12:45Z 166K followers, 25.8K engagements


"Joe Root has now scored no less than sixty centuries in international cricket. This is impressive but he has none in Iceland. We remain the final frontier for so many greats. Can he do it on a lava bedded wicket in Reykjavk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016202078989832635)  2026-01-27T17:30Z 167.8K followers, 181.4K engagements


"When we won our first international match over the Swiss by [---] runs in [----] we drove a car over a Toblerone and did a Viking thunderclap to celebrate. It is important to cultivate an intimidating aura"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016448486468710855)  2026-01-28T09:49Z 167.1K followers, 54.8K engagements


"Here is the Toblerone crushing moment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016449299182162372)  2026-01-28T09:52Z 167.8K followers, 41.6K engagements


"There has been an awful lot of chaos on our X platform recently. To anyone who was offended by the sight of that Toblerone bar being mercilessly crushed by a truck we can only apologise for the graphic violence. Next time it will be Lindt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016479149880213992)  2026-01-28T11:51Z 167.1K followers, 53K engagements


"People often say that we are just a troll account but we always reply that we are far worse than that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016528440862842965)  2026-01-28T15:07Z 166.4K followers, 80.7K engagements


"We support our nation in every sport. Our men's handball players have just made the semi-finals of the European Championships having beaten Slovenia 39-31 in Malm. Can they create history and win our first ever trophy in a team sport fram sland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016547336936182093)  2026-01-28T16:22Z 166.6K followers, 50.3K engagements


"Philosophy of the day: make mediocrity in cricket feel legendary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016760722194387321)  2026-01-29T06:30Z 165.4K followers, 50.4K engagements


"@SaranGandhi @ICC Nothing we do all this for the love of the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016790390636953898)  2026-01-29T08:27Z 166.6K followers, 452.7K engagements


"We wish you all the best Cricket Uganda Dear @ICC If a T20 World Cup seat opens Uganda is ready - packed and padded. Passports warm (not ice). No bakers leaving ovens or ships U-turning. Heat noise pressure Well bring the bold kit. Yours Ready when you are 🏏 Dear @ICC If a T20 World Cup seat opens Uganda is ready - packed and padded. Passports warm (not ice). No bakers leaving ovens or ships U-turning. Heat noise pressure Well bring the bold kit. Yours Ready when you are 🏏"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016841031904264650)  2026-01-29T11:49Z 165.4K followers, 162.4K engagements


"We always say we are serious in Iceland.about comedy. We just cannot keep up with all of today's fan interactions. Let's be clear we are talking about a rupture not a transtion in the cricketing internet fraternity"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016867017509265901)  2026-01-29T13:32Z 166.6K followers, 67.7K engagements


"Today we have insulted the whole world with a smile. Tomorrow our nation plays Denmark our old colonial masters in the semi-finals of the European Handball Championships. Things will get serious and our whole nation will grind to a halt desperate to beat the lego boys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016928005692465248)  2026-01-29T17:34Z 166.6K followers, 75.7K engagements


"We always feel it is a pity when sport and politics intersect undermining the glorious technicolour quality of cricketing spectacles such as the T20 World Cup. Cricket in Iceland is entirely non-political. Some of our players still believe Obama is an Irishman: O'Bama"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017115559372984731)  2026-01-30T06:00Z 166.6K followers, 53.8K engagements


"A big welcome to the [----] new followers who have joined us since yesterday. Cricket in the sub-Arctic has never felt so on fire before"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017127191893479583)  2026-01-30T06:46Z 166.6K followers, 85.1K engagements


"At 19:30 our time tonight we take on the Danes in the SF of the Men's European Handball Championships. Our whole nation will be glued to the TV. Not literally of course. We have a love-hate relationship with our old colonial masters who we finally parted company with in [----]. They love us and we hate them. Something like that anyway. We have been trying to secure cricket fixtures against @dcfcricket for years. They never dare play us. Nobody wants to get Danish pastry smothered across their face. We can rattle their cage and we know they will be watching the match but it is a futile exercise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017153310139306162)  2026-01-30T08:30Z 166.6K followers, 20.4K engagements


