The 4th match of the Women’s Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria, set to be played between Bulgaria Women and Greece Women, on July 8, promises to be an exciting contest as both teams seek to assert themselves in this developing tournament.
With the match scheduled at the National Sports Academy in Sofia, fans will be eager to see if the home side can leverage familiar conditions to their advantage. Both teams are still finding their footing in international cricket, and this fixture offers a valuable opportunity for players to gain experience and showcase their skills on a growing stage.
Squads:
Bulgaria Women’s Cricket Team
Aleksa Stoilova, Klimentina Kondakova, Martina Abadjieva, Nela Gocheva, Nevena Tropolova, Detelina Ruynekova, Magdalena Zdravkova, Stanislava Sarandeva, Tanaya Dissanayake, Gabriela Ilarionova, Vili Nikolova, Bilyana Shotorova, Katrin Srandeva, Nadia Toleva, Slaveya Galabova, Ventislava Atanasova
Greece Women’s Cricket Team
Alexandra Koyrkoulou, Dafni Vlachopoulou, Eleni Voulgari, Maria Polymeri, Thaleia Koula, Adamantia Makri, Elpida Kallous, Tereza Kapsokavadi, Ionnna Argiropoulou, Theodora Parisi-Mesimeri, Angeliki Savvani, Maria Syrioti, Maria Vervitsioti, Nefeli Georgota
Players to watch out:
Aleksa Stoilova
Aleksa Stoilova 22-year-old Bulgarian cricketer, plays as an all-rounder for the Bulgaria women’s national team. She bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast. Stoilova has featured in both T10 and T20I formats. Her T20I career includes matches against teams like Greece and Estonia.
Detelina Ruynekova
Detelina Ruynekova is a Bulgarian cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and off-break bowler, often taking on the role of a bowling all-rounder. Ruynekova has participated in both T10 and T20I formats. She has scored 147 runs in 11 T20Is and is a key contributor for her side with the bat.
Alexandra Koyrkoulou
Alexandra Koyrkoulou, is a right-handed batter and right-arm slow bowler who represents the Greece women’s national cricket team. Although her batting statistics show modest scores, her role as a bowler could also be rewarding.
Ioanna Argiropoulou
Ioanna Argiropoulou is a 19-year-old right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler who plays as a wicketkeeper for the Greece women’s national cricket team. She made her international debut in 2022 and in 27 T20I outings since has scored 359 runs.
Pitch:
The pitch at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy in Sofia offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early on, fast bowlers can exploit good bounce and some movement, while batters need to be cautious initially but can score steadily as the pitch settles. Spinners may come into play later as the surface wears.
Weather:
It is generally mild and partly cloudy conditions with no significant rain expected during the match hours. Temperatures are likely to be comfortable for cricket, with light to moderate winds that should not heavily impact play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alexandra Koyrkoulou, Dafni Vlachopoulou, Eleni Voulgari, Maria Polymeri, Thaleia Koula, Adamantia Makri, Aleksa Stoilova, Klimentina Kondakova, Martina Abadjieva, Nela Gocheva, Detelina Ruynekova
Match Details:
Date – July 8, 2025
Time – 11:45 AM IST
Venue – Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
