Exciting Women’s Cricket Quadrangular Series Set to Ignite Sofia, Bulgaria in July 2025

As the warm summer breeze graces Sofia, Bulgaria is ready to make history by hosting its inaugural women’s cricket quadrangular series from July 7th to 9th, 2025. This exciting event will feature passionate teams from Greece, Turkey, and Serbia, marking a significant milestone in the growing cricket scene of Southeastern Europe. This tournament is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of the cricketing revolution taking hold in the region.

As the matches unfold, cricket enthusiasts across Europe will witness the emergence of new stars and the development of fierce rivalries. Each player, from experienced veterans to promising newcomers, brings a unique story filled with passion and pride. This series is not just about winning; it’s about inspiring the next generation of female athletes and breaking barriers in women’s sports.

Greece:

Led by the determined Maria Syrioti</, the Greece Women’s Cricket team exemplifies resilience and ambition amid the evolving landscape of European cricket. After a challenging bilateral series against a strong German team in May 2025, where they faced a 4-0 defeat, the Greek squad is ready to turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth. The lessons learned during that series have highlighted their potential and commitment to the game.

Squad: Maria Syrioti (C), Tahleia Koula, Dafni Sofia Vlachopoulou, Angeliki Argiropoulou, Theodara Parisi Mesimeri, Alekcandra Kourkoulou, Maria Polymeri, Eleni Voulgari, Angeliki Savvani, Sofia Nefeling Georgota, Maria Vervitsioti, Adamantia Makri, Kapsokavadi Tereza, Elpida Kallous

Turkey:

The Turkey Women’s Cricket team is quickly rising as a formidable force in European cricket, having made their international debut at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division Two Qualifier in Jersey in May 2023. Although they faced difficulties, losing all five matches in their first campaign, this experience marks an important milestone for Turkish women’s cricket. With a youthful and enthusiastic squad eager to learn, Turkey is building a solid foundation to make a lasting impact on the international stage.

Squad: Gulhatun Keles, Melike Bayram, Zehra Akpinar, Ruveyda Cenik, Yaprak Karadogan, Sila Yildirim, Gulce Cengiz, Hanim Kavasoglu, Saliha Ozkunduz, Suzan Turan, Ezgi Kilic, Goksu Ayan, Duygu Tekyildirim, Hacer Celik

Serbia:

The Serbia Women’s Cricket team, led by the seasoned Sladjana Matijevic, has quickly established itself as a formidable presence in European cricket. Their recent success, a dominant 4-0 sweep over Bulgaria in a T20I bilateral series at home in October 2024, reflects their growing confidence and tactical prowess. This unbeaten streak showcases the depth of talent and leadership within the squad.

Squad: Sladjana Matijevic (C), Bojana Ercegovcevic, Lara Jevremovic, Magdalena Nikolvic, Dunja Demic, Milica Perisic, Natalija Jovicevic, Elena Provik, Maja Jevdenovic, Marija Trajkovic, Nadja Nojic, Sara Simic, Ana Mesarovic, Tamara Trajkovic

Bulgaria:

The Bulgaria Women’s Cricket team, under the leadership of Detelina Ruynekova, is steadily making its mark in the expanding realm of European women’s cricket. Their latest challenge was a tough three-match T20I bilateral series against Estonia, which resulted in a 3-0 series defeat. Despite these challenges, the experience gained is invaluable for the team’s growth. As the hosts of the upcoming Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series, Bulgaria is excited to leverage its home advantage and showcase its progress.

Squad: Detelina Ruynekova (C), Martina Abadjieva, Aleksa Stoilova, Gabriela Ilarionova, Vili Nikolova, Nela Gocheva, Klimentina Kondakova, Nevena Tropolova, Bilyana Shotorova, Katrin Srandeva, Nadia Toleva, Slaveya Galabova, Ventsislava Atanasova, Magdalena Zdravkova, Stanislava Sarandeva, Tanaya Dissanayake

Match Schedule:

*All matches will take place in Sofia

How to Watch the Matches:

Cricket fans can catch all the action live on the FanCode app and website. Additionally, the series will be covered on the ICC official website, and scores will be available on ESPN Cricinfo.