"This is a true story We all make mistakes. It was an education for our children. They grew up quickly. In [----] an Icelandic television station (Channel 2) accidentally broadcast an episode of Teletubbies with Icelandic subtitles intended for The Sopranos. https://t.co/WRqWCuZzl5 In [----] an Icelandic television station (Channel 2) accidentally broadcast an episode of Teletubbies with Icelandic subtitles intended for The Sopranos. https://t.co/WRqWCuZzl5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017156030979781053)  2026-01-30T08:40Z 166.6K followers, 46.5K engagements


"@XO_Kitty_0 Wow which one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017159124996280579)  2026-01-30T08:53Z 167.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The worst day in our cricketing history was when we were 21-7 against Estonia in July [----]. We realised our players had consumed more sausages in Tallinn the previous day than runs currently scored on the pitch. Those statistics were stark and marked a key inflection point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017171834022535532)  2026-01-30T09:43Z 167.8K followers, 46.3K engagements


"We get countless emails from fans wishing us well. Here is another one. We were shocked 1st there is a missing k in the first sentence's adjective. 2nd take away should be two words in this context. 3rd we do not get ICC funding until we reach all associate member criteria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017242297507680587)  2026-01-30T14:23Z 167.8K followers, 125.9K engagements


"Our boys and fans are ready in Malm. This is our chance to make the European Men's Handball Championships final. We take on the Danes in just [--] minutes. Of course it's likely to all end in tears. But we live in hope. Our whole nation is primed to bring down the baconeers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017309213047869745)  2026-01-30T18:49Z 167.8K followers, 28.5K engagements


"In the end it did end in tears and our colonial masters gave us another lesson. But they still do not dare to play us at cricket Our boys and fans are ready in Malm. This is our chance to make the European Men's Handball Championships final. We take on the Danes in just [--] minutes. Of course it's likely to all end in tears. But we live in hope. Our whole nation is primed to bring down the baconeers. https://t.co/772NuvTVty Our boys and fans are ready in Malm. This is our chance to make the European Men's Handball Championships final. We take on the Danes in just [--] minutes. Of course it's"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017348322294448517)  2026-01-30T21:24Z 167.8K followers, 16.9K engagements


"It's the final weekend in the pre-order period Jerseys hats hoodies and more. Worldwide shipping. Shop link in original post and our bio. Thanks to everyone who has bought so far. All royalties support our development of cricket in Iceland. Great news everyone By sheer force of public demand we have opened up our merchandise shop for a new pre-order window Jerseys hats hoodies and more. Worldwide shipping even to the USA. All profits support our development. Shop link: https://t.co/EC8LxNvdCM https://t.co/jEUrMuy6Hz Great news everyone By sheer force of public demand we have opened up our"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017469243416080649)  2026-01-31T05:25Z 166.6K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Based on tests yesterday our Board considers the ice on our city pond to be currently too thin for a game of ice cricket. We sometimes care about our players' welfare and Reykjavk is not St. Moritz"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017482445638037879)  2026-01-31T06:17Z 167.8K followers, 13.9K engagements


"This is the Arctic Henge in Raufarhfn on the edge of the Arctic Circle. It's like a gladiatorial amphitheatre compared to the Long Room at Lord's. Every cricket ground should get one for the batters to walk through on their way to the crease. Imagine this in a World Cup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017521757775622383)  2026-01-31T08:54Z 167.9K followers, 22.4K engagements


"It has been an exhausting January. We are suffering from meme fatigue as the global cricketing fraternity has continued to give a healthy stream of free comic gifts. But we must press on and Ragnark is not yet here. After all the drama a T20 World Cup is about to begin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017572067454128131)  2026-01-31T12:14Z 167.8K followers, 18.9K engagements


