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
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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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Romania
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Projected Win Probability
Romania
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramesh Satheesan | 39.1 | 25 | 158.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 10 | 10.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 99.5 |
| Taranjeet Singh | 41.1 | 25 | 163.9 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 27 | 8.2 | 0.4 | - | - | 137.6 |
| Avishka Iroshan | 26.4 | 20 | 138.0 | 2.2 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 57.6 |
| Vasu Saini | 29.5 | 20 | 144.3 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 24 | 7.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 104.2 |
| Chamalka Fernando | 18.3 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 36.0 |
| Irfan Husain | 14.2 | 11 | 140.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 62.5 |
| Shantanu Vashisht | 11.1 | 7 | 153.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 19 | 6.6 | 0.7 | - | - | 86.4 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | 10.2 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 53.1 |
| Eranga De Silva | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 11.6 |
| Dilum Fernando | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.6 |
| Josak Khadka | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.6 |
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| Manmeet Koli | 12.9 | 12 | 111.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 29 | 7.5 | 0.2 | - | - | 96.9 |
| Ariyan Mohammed | 10.2 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.0 |
| Gohar Manan | 26.2 | 19 | 135.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 54.9 |
| Janitha Fernando | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 48.5 |
| Rajendra Pisal | 18.3 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 39.9 |
| Rohit Kumar | 18.3 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 39.9 |
| Sivakumar Periyalwar | 11.2 | 13 | 87.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 23.7 |
| Luca Petre | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 11.6 |
Bulgaria
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hristo Lakov | 24.4 | 25 | 98.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 25 | 7.2 | 0.7 | - | 0.3 | 92.1 |
| Isa Zaroo | 26.4 | 21 | 135.0 | 2.4 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 58.2 |
| Milen Gogev | 24.5 | 19 | 138.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 1.0 | - | - | 86.9 |
| Prakash Mishra | 17.1 | 11 | 153.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 26 | 7.3 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 91.8 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | 20.7 | 16 | 135.0 | 1.7 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 47.8 |
| Manan Bashir | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 41.7 |
| Firas Hussain | 13.2 | 10 | 140.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 60.3 |
| Jakob Gul | 9.4 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 51.6 |
| Oscar Duff | 9.4 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 51.6 |
| Anthony Dowling | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 2.0 | - | - | 59.7 |
| Joshua Dowling | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 43.7 |
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| Dimo Nikolov | 3.6 | 5 | 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 | 37.6 |
| Danyal Ali Raja | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.6 |
| Zeerak Chughtai | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 37.6 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taranjeet Singh | Romania | 65.6 | 137.6 |
| Vasu Saini | Romania | 51.5 | 104.2 |
| Ramesh Satheesan | Romania | 51.1 | 99.5 |
| Hristo Lakov | Bulgaria | 48.9 | 92.1 |
| Manmeet Koli | Romania | 48.0 | 96.9 |
| Milen Gogev | Bulgaria | 44.5 | 86.9 |
| Shantanu Vashisht | Romania | 44.1 | 86.4 |
| Prakash Mishra | Bulgaria | 38.8 | 91.8 |
| Isa Zaroo | Bulgaria | 36.4 | 58.2 |
| Avishka Iroshan | Romania | 36.4 | 57.6 |
| Anthony Dowling | Bulgaria | 34.7 | 59.7 |
| Gohar Manan | Romania | 31.3 | 54.9 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | Bulgaria | 30.7 | 47.8 |
| Manan Bashir | Bulgaria | 27.0 | 41.7 |
| Irfan Husain | Romania | 24.2 | 62.5 |
| Firas Hussain | Bulgaria | 23.2 | 60.3 |
| Ariyan Mohammed | Romania | 23.2 | 57.0 |
| Rajendra Pisal | Romania | 21.3 | 39.9 |
| Rohit Kumar | Romania | 21.3 | 39.9 |
| Dimo Nikolov | Bulgaria | 21.0 | 41.0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | Romania | 20.2 | 53.1 |
| Gagandeep Singh | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.6 |
| Danyal Ali Raja | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.6 |
| Zeerak Chughtai | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.6 |
