Romania Women take on Greece Women in Match 7 of the Women’s Continental Cup 2026, setting up a contest between familiar European rivals. Romania come into the fixture seeking momentum on home turf, while Greece carry the confidence of a squad that has consistently held the upper hand in their past encounters. Both teams bring clear strengths to the table, making this an intriguing battle between Romania’s individual match-winners and Greece’s cohesive match play.
Greece hold a dominant head-to-head record against Romania, having won all 5 of their previous T20I encounters. Greece’s bowling attack has regularly proven to be the difference-maker, led by key figures like Aggeliki Savvani and Maria Syrioti, who have consistently restricted Romania’s scoring options. Romania, on the other hand, will be desperate to break this winless streak and finally claim their first head-to-head victory on home soil.
Squads:
Romania Women’s Cricket Team
Stefania Tudorache, Rebecca Blake, Madalina Marin, Clara Popa, Ashaani Durayalage, Chirila Ana, Sorina Moise, Raducu Andreea, Iuliana Muntean, Cristina Cirlig, Crina Hotescu, Florentina Radu, Madalina Chereches, Arumadura Dineshi, Ramona Chirila, Daniela Chirita, Cristiana Sanda
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:
Rebecca Blake
Rebecca Blake has been nothing short of exceptional for Romania Women. In her single match, she delivered a masterclass with an unbeaten 62 off 67 balls, featuring 5 crisp boundaries. Remaining not out, she currently holds a strike rate of 92.53. Her steady presence at the crease provided the exact backbone her side needed to set up a competitive stance.
Iuliana Muntean
Iuliana Muntean brought immediate impact to the bowling attack for Romania Women. Over her 3 overs, she picked up 2 wickets while conceding 24 runs, giving her an economy rate of 8.00 and best bowling figures of 2/24. Her ability to strike at a key moment provided crucial breakthroughs for her team. She showed great control in keeping the opposition batters on their toes.
Maria Syrioti
Maria Syrioti stands out as a genuine all-rounder in WT20Is, building an impressive career tally across 42 matches between 2022 and 2026. With the bat, she has compiled 544 runs in 33 innings at an average of 20.92, anchored by a career-best score of 56 and a half-century. Her bowling effort is equally strong, having taken 45 wickets in 39 innings at a frugal economy rate of 5.07 and a strike rate of 17.80. Highlighted by career-best bowling figures of 5/20, including one five-wicket haul, her dual threat makes her a mainstay in the lineup.
Aggeliki Savvani
Aggeliki Savvani has established herself as a lethal option in WT20I cricket over her 37 appearances from 2022 to 2026. Across 36 bowling innings, she has claimed 36 wickets while maintaining a remarkably sharp strike rate of 17.41 and a steady economy of 5.50. Her outstanding career-best figures of 6/5 highlight her ability to single-handedly dismantle opposition batting orders. With an overall bowling average of 15.97, she consistently delivers game-changing spells under pressure.
Pitch:
As continental Europe’s only dedicated turf ground, the Moara Vlasiei pitch generally plays as a true batter-friendly surface. It offers consistent bounce and minimal assistance for movement, consistently yielding high-scoring white-ball fixtures.
Weather:
Expect mostly sunny conditions in Moara Vlăsiei, with temperatures reaching a high of 27°C and dropping to a low of 19°C. The conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Stefania Tudorache, Rebecca Blake, Madalina Marin, Clara Popa, Ashaani Durayalage, Chirila Ana, Alexandra Koyrkoulou, Dafni Vlachopoulou, Eleni Voulgari, Maria Polymeri, Thaleia Koula
Match Details:
Date – August 28, 2026
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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