"There are nowadays too many World Cups. It feels like there is no year without one. It was better when it was like the Olympics with four year gaps. We know money talks though and it is good to see more associate teams in the T20 WC. What would you change about the cricket calendar 📅 What would you change about the cricket calendar 📅"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017585325648810092)  2026-01-31T13:06Z 166.6K followers, 20.4K engagements


"We often get told that we took our national jersey colours from Delhi Capitals. Actually they possibly stole from / were greatly inspired by us. These have been the colours of the Icelandic flag since it was decided upon in [----]. Delhi Capitals were only founded in 2008"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017621366841774305)  2026-01-31T15:29Z 166.6K followers, 22.1K engagements


"Which team has a sudden shock coming around the corner in the upcoming T20 World Cup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017831518886916189)  2026-02-01T05:24Z 166.6K followers, 11.5K engagements


"We often wish X had been around during Bodyline the Trevor Chappell underarm ball and the Muralitharan no-balled for throwing incidents. We would have had an absolute field day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017938484435267998)  2026-02-01T12:30Z 167.8K followers, 21.3K engagements


"We are aware of shifting sands in the tournament fixtures and the calls for us to fill the sudden void that has emerged on 15th February. However as a responsible Board who believe in the merits of consistency and certainty we remain withdrawn from the tournament. Only [--] million krnur and a private jet will change our minds. Dear @ICC It is with a heavy heart that we now announce our unavailability to replace Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Regardless of whether they now withdraw the short timescales ensure it is impossible for our squad to prepare in the professional manner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018012284375699917)  2026-02-01T17:23Z 167.8K followers, 354.2K engagements


"As far as we are aware we are the world's most followed amateur sporting governing body on X. It just proves that it is not how good you are it is how you develop your organic reach. Keep your carrots close by everyone"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018051733130531190)  2026-02-01T20:00Z 167.8K followers, 32.2K engagements


"We remember the days when the most dramatic events in World Cups involved the playing of cricket. Now we have teams entering leaving and partially playing and it is only five days before it begins. Mayhem You couldn't run a circus any better. Who knows what comes next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018214993167085852)  2026-02-02T06:48Z 167.8K followers, 66.1K engagements


"When we invented cricket in [---] CE we became the de facto governing body not just of Iceland but the world. There was a lot of bad player behaviour that we let go but the teams still turned up and always played the matches (battles). Values were different then"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018237571663294613)  2026-02-02T08:18Z 167.8K followers, 24.3K engagements


"When we are questioning the degree of professionalism in relation to the T20 World Cup you know there are real and problematic issues going on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018291558471078083)  2026-02-02T11:53Z 167.9K followers, 17.7K engagements


"There is nothing better than a solid block to your first ball. Here Dushan Bandara our national captain and professional baker demonstrates the forward defensive stroke in the slensk Premier League (PL)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018354242407301127)  2026-02-02T16:02Z 167.9K followers, 24.8K engagements


"In recent times we have concluded that we are the only sane voice in the global cricketing asylum. We have a lofty vantage point up here on the roof of the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018565115268964769)  2026-02-03T06:00Z 167.8K followers, 15.3K engagements


"We sometimes get asked why our Board has two beautifully polished and clean trophy cabinets. This is because we are a forward thinking and progressive Board cognisant of the importance of gender equality. It is moves like this that will help us get ICC associate membership"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018572662016979238)  2026-02-03T06:30Z 167.9K followers, 28.2K engagements


"When we beat Lithuania Latvia and Ukraine in three T20 matches in three days in [----] we suddenly had a horrifying realisation. Without any question we could no longer call ourselves the worst national cricket team in the world. Our sense of specialness had evaporated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018625510398660710)  2026-02-03T10:00Z 167.8K followers, 28.8K engagements


"We have nothing to say today and are building up our strength for the T20 World Cup. Enjoy an Icelandic puffin instead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018942603941777639)  2026-02-04T07:00Z 167.8K followers, 23.8K engagements


