Valletta Cup 2023/24

The Valletta Cup is an invitational Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament hosted by the Malta Cricket Association. Founded in 2019, it brings together Associate members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from across Europe. Unlike continental championships that determine regional supremacy, this series operates as a bilateral and multi-nation fixture, providing a platform for teams to enhance their ICC global rankings through matches granted official T20I status.

The competition structure typically combines a round-robin group stage with knockout finals and placement matches. Participation is determined by invitation rather than a formal promotion or relegation system, meaning the number of teams can vary between editions. Recent tournaments have seen five nations compete, with Malta, France, Luxembourg, Romania, and Switzerland forming a consistent core of participants. The inaugural edition took place in October 2019 at the Marsa Sports Club in Malta, establishing the event as a recurring fixture on the European cricket calendar.

Winners of the men's tournament have shifted annually, with the Czech Republic taking the title in 2019, followed by Malta in 2021, Romania in 2022, and Switzerland claiming victory in 2023. The competition expanded its scope in 2024 with the introduction of a Women's Valletta Cup, which was won by the Isle of Man. While the event shares geographical roots with the ICC European Cricket Championship, it remains distinct as a hosted series rather than a continental qualifier. Official updates and match details are communicated through the CricHeroes platform and social media channels, given the current status of the hosting association's primary website.