Romania vs Bulgaria - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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Avishka Iroshan
ROU
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Eranga De Silva
ROU
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Jakob Gul
BGR
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Janitha Fernando
ROU
Catches (1+)
Manmeet Koli
ROU
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Vasu Saini
ROU
Runs (20+)
Joshua Dowling
BGR
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Josak Khadka
ROU
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Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Ilfov County, Romania
Based on the last 14 T20 matches at this venue (since Oct 2020). 4 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEL vs HUN 20 Jun 2026 | 233/4 (20) | 222/7 (20) | 455 |
| BEL vs CHE 20 Jun 2026 | 184/8 (20) | 168/7 (20) | 352 |
| HUN vs BEL 21 Jun 2026 | 211/5 (20) | 124/10 (16.3) | 335 |
| CHE vs ROU 21 Jun 2026 | 229/3 (20) | 178/6 (20) | 407 |
| BEL vs ROU 21 Jun 2026 | 184/8 (20) | 176/9 (20) | 360 |
ROU at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Ramesh Satheesan
353 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Irfan Husain
10 wkts
BGR at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Top Scorer
Bakhtiar Tahiri
129 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Prakash Mishra
11 wkts
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Projected Win Probability
Romania
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Satheesan | 40.0 | 25 | 160.3 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 11 | 10.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 102.5 |
| Taranjeet Singh | 44.8 | 27 | 164.3 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 28 | 8.6 | 0.4 | - | - | 147.2 |
| Sivakumar Periyalwar | 11.2 | 13 | 87.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 23.7 |
| Manmeet Koli | 13.0 | 12 | 111.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 29 | 7.5 | 0.2 | - | - | 96.9 |
| Luca Petre | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 11.6 |
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| Ariyan Mohammed | 10.2 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.0 |
| Gohar Manan | 26.3 | 19 | 135.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 55.1 |
| Janitha Fernando | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.5 |
| Josak Khadka | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 27 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.5 |
| Rajendra Pisal | 18.4 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.0 |
| Rohit Kumar | 18.4 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | 18.4 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.0 |
| Avishka Iroshan | 18.4 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 40.0 |
Bulgaria
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hristo Lakov | 27.5 | 27 | 100.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 27 | 7.2 | 0.8 | - | 0.3 | 103.1 |
| Prakash Mishra | 17.2 | 11 | 153.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 85.8 |
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| Jakob Gul | 9.5 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.5 |
| Isa Zaroo | 9.5 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.5 |
| Oscar Duff | 9.5 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 55.5 |
| Joshua Dowling | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| Milen Gogev | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| Dimo Nikolov | 3.6 | 6 | 65.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 15 | 7.8 | 0.7 | - | - | 41.0 |
| Gagandeep Singh | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.7 |
| Danyal Ali Raja | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.7 |
| Zeerak Chughtai | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.7 |
| Manan Bashir | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.7 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.7 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranjeet Singh | Romania | 70.9 | 147.2 |
| Hristo Lakov | Bulgaria | 54.9 | 103.1 |
| Ramesh Satheesan | Romania | 53.0 | 102.5 |
| Manmeet Koli | Romania | 48.0 | 96.9 |
| Prakash Mishra | Bulgaria | 35.3 | 85.8 |
| Gohar Manan | Romania | 31.4 | 55.1 |
| Ariyan Mohammed | Romania | 23.2 | 57.0 |
| Jakob Gul | Bulgaria | 22.5 | 55.5 |
| Isa Zaroo | Bulgaria | 22.5 | 55.5 |
| Oscar Duff | Bulgaria | 22.5 | 55.5 |
| Rajendra Pisal | Romania | 21.4 | 40.0 |
| Rohit Kumar | Romania | 21.4 | 40.0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | Romania | 21.4 | 40.0 |
| Avishka Iroshan | Romania | 21.4 | 40.0 |
| Dimo Nikolov | Bulgaria | 21.0 | 41.0 |
| Gagandeep Singh | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.7 |
| Danyal Ali Raja | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.7 |
| Zeerak Chughtai | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.7 |
| Manan Bashir | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.7 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.7 |
| Janitha Fernando | Romania | 18.1 | 48.5 |
| Josak Khadka | Romania | 18.1 | 48.5 |
| Joshua Dowling | Bulgaria | 17.7 | 47.6 |
| Milen Gogev | Bulgaria | 17.7 | 47.6 |
| Sivakumar Periyalwar | Romania | 14.1 | 23.7 |