"In Iceland even when the worst is about to happen we never go down without a desperate fight against the odds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019337374011125973)  2026-02-05T09:08Z 167.7K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Congratulations to SA on your new deal. Red Bull gives you wings We tested it once on our Icelandic puffins and suddenly even they were able to take off in flight for a few seconds. PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Cricket South Africa (CSA) has entered a multi-year partnership with Red Bull as its Official Energy Supplier. Red Bull will support CSAs high-performance environment helping fuel players teams and moments that demand focus resilience and https://t.co/BfPGrWtc9k PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Cricket South Africa (CSA) has entered a multi-year partnership with Red Bull as its Official"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019357488437686604)  2026-02-05T10:28Z 167.8K followers, 24K engagements


"We did have a feeling in our lava this morning that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had something special in store and he has delivered. What an incredible barnstorming century off only [--] balls The U19 World Cup final is currently ablaze with bombastic batting. Pure fire and theatre. The big match of the day India versus England in the U19 World Cup final. From Thomas Rew to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi these are the new emerging stars of the global game on show. May the best team win The big match of the day India versus England in the U19 World Cup final. From Thomas Rew to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi these are the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019699791064908123)  2026-02-06T09:08Z 167.7K followers, 46.9K engagements


"@bhogleharsha It's truly the most global World Cup there has ever been and we hope every associate nation performs with distinction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019862297989247146)  2026-02-06T19:54Z 167K followers, [----] engagements


"In the event that Pakistan lose to the Dutch that will be the first time a team has ever been knocked out of a World Cup in the first three hours of the tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019372152995356865)  2026-02-05T11:26Z 167.9K followers, 251K engagements


"Yes the Italians are right here. The umpires should be allowed to use their discretion. When an obviously serious on-field injury occurs a replacement should be permitted. Why is concussion the only special case Italy is down to [--] men now. With such a visibly serious injury shouldn't a substitute be allowed Why a substitute only in case of concussion. That's not done @ICC @JayShah Italy is down to [--] men now. With such a visibly serious injury shouldn't a substitute be allowed Why a substitute only in case of concussion. That's not done @ICC @JayShah"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020806859540582634)  2026-02-09T10:27Z 167.9K followers, 41.1K engagements


"Who wants to face [---] km/h bowling on a classic Icelandic green deck We have good medical insurance and highly qualified doctors and nurses in Iceland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021797396754444455)  2026-02-12T04:03Z 167.9K followers, 13K engagements


"We really need Pakistan to decide soon upon their participation in the T20 WC. We are ready to take off as soon as they pull out on 2nd Feb but the flight schedule is a logistical nightmare to get us to Colombo in good time for 7th Feb. Our opening bat is an insomniac"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016390783566286908)  2026-01-28T06:00Z 167.9K followers, 638.5K engagements


"Dear @ICC It is with a heavy heart that we now announce our unavailability to replace Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Regardless of whether they now withdraw the short timescales ensure it is impossible for our squad to prepare in the professional manner necessary to compete effectively in this global cricketing spectacle. We are not like Scotland and able to turn up on a whim with no kit sponsor. Our players are from all walks of life and cannot simply drop their occupations to fly halfway around the world to experience temperatures only normally felt in Finnish saunas. Our captain a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016783371691839704)  2026-01-29T08:00Z 167.9K followers, 4.8M engagements


"Last year we were newsworthy. This year we aim to be legendary and win Iceland's first ever trophy in cricket at the [----] Euro Cup in Poland. It has been a long wait since [---] CE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019453618705854757)  2026-02-05T16:50Z 167.9K followers, 40K engagements


"Next up we have our near-Nordic neighbours of Scotland against the WI. Only a few days ago the Scots were not in the tournament. Even more recently they had no kit sponsor. This is the kind of preparation we can relate to. Who knows what version of the WI we will get"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020060724006150206)  2026-02-07T09:03Z 167.9K followers, 16.1K engagements


