Bulgaria Women will take on Turkey Women in the 6th match of the Women’s T20I Quadrangular Series in Bulgaria, scheduled for July 8, 2025, at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski in Sofia. The match is set to begin at 7:45 PM IST, making it an evening fixture that could see changing conditions as the game progresses. Both teams are looking to assert themselves in the tournament, with Bulgaria aiming to make the most of home advantage and Turkey eager to register a statement win.
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
Turkey Women’s Cricket Team
Gulhatun Keles, Melike Bayram, Zehra Akpinar, Duygu Tekyildirim, Ezgi Nur Kilic, Goksu Ayan, Hacer Celik, Ruveyda Cenik, Yaprak Karadogan, Gulce Cengiz, Hanim Kavasoglu, Saliha Ozkunduz, Sila Yildirim, Suzan Turan
Players to watch out:
Gabriela Ilarionova
Gabriela Ilarionova plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler for the Bulgaria women’s national team. Ilarionova has established herself as a key bowler, appearing in both T20I and T10 formats. In 12 T20I outings so far, she has scalped 8 wickets, at an economy rate of 7.59, and added 44 runs from 11 innings.
Bilyana Shotorova
Bilyana Shotorova plays as an all-rounder for the Bulgaria women’s national team, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm medium pace. In 11 T20I innings with the ball she has bagged 6 wickets and scored some valuable 23 runs with the bat. Known for her versatility and experience, Shotorova is considered a key player in the setup.
Gulhatun Keles
Gulhatun Keles plays as a right-handed batter and bowls right-arm medium-fast for the Turkey women’s national cricket team. Keles made her international debut at age 17 on May 29, 2023, against Sweden during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. She is recognized as a promising young player, contributing both with the bat and ball, and is regarded as one of the key emerging talents in Turkish women’s cricket.
Ezgi Nur Kilic
Ezgi Nur Kilic plays as an all-rounder for the Turkey women’s national team, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm medium-fast. Kilic is recognized for her versatility on the field, contributing both with the bat and ball. She has scored 42 and struck 6 wickets in just 6 T20s, notably also picking a 3-wicket haul against France Women.
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:
Aleksa Stoilova, Nevena Tropolova, Detelina Ruynekova, Magdalena Zdravkova, Stanislava Sarandeva, Bilyana Shotorova, Gulhatun Keles, Melike Bayram, Zehra Akpinar, Duygu Tekyildirim, Ezgi Nur Kilic
Match Details:
Date – July 8, 2025
Time – 7:45 AM IST
Venue – Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
