The opening fixture of the Serbia Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2026 brings an exciting regional battle as hosts Serbia Women welcome Croatia Women to the Lisičji Jarak Cricket Ground in Belgrade. Playing on familiar turf, Serbia will rely on their core unit to set a disciplined standard from ball one, while Croatia enter the contest eager to establish themselves early in the tournament. Without any past T20I head-to-head records between these two sides, both setups step into uncharted territory where quick reading of the surface will dictate who grabs initial control.
Squads:
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
Croatia Women’s Cricket Team
Pavla Senjug, Lidija Krvaric, Helen Leko, Sili Sebastian (WK), Morana Modric, Valentina Romani, Sanja Zmaic Peles, Tea Males, Helena Bosnic, Dora Pavelic, Ines Majdancic (WK), Mia Durdevac, Ivana Bogdanovic
Players to watch out:
Ana Mesarovic
Ana Mesarovic played 10 WT20I matches between 2024 and 2025, scoring 278 runs across 10 innings while remaining unbeaten three times. She maintains an average of 39.71 alongside a strike rate of 109.88 after facing 253 deliveries. Her career highlights include the highest score of 80*, two half-centuries, 38 boundaries, and 1 six.
Nadja Nojic
Nadja Nojic featured in 25 WT20I matches from 2022 to 2026, delivering 86.5 overs (521 balls) and capturing 23 wickets. She holds a solid bowling average of 21.04, an economy rate of 5.57, and a strike rate of 22.65. Her figures are highlighted by 4 maiden overs and a career-best performance of 3/9.
Erin Vukusic
Erin Vukusic made 4 WT20I appearances in 2024, scoring 197 runs across 4 innings while remaining unbeaten twice, giving her an average of 98.50. She struck at 121.60 facing 162 balls, featuring the highest of 85*, two fifties, and 21 fours. With the ball, she took 4 wickets in 16 overs (96 balls) with the best of 3/27, an average of 16.50, an economy rate of 4.12, and 1 maiden.
Helen Leko
Helen Leko represented her side in 10 WT20I matches spanning 2024 to 2025, bowling in 10 innings. She bowled 33.5 overs (203 deliveries) and picked up 6 wickets, yielding an average of 29.16. Her bowling economy stands at 5.17 with a strike rate of 33.83 and the best bowling spell of 1/5.
Pitch:
The venues features a synthetic matting pitch laid over a firm natural base to ensure reliable bounce in drier conditions. The surface tends to favor batters with predictable line and length, though the outfield can play slightly slower if moisture builds up early in the day.
Weather:
Hot and sunny conditions are expected, with highs reaching up to 31°C and nighttime lows around 18°C. The conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Elena Prokic, Lara Jevremovic, Magdalena Nikolic, Milica Perisic, Ana Mesarovic, Sladjana Matijevic, Pavla Senjug, Lidija Krvaric, Helen Leko, Sili Sebastian, Morana Modric
Match Details:
Date – September 04, 2026
Time – 1:30 PM IST
Venue – Lisicji Jarak Cricket Ground
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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