"Today the SKY really did prove to be the limit for India who were indebted to his knock of 84*. The USA bowled and fielded excellently in fact all three associate teams did well today despite coming out on the wrong side of every match. Max O'Dowd will likely not sleep well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020183698717700391)  2026-02-07T17:11Z 167.9K followers, 43K engagements


"In the end New Zealand cantered home fairly easily. A great start to the tournament for the team we like to call Iceland II the greatest endorsement we can ever give to any nation. Afghanistan versus New Zealand is a battle between two dark horses the new and the old. Icelandic dark horses are small and cute and also not yet trophy winners. Resilient though. https://t.co/1NratKDecJ Afghanistan versus New Zealand is a battle between two dark horses the new and the old. Icelandic dark horses are small and cute and also not yet trophy winners. Resilient though. https://t.co/1NratKDecJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020420797635170422)  2026-02-08T08:53Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"So where was this excellent English spin bowler (Dawson) during England's recent Ashes mauling Did he have a tropical disease then Is he teetotal Does he not like golfing trips"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020476105421979744)  2026-02-08T12:33Z 167.9K followers, 71.3K engagements


"The home of haggis thumps the pasta boys by [--] runs. More sauce next time please"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020778754801295848)  2026-02-09T08:36Z 167.9K followers, 12.8K engagements


"And indeed 'getting worse' is what is unfolding Great bowling by the Zimbabweans though. Blessing Muzarabani is hard to spell but even harder to play today. Oman are 1/0 off [--] balls run rate of infinity after a first-ball wide. It can only get worse Oman are 1/0 off [--] balls run rate of infinity after a first-ball wide. It can only get worse"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020804030759424272)  2026-02-09T10:16Z 167.9K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Our Board have opinions on almost everything. Maple syrup is overrated but saskatoon berries are a delicious delicacy. Well worth trying. However it will take more than fruit for Canada to beat SA now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020899540350509539)  2026-02-09T16:36Z 167.9K followers, 18.9K engagements


"We are pleased that the T20 World Cup is back on schedule. It just shows the value of applying quiet diplomacy and using back channels to resolve disputes in a manner that maintains the integrity and sanctity of a global cricketing spectacle. Non-politicization of sport is vital"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021154420268867981)  2026-02-10T09:28Z 167.9K followers, 21.2K engagements


"People think the T20WC is an exhausting marathon for the players but they only play a few matches. We are here following every single one Our indomitable spirit will see us through to the final and beyond. At least it's cold in Iceland"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021270676397531483)  2026-02-10T17:10Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"He looks like he has been batting on one of our lava bedded wickets. Ouch Ben Stokes looks to have caught a nasty one. 😬 https://t.co/EPwNC0S0Ie Ouch Ben Stokes looks to have caught a nasty one. 😬 https://t.co/EPwNC0S0Ie"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019421783812894871)  2026-02-05T14:44Z 167.9K followers, 30.4K engagements


"The slensk Premier League (PL) the world's most famous T20 franchise tournament in the sub-Arctic has just secured a new anchor sponsor today. We are going to reveal the full details of the big news very soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019858021598609488)  2026-02-06T19:37Z 167.9K followers, 14.5K engagements


"So here we are. After all the wranglings about the teams participating and whether certain fixtures will be played the cricket in the T20 WC is shortly about to begin. It is the perennial orange optimists the Dutch against the under-pressure Pakistanis. Showtime"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019992013165171065)  2026-02-07T04:30Z 167.9K followers, 26.5K engagements


"Coming up is a first ever T20 battle between Nepal and England. Nepal have huge underdog status and we love that in Iceland but England looked in domineering form in their warm-up matches. Will it be a huge upset or a statement performance by one of the tournament favourites"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020426123838894150)  2026-02-08T09:15Z 167.9K followers, 20.5K engagements