| Luca Petre | Romania | 5.1 | 11.6 |
Romania · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taranjeet Singh | lbw b Joshua Dowling | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Ramesh Satheesan | c Kushaal Krishnakumar b Anthony Dowling | 24 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Avishka Iroshan | c Anthony Dowling b Prakash Mishra | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 80 |
| Vasu Saini (c) | lbw b Prakash Mishra | 21 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 190.91 |
| Chamalka Fernando | c Anthony Dowling b Jakob Gul | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Irfan Husain | c Milen Gogev b Anthony Dowling | 40 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 173.91 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | c Manan Bashir b Prakash Mishra | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Eranga De Silva (wk) | b Anthony Dowling | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 87.5 |
| Shantanu Vashisht | c Isa Zaroo b Anthony Dowling | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 114.29 |
| Dilum Fernando | b Firas Hussain | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Josak Khadka | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bulgaria · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milen Gogev | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Joshua Dowling | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Oscar Duff | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Dowling | 3.2 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 8.75 | 1 | 1 |
| Prakash Mishra | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Jakob Gul (wk) | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Firas Hussain | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.67 | 0 | 0 |
Bulgaria · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hristo Lakov (c) | b Josak Khadka | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Isa Zaroo | b Vasu Saini | 49 | 47 | 3 | 2 | 104.26 |
| Milen Gogev | c Taranjeet Singh b Josak Khadka | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | c Shantanu Vashisht b Irfan Husain | 31 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 88.57 |
| Manan Bashir | c Shantanu Vashisht b Irfan Husain | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 110 |
| Firas Hussain | not out | 6* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jakob Gul (wk) | c Avishka Iroshan b Dilum Fernando | 21 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 210 |
| Anthony Dowling | not out | 0* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Romania · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josak Khadka | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Irfan Husain | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Taranjeet Singh | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Dilum Fernando | 3 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Vasu Saini (c) | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Irfan Husain
ROU
|
109.1 |
| 2 |
Prakash Mishra
BGR
|
107.5 |
| 3 |
Jakob Gul
BGR
|
82.3 |
| 4 |
Vasu Saini
ROU
|
75.5 |
| 5 |
Josak Khadka
ROU
|
70.6 |
| 6 |
Anthony Dowling
BGR
|
54.6 |
| 7 |
Isa Zaroo
BGR
|
51.1 |
| 8 |
Ramesh Satheesan
ROU
|
38.7 |
| 9 |
Kushaal Krishnakumar
BGR
|
30.3 |
| 10 |
Dilum Fernando
ROU
|
27.9 |
| 11 |
Taranjeet Singh
ROU
|
26.4 |
| 12 |
Manan Bashir
BGR
|
21.0 |
| 13 |
Firas Hussain
BGR
|
20.3 |
| 14 |
Joshua Dowling
BGR
|
15.1 |
| 15 |
Avishka Iroshan
ROU
|
12.9 |
| 16 |
Chamalka Fernando
ROU
|
12.6 |
| 17 |
Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage
ROU
|
12.4 |
| 18 |
Shantanu Vashisht
ROU
|
10.7 |
| 19 |
Eranga De Silva
ROU
|
8.0 |
| 20 |
Milen Gogev
BGR
|
4.7 |
| 21 |
Oscar Duff
BGR
|
4.5 |
| 22 |
Hristo Lakov
BGR
|
2.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
Romania vs Bulgaria – T20 Internationals 2026 Match Report | Statz
Romania won by 31 runs in the 71st match of 102 in the T20 Internationals 2026 season, played at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Ilfov County. It was a comprehensive home win for Romania, who now lead the head-to-head record against Bulgaria 5-1 across six meetings – their only loss coming back in October 2020.
Romania Bat First: Husain Steers the Innings
Romania won the toss and elected to bat. Opener Taranjeet Singh got them off to a bright start – 9 off 6 with two fours – before falling LBW at 16/1 in the second over. Ramesh Satheesan (24 off 17, SR 141) and Avishka Iroshan (12 off 15) steadied before Satheesan fell caught at 55/2 (over 5.1). Iroshan departed shortly after at 66/3 (over 6.2).
Vasu Saini injected momentum with 21 off 11 at a strike rate of 191, hitting three fours before going LBW at 86/4 (over 8.6). Chamalka Fernando (11 off 13) fell at 92/5 (over 9.6). The innings then wobbled through the middle overs – Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage (9 off 13) out at 106/6, Eranga De Silva (7 off 8) bowled at 129/7 – before Irfan Husain arrived and changed the game.
Husain blazed 40 off 23 balls (SR 174, 4 fours and a six) to lift Romania to 152/8 at over 17.4 before he fell caught. Dilum Fernando (7 off 7) went at 162/9 before Shantanu Vashisht (8 off 7) was caught on the last ball of the innings. Romania were all out for 164 in 19.2 overs.
