The Spanish Men's cricket team continue to astound the statisticians and have once again found their way into the annals of cricketing folklore.

They now have added a further world record to their tally, for bagging the most consecutive T20I mens victories, surpassing the 13 wins previously accrued by both Malaysia and Bermuda.

The run started in November 2022 and incorporates whitewash series wins against the Isle of Man, Jersey and Croatia. It also includes the four undefeated matches in the recent ICC European pathway qualifier in which Spain beat Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece and Finland.

The team first entered the Guiness Book of Records last year with their emphatic victory over the Isle of Man in La Manga. Bowling out the Manx men for a meagre 10 runs they then surpassed the required total in just two balls.

That defining moment was the launchpad for the upskill in Spanish cricket and under the tutelage of coach Corey Rutgers the squad have become a more professional outfit on and off the pitch, climbing up to the number 29 spot on the official ICC world ladder.

The team also holds another record having the best win/loss ratio (35 wins and 8 loses) over any other nation in T20I ranking matches.

Members of the team who were instrumental in setting the record made various comments about their success

All rounder Lorne Burns stated

"Holding the record for most consecutive wins is a great honour and team achievement. It’s a testament to where Spanish cricket is and where we are going and we are all excited for what the future holds!"

Left arm seamer Muhammad Atif was equally buoyant complimenting the teams effort,

"We are so proud of our group, we have worked really hard in the last two years there are so many sacrifices from the boys and of course we have best coaching staff as well"

A third player all rounder Hamza Saleem Dar added,

"Setting a world record for 14 consecutive wins in T20 cricket is an extraordinary achievement. Being a part of such a successful team is something I’m very proud of. We are given freedom to play our way, and we love it."

Hamza alluded to the philosophy of the type of play Spain now adhere to, and a lot of credit for the positive results must go to the coaching staff of Alastair Priddle and Corey Rutgers.

The last words on the continued progress of the Men's National team and being the sole owners of numerous world records goes to Rutgers himself,

"So proud, we obviously don't play for records but this does feel special for the group. It has been a transformative few years in Spain, and a lot of credit goes to the players who sacrifice a lot of their time to play for España, the management and my coaching staff. Couldn't be prouder of all involved".

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