"The PCB and BCB have demanded a tri-series with India. They should have demanded one with us because we would have said 'yes' and provided a safe operating space on one of our lava fields for the matches. We are not into brinkmanship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020856495567520173)  2026-02-09T13:45Z 167.9K followers, 479.5K engagements


"Australia have never beaten Zimbabwe and England are yet to beat a fellow European nation in a T20 World Cup. One of those surprising facts could go within [--] hours"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021847110216208814)  2026-02-12T07:21Z 167.9K followers, 17.3K engagements


"We are playing the MCC in Reykjavk in August. Are there any laws you would like to see changed MCC has today announced its new edition of the Laws of Cricket for [----] which will come into force from [--] October. The new edition is the first to be published since [----]. Read more - https://t.co/rWJJZgLnoL https://t.co/VnPgTEoiUx MCC has today announced its new edition of the Laws of Cricket for [----] which will come into force from [--] October. The new edition is the first to be published since [----]. Read more - https://t.co/rWJJZgLnoL https://t.co/VnPgTEoiUx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018669570991550584)  2026-02-03T12:55Z 167.9K followers, 11.1K engagements


"The Australians have dominated World Cup history since [----] but their men have only won a single T20 World Cup so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019409345705046131)  2026-02-05T13:54Z 167.9K followers, 42.3K engagements


"Someone arrest Vaibhav Sooryavanshi right now. This violence on the field against the English bowlers is X-rated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019706166675427657)  2026-02-06T09:34Z 167.9K followers, 448.4K engagements


"Congratulations to Vaibhav Sooryavanshion winning the U19 World Cup. Also plaudits to the supporting Indian cast on their sixth such triumph. It is still a team game folks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019785639034569157)  2026-02-06T14:49Z 167.9K followers, 96.7K engagements


"The Netherlands are infamous for being the only European nation to have eaten their Prime Minister. Well they have just been gobbled up by Pakistan after a horror over from Van Beek just when a Dutch triumph seemed in the bag. Pakistan survive this nerve-jangling beginning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020059266783072262)  2026-02-07T08:57Z 167.9K followers, 74.7K engagements


"This isn't going how the Indians were expecting so far. Where's that [--] year old right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020141658210218325)  2026-02-07T14:24Z 167.9K followers, 240.3K engagements


"The English survive but what an effort by the Nepalese. An absolute thriller the best match so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020484401323294787)  2026-02-08T13:06Z 167.9K followers, 112.4K engagements


"It's 'serious Sunday' and today we choose to say it as it is. https://t.co/3cd0fs6hcE https://t.co/3cd0fs6hcE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020580529205080385)  2026-02-08T19:28Z 167.9K followers, 24.8K engagements


"Day [--] in the T20 World Cup and what an enthralling first six matches. Twists turns and wonderfully competitive play from the lower ranked nations. Today it's Canada Italy & Oman's chance to shine. As underdog lovers we will be cheering for the 'pasta boys' loudest of all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020731889535832198)  2026-02-09T05:30Z 167.9K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Three more T20WC matches today but only one that will have the full attention of the global cricketing fraternity. Can the Yanks repeat their heroics from when they last battled Pakistan in [----] The USA had India in huge trouble so it is certainly far from impossible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021094276508061754)  2026-02-10T05:30Z 167.9K followers, 25.6K engagements


"A thumping win for the men in orange. The Dutch qualification dream lives on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021143529511170085)  2026-02-10T08:45Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"New Zealand (Iceland II) are mercilessly crushing the UAE What a statement by this opening pair. Time for some early lunch before Pakistan take on the American Indians"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021196666850902265)  2026-02-10T12:16Z 167.9K followers, 45.3K engagements


"Pakistan have made [---] as Farhan hit far but the USA pulled it back well late on. That seems to be a competitive total but it is impossible for us to say whether the USA can chase this target down. This is the nature of the future you just never know anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021240375902454025)  2026-02-10T15:10Z 167.9K followers, 26.9K engagements


