Greece Women currently sit at the bottom of Group B in the Women’s Continental Cup 2026, still searching for their first win of the tournament after dropping their initial 2 matches, which leaves them on 0 points with a harsh net run rate of -5.333. On the other hand, Norway Women head into this clash sitting second in the Group B standings, having secured a victory in their opening game to collect 2 points alongside an NRR of +0.118.
For Greece, finding stability in the top order will be top priority if they want to give themselves a fighting chance in this contest. Batter Aggeliki-ioanna Argyropoulou has provided a couple of promising starts, but the rest of the unit needs to build solid partnerships to set or chase down a competitive score. Meanwhile, Adamantia Makri will need to lead the bowling charge to keep the Norwegian batters under control during the middle overs.
Norway enter as clear favorites following their positive opening performance, driven by top-order runs from Bijeyata Kumari and lower-order calm from Mirab Razwan and Ramya Immadi. Their bowling lineup looks well-rounded with Immadi and Razwan chipping in during crucial moments, giving them plenty of flexibility. If Norway can maintain their overall discipline and build early pressure with the new ball, they stand a strong chance of securing back-to-back wins and tightening their grip on the top two spots in Group B.
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
Norway Women’s Cricket Team
Ayesha Hasan, Lizzie Stanfergin, Vidya Viyala, Mirab Sajjad, Purvi Kumari, Ramya Immadi, Anushka Gorad, Bijeyata Kumari, Alina Aslam, Lopamudra Sahoo, Mirab Razwan, Paridhi Agrawal, Prachi Kumari
Players to watch out:
Aggeliki-ioanna Argyropoulou
Representing Greece Women, Aggeliki-ioanna Argyropoulou has featured in 2 matches during the 2026 campaign. Across her 2 innings at the crease, she has accumulated a total of 31 runs with a top score of 17. She currently maintains an average of 15.50 and a strike rate of 65.95 while striking 2 boundaries along the way.
Bijeyata Kumari
Playing for Norway Women, Bijeyata Kumari made an instant impact in her lone appearance this tournament. In her single batting innings, she scored a solid 28 runs, which stands as her highest score so far. She compiled her runs off 40 delivery faces at a strike rate of 70.00, finding the fence once for a boundary.
Adamantia Makri
Adamantia Makri has been an active contributor for Greece Women across 2 matches in the tournament. With the bat, she has managed 6 runs in 2 innings with a top score of 5. She has also chipped in with the ball, bowling 4 overs across 2 innings to claim 1 wicket with best figures of 1/22.
Mirab Razwan
Norway Women’s Mirab Razwan made her mark in her single appearance during the competition. She proved handy lower down the order, staying unbeaten on 5 off 4 balls at a strike rate of 125.00. With her bowling, she delivered a full 4-over spell, taking 1 wicket for 30 runs.
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:
Alexandra Koyrkoulou, Dafni Vlachopoulou, Eleni Voulgari, Maria Polymeri, Thaleia Koula, Adamantia Makri, Ayesha Hasan, Lizzie Stanfergin, Vidya Viyala, Mirab Sajjad, Ramya Immadi
Match Details:
Date – August 29, 2026
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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