For Bulgaria, Prakash Mishra was the standout bowler with 3/20 from 4 overs (economy 5.00), backed by Anthony Dowling with 4/28 from 3.2 overs and Jakob Gul (1/28 from 4).
Bulgaria Chase Falls Short: Double Wicket Blow Ends the Contest
Bulgaria needed 165 to win. Their chase started poorly – opener Hristo Lakov bowled for 2 off 7 at 10/1 (over 2.1), and Milen Gogev caught for a duck at 10/2 (over 2.3) by Josak Khadka.
Isa Zaroo and Kushaal Krishnakumar steadied with a partnership that took Bulgaria from 10/2 to 93, before both fell in the space of two balls. Zaroo was bowled for 49 off 47 at 93/3 (over 14.6) – the anchor of the innings – then Krishnakumar was caught for 31 off 35 at 93/4 (over 15.1). At that point Bulgaria needed 72 from 29 balls with only 6 wickets in hand.
Manan Bashir hit 11 off 10 (one six) before falling at 109/5 (over 17.3). Jakob Gul launched three sixes in a 21 off 10 cameo but was caught at 133/6 (over 19.3). Bulgaria finished on 133/6 from 20 overs – 31 runs short. Firas Hussain (6* off 6) and Anthony Dowling (0* off 3) saw out the overs.
For Romania, Irfan Husain took 1/29 from 4 overs, with Josak Khadka picking up 2/20 from 4 overs (economy 5.00). Vasu Saini chipped in with 1/28 from 4 overs.
Statz MVP: Irfan Husain
Irfan Husain takes the Statz MVP award with a rating of 108.95. Statz calculates impact based on match context – and Husain delivered on both fronts, smashing 40 off 23 in the first innings to rescue a wobbling Romania innings, then taking 1/29 with the ball to help restrict Bulgaria in the chase. There is no official Man of the Match for this fixture.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Irfan Husain (Romania) – 108.95 | 40 off 23 + 1/29 – match-winning all-round display
- Prakash Mishra (Bulgaria) – 107.42 | 3/20 from 4 overs, economy 5.00 – best figures of the match
- Jakob Gul (Bulgaria) – 82.24 | 1/28 bowling + 21 off 10 (SR 210, 3 sixes) in the chase
- Vasu Saini (Romania) – 75.47 | 21 off 11 batting (SR 191) + 1/28 bowling
- Josak Khadka (Romania) – 70.51 | 2/20 from 4 overs, economy 5.00, key early breakthrough
Turning Point
The match turned in the 15th over. Isa Zaroo was bowled for 49 at the score of 93/3 in over 14.6, then Kushaal Krishnakumar was caught off the next delivery at 93/4 (over 15.1). Two wickets in two balls wiped out the third and fourth wicket partnership in an instant. Bulgaria had been building a genuine chase – suddenly they were 93/4 with 72 still needed from 29 balls. The game was over at that moment.
Match Context
This was the 71st match of 102 in the 2026 T20 Internationals season. There are no points-table standings for associate T20I fixtures – these matches are part of ICC bilateral programming rather than a league format. Romania extended their head-to-head dominance over Bulgaria to 5-1, having lost just once in six meetings (October 2020 at Moara Vlasiei). Bulgaria travel home with plenty to work on – they were competitive to the halfway stage of their chase before the collapse.
Romania vs Bulgaria: who played
Romania won by 31 runs in T20I 2026 at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground on 8 May 2026. Isa Zaroo top-scored with 49 off 47 balls and Anthony Dowling took 4/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania XI: Taranjeet Singh, Ramesh Satheesan, Avishka Iroshan, Vasu Saini (c), Chamalka Fernando, Irfan Husain, Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage, Eranga De Silva (wk), Shantanu Vashisht, Dilum Fernando, Josak Khadka. Bulgaria XI: Hristo Lakov (c), Isa Zaroo, Milen Gogev, Kushaal Krishnakumar, Manan Bashir, Firas Hussain, Jakob Gul (wk), Anthony Dowling, Prakash Mishra, Joshua Dowling, Oscar Duff.
Who won Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania won by 31 runs.
When and where was Romania vs Bulgaria played?
Romania vs Bulgaria was played at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County on Friday 8 May 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania scored 164/10 in 19.2 overs. Bulgaria scored 133/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Irfan Husain was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 109/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Isa Zaroo top-scored with 49 off 47 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Anthony Dowling took 4/28 in 3.2 overs.