Both sides enter this crucial Match 4 searching for their first win of the ECA Women’s T20 European Cup 2026 after contrasting defeats in their opening fixtures. Austria Women currently occupy second place on the points table after falling short against Sweden in their first outing, while Bulgaria Women sit right behind them in third position. With league leaders Sweden building an early cushion at the top, a victory in this match is paramount for both Austria and Bulgaria to keep their tournament final hopes well within reach.
Squads:
Austria Women’s Cricket Team
Harjivan Bhullar, Andrea-Mae Zepeda, Priya Sabu (C), Anisha Nookala (WK), Ashmaan Saifee, Mallika Pathirannehelage, Sheetal Bhardwaj, Hadia Siddiqui, Pravitha Ganeshan, Prabhavathi Talloji, Vera Poglitsch, Prithaa Ganesan, Ashi Chopla, Shalika Ariyasinghage
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
Players to watch out:
Andrea-Mae Zepeda
Andrea-Mae Zepeda continues to show her quality with the bat, recently adding a solid 38 runs off 33 balls in her team’s opening fixture of the ECA Women’s European Cup. Known for her composure at the crease, her knock included a boundary and kept the innings stable under pressure. As one of the core figures in the batting setup, her form will be vital as the tournament progresses.
Mallika Pathirannehelage
Mallika Pathirannehelage demonstrated her effectiveness as a disciplined bowling option in her opening tournament match, delivering 2 economic overs. She picked up a key wicket while conceding just 6 runs, finishing with figures of 1 for 6 at a tight economy rate of 3.00. Her ability to apply pressure early on makes her an essential bowling weapon in short-format cricket.
Tanaya Dissanayake
Tanaya Dissanayake made a strong impression in her single tournament outing by contributing a valuable 35 runs off 38 deliveries. Anchoring the top order, she stroked 3 crisp boundaries and set a positive tone for her team. Her technique and steady temperament make her an important run-builder in the top order.
Stanislava Sarandeva
Stanislava Sarandeva is a prime wicket-taker in her side’s attack, having captured 19 wickets in 25 matches. Across 66 overs bowled in 23 innings, she maintains a solid economy rate of 7.19 and a strike rate of 20.84. Highlighted by a four-wicket haul with best figures of 4 for 17, her knack for breaking partnerships makes her a dangerous threat against any opposition.
Pitch:
Moara Vlasiei generally features a well-balanced track that tends to play as a flat batting surface where the ball comes nicely onto the bat. While batters can trust the bounce and score freely once settled, the pitch also offers helpful conditions for pace bowlers—particularly in terms of early swing—as well as sharp turn for spinners as the match progresses.
Weather:
The weather will be cloudy with daytime temperatures reaching a high of 13°C and dropping to a low of 7°C at night. Winds will be light out of the northwest at around 4 mph, alongside a low chance of light rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Harjivan Bhullar, Andrea-Mae Zepeda, Priya Sabu, Anisha Nookala, Ashmaan Saifee, Mallika Pathirannehelage, Aleksa Stoilova, Klimentina Kondakova, Martina Abadjieva, Nela Gocheva, Nevena Tropolova
Match Details:
Date – October 16, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest
Broadcast – European Cricket YouTube channel