"Pakistan now unforfeited are truly back in business metaphorically speaking. Two wins in the bag and the big match is coming up on Sunday. As the famous Swedish cricket pundits ABBA always say "the winner takes it all the loser standing small.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021264145841111478)  2026-02-10T16:45Z 167.9K followers, 31.1K engagements


"As we often say we are a complex mix here. Lee Nelson is a real-life circus clown who founded the first circus in Iceland (Sirkus slands) in 2005-2007. Alongside his circus career Nelson has played in the past for the Icelandic national team often as a wicketkeeper-batsman"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021491239523320117)  2026-02-11T07:47Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Adil Rashid was tight but the rest of the English attack were skating on thin ice as the West Indies put them to the sword. [---] for the English win All bets are off after the drama of today's earlier action but chasing in the T20WC is not proving easy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021603397732831636)  2026-02-11T15:13Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"We leave you for today with more evening shots of cheap floodlights over Reykjavk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021690801311428656)  2026-02-11T21:00Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The required run rate for Oman reaches [--]. We aren't gamblers or chancers but we are happy to declare their hopes to be as bright as polar night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021861153110925782)  2026-02-12T08:17Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Venezuela has oil. Greenland has rare Earth minerals. Luckily Iceland has only volcanoes glaciers and very average cricketers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2007478297253322953)  2026-01-03T15:44Z 167.9K followers, 4.5M engagements


"Great news everyone By sheer force of public demand we have opened up our merchandise shop for a new pre-order window Jerseys hats hoodies and more. Worldwide shipping even to the USA. All profits support our development. Shop link: https://www.s66sportswear.co.uk/icelandcricket We have had a few NY enquiries about buying our national team jersey. So that we can see if there is sufficient demand for another pre-order period please let us know if you would be interested in purchasing and we will then inform our producer and distributor @S66Sportswear. https://t.co/0tIm9ctYpO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2008262059251954141)  2026-01-05T19:39Z 167.9K followers, 469.7K engagements


"We still haven't heard back from @ICC. We thought we might have accidentally tagged the International Criminal Court but turns out we did not. Maybe they reply by puffin post. Dear @ICC It is with a heavy heart that we now announce our unavailability to replace Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Regardless of whether they now withdraw the short timescales ensure it is impossible for our squad to prepare in the professional manner necessary to Dear @ICC It is with a heavy heart that we now announce our unavailability to replace Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Regardless of whether"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2016915008592957654)  2026-01-29T16:43Z 167.9K followers, 339.2K engagements


"For all those who had any doubts our national captain really is a professional baker and his sourdough loaves are superb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2017675772580802872)  2026-01-31T19:06Z 167.9K followers, 69.3K engagements


"This is not true. We are better at cricket than Iraq and we will happily go to Baghdad to prove it. @icelandcricket common.you are still the worst among all nations that starts with 'I' @icelandcricket common.you are still the worst among all nations that starts with 'I'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2018651219259215945)  2026-02-03T11:42Z 167.9K followers, 34.9K engagements


"Great work by @CricketScotland to keep the West Indies to only [---]. That is certainly gettable on a fairly small ground with a rapid outfield. Game on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020092556806336963)  2026-02-07T11:09Z 167.9K followers, 13.8K engagements


"http://x.com/i/article/2020574333429858305 http://x.com/i/article/2020574333429858305"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020579567082045638)  2026-02-08T19:24Z 167.9K followers, 34.5K engagements


"Australia have never beaten Zimbabwe and England are yet to beat a fellow European nation in a T20 World Cup. One of those surprising facts could go today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021845110149759200)  2026-02-12T07:13Z 167.9K followers, [----] engagements


"How many of our fans have been to Iceland Did we warm your hearts with our nature and severely reduce your bank balances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019301211082481720)  2026-02-05T06:45Z 167.9K followers, 18.5K engagements


