Greece Women and Serbia Women will face off in the 5th match of the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria on July 8, 2025, at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski in Sofia. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:45 PM IST, and both teams will be eager to secure a crucial win as the group stage of the tournament heats up. With both sides still developing their presence on the international stage, this encounter offers a valuable opportunity for emerging players to step up and make an impact.
Squads:
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
Serbia Women’s Cricket Team
Elena Prokic, Lara Jevremovic, Magdalena Nikolic, Milica Perisic, Ana Mesarovic, Sladjana Matijevic, Tamara Trajkovic, Bojana Ercegovcevic, Dunja Demic, Natalija Jovicevic, Maja Jevdjenovic, Marija Trajkovi, Nadja Nojic, Sara Simic
Players to watch out:
Adamantia Makri
Adamantia Makri is an 18-year-old Greek cricketer who plays as a right-handed batting all-rounder and bowls right-arm medium-fast. With the bat in 22 T20I innings, she has scored 282 runs and has also picked up 22 wickets in 26 outings with the ball. She is a key contributor for her side going forward.
Maria Polymeri
Maria Polymeri is a 19-year-old Greek cricketer, born on September 13, 2005, who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler for the Greece women’s national team. Primarily recognized as a bowler, she has participated in several T20 matches. In 17 outings with the bat, she has scored 111 runs and is valued for her pace bowling, taking 7 wickets from as many outings.
Ana Mesarovic
Ana Mesarovic plays as an all-rounder for the Serbia women’s national team, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm medium pace. Mesarovic has made a significant impact in T20I cricket, amassing 198 runs at an impressive average of 33.00 and a strike rate of 105/88 with four 25+ scores and a half-century as well, with her highest score being 80* against Bulgaria. She also has 9 wickets to her name.
Tamara Trajkovic
Tamara Trajkovic plays as an all-rounder for the Serbia women’s national team. Trajkovic bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast, contributing both with the bat and ball. In 16 T20I outings with the bat, she has scored 180 runs and picked 13 wickets in 11 innings as well. Recognized as one of Serbia’s top women cricketers, she is valued for her versatility and has been a regular.
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, Elena Prokic, Lara Jevremovic, Milica Perisic, Ana Mesarovic, Tamara Trajkovic
Match Details:
Date – July 8, 2025
Time – 3:45 AM IST
Venue – Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