"The big match of the day India versus England in the U19 World Cup final. From Thomas Rew to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi these are the new emerging stars of the global game on show. May the best team win The pinnacle of the #U19WorldCup is here as England and India battle to become the [----] champion 🏆 How to watch 👉 https://t.co/xPyPKzGMQU https://t.co/c26oCvCKLr The pinnacle of the #U19WorldCup is here as England and India battle to become the [----] champion 🏆 How to watch 👉 https://t.co/xPyPKzGMQU https://t.co/c26oCvCKLr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2019642839764722069)  2026-02-06T05:22Z 167.9K followers, 67.3K engagements


"Afghanistan versus New Zealand is a battle between two dark horses the new and the old. Icelandic dark horses are small and cute and also not yet trophy winners. Resilient though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020386819784020297)  2026-02-08T06:38Z 167.9K followers, 21.5K engagements


"Superb last over hitting by Will Jacks. We've not seen late English aggression like that since Harry Brook was last in a nightclub. Still great spin bowling by Nepal to keep England to only [---]. They still have a chance but it will not be easy on a sharply turning track"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020455203988807978)  2026-02-08T11:10Z 167.9K followers, 18.2K engagements


"We have heard the rumours that Pakistan v India could be back on again. Is unforfeiture an actual word in the English language Maybe everyone should just use the Icelandic word of uppger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020739433062924420)  2026-02-09T05:59Z 167.9K followers, 75K engagements


"The Pakistanis are back on Sunday and what a glorious decision made for the good of cricket and mankind We knew they were bluffing. Unforfeiture confirmed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2020935462123340145)  2026-02-09T18:58Z 167.9K followers, 332.2K engagements


"We don't talk about the Winter Olympics because our nation are hopeless in those sports. We have never even won one medal. That's life Some of our cricketers still believe after decades of failure. It takes a special kind of optimism to survive our dark winter months"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021307242469822750)  2026-02-10T19:36Z 167.9K followers, 17.8K engagements


"Good news There are now three more expensive nations on Earth than Iceland. We can even go to Norway for budget holidays. Global Cost of Living Index [----] (New York City = 100) 🌍 Most expensive places Bermuda [-----] Cayman Islands [----] Switzerland [----] Iceland [----] Jersey [----] 🌍 Least expensive places Libya [----] Egypt [----] Madagascar [----] Global Cost of Living Index [----] (New York City = 100) 🌍 Most expensive places Bermuda [-----] Cayman Islands [----] Switzerland [----] Iceland [----] Jersey [----] 🌍 Least expensive places Libya [----] Egypt [----] Madagascar 15.8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021640931171275063)  2026-02-11T17:42Z 167.9K followers, 18.6K engagements


"Great bowling by the Italians. The Nepali innings just never got going. It was like trying to navigate the traffic in Naples on a Friday night. Been there tried that never again. Now can the pasta boys chase [---] for a famous first ever T20 World Cup victory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021904224700051798)  2026-02-12T11:08Z 167.9K followers, 28.9K engagements


"What a world Italy lost to Norway (twice) & did not even make the FIFA World Cup [----]. But they made it to the T20 WC and now have their first ever win a thumping triumph Few people gave them much chance today against Nepal. Tiramisus all round Great bowling by the Italians. The Nepali innings just never got going. It was like trying to navigate the traffic in Naples on a Friday night. Been there tried that never again. Now can the pasta boys chase [---] for a famous first ever T20 World Cup victory Great bowling by the Italians. The Nepali innings just never got going. It was like trying to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021919434877592014)  2026-02-12T12:08Z 167.9K followers, 21.2K engagements


"In a rare public sighting our admin of this platform gave an interview to @triyagulati from @ThePrintIndia about our social media presence the T20 World Cup and our ambitions and challenges for growing cricket in Iceland. https://youtu.be/ep-sGuvlr0gsi=Tld5ERYy9f5U-9hJ https://youtu.be/ep-sGuvlr0gsi=Tld5ERYy9f5U-9hJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/icelandcricket/status/2021921194719469695)  2026-02-12T12:15Z 167.9K followers, 17.6K engagements

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