| Jakob Gul | Bulgaria | 19.4 | 51.6 |
| Oscar Duff | Bulgaria | 19.4 | 51.6 |
| Chamalka Fernando | Romania | 18.3 | 36.0 |
| Janitha Fernando | Romania | 18.1 | 48.5 |
| Dilum Fernando | Romania | 15.1 | 44.6 |
| Josak Khadka | Romania | 15.1 | 44.6 |
| Joshua Dowling | Bulgaria | 14.7 | 43.7 |
| Sivakumar Periyalwar | Romania | 14.1 | 23.7 |
| Luca Petre | Romania | 5.1 | 11.6 |
| Eranga De Silva | Romania | 5.1 | 11.6 |
Romania · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taranjeet Singh | c Manan Bashir b Jakob Gul | 35 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Ramesh Satheesan | not out | 65* | 35 | 2 | 5 | 185.71 |
| Irfan Husain | b Jakob Gul | 14 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
| Avishka Iroshan | run out (Milen Gogev) | 31 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 206.67 |
| Janitha Fernando | not out | 30* | 12 | 0 | 4 | 250 |
Bulgaria · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagandeep Singh | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Anthony Dowling | 3 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Oscar Duff | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Jakob Gul | 3 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 15.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Prakash Mishra | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Milen Gogev | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Bulgaria · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isa Zaroo | b Dilum Fernando | 41 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 227.78 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | c Eranga De Silva b Josak Khadka | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Milen Gogev | c Josak Khadka b Dilum Fernando | 20 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 100 |
| Manan Bashir (wk) | not out | 56* | 28 | 2 | 4 | 200 |
| Jakob Gul | st Eranga De Silva b Dilum Fernando | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Hristo Lakov (c) | not out | 17* | 13 | 1 | 0 | 130.77 |
Romania · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manmeet Koli | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Josak Khadka | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Janitha Fernando | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 5.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Dilum Fernando | 3 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 6.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Chamalka Fernando | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 12.33 | 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 |
Dilum Fernando
ROU
|
105.9 |
| 2 |
Manan Bashir
BGR
|
85.4 |
| 3 |
Janitha Fernando
ROU
|
79.1 |
| 4 |
Isa Zaroo
BGR
|
77.1 |
| 5 |
Ramesh Satheesan
ROU
|
71.9 |
| 6 |
Avishka Iroshan
ROU
|
50.8 |
| 7 |
Jakob Gul
BGR
|
42.3 |
| 8 |
Taranjeet Singh
ROU
|
41.5 |
| 9 |
Milen Gogev
BGR
|
29.2 |
| 10 |
Irfan Husain
ROU
|
28.0 |
| 11 |
Josak Khadka
ROU
|
25.0 |
| 12 |
Hristo Lakov
BGR
|
22.8 |
| 13 |
Oscar Duff
BGR
|
13.1 |
| 14 |
Prakash Mishra
BGR
|
7.5 |
| 15 |
Chamalka Fernando
ROU
|
7.1 |
| 16 |
Kushaal Krishnakumar
BGR
|
7.0 |
| 17 |
Anthony Dowling
BGR
|
7.0 |
| 18 |
Manmeet Koli
ROU
|
6.1 |
| 19 |
Gagandeep Singh
BGR
|
5.2 |
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 beat Bulgaria by 38 runs in the 74th match of 102 in the T20 Internationals 2026 at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Ilfov County. Romania won the toss and elected to bat, posting a commanding 191/3 from their 15 overs. Bulgaria’s chase fell short at 153/4 from 15. It is Romania’s second consecutive win over Bulgaria in this series – they won by 31 runs on 8 May – and their overall head-to-head record now stands at six wins from seven matches against their opponents.
First Innings: Romania Post 191/3
Romania came out swinging. Taranjeet Singh opened with 35 off 21 – six fours and a six at a strike rate of 167 – before he was caught at 60/1 in over 5.2. Ramesh Satheesan was the mainstay through the middle, contributing 65 off 35 – two fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 186 – and finishing not out.
Irfan Husain hit a quick 14 off 7 including a six at 200 strike rate before being bowled at 89/2 in over 7.4. Avishka Iroshan then produced a devastating cameo: 31 off 15 at 207 strike rate with three sixes, run out at 131/3 in over 10.5. Janitha Fernando finished the innings in explosive fashion – 30 off 12 with four sixes at an astonishing 250 strike rate.
For Bulgaria, Jakob Gul was the standout with 2 wickets for 47 from 3 overs. The rest of the attack struggled, with Anthony Dowling (0/45 off 3) and Gagandeep Singh (0/33 off 2) taking punishment.
Second Innings: Bulgaria Come Up Short at 153/4
Bulgaria’s chase started promisingly. Isa Zaroo blazed 41 off 18 at a strike rate of 228 – eight fours – before being bowled at 69/1 in over 5.6. Kushaal Krishnakumar went early for 7, caught at 17/1 in over 1.3.
Milen Gogev made 20 off 20 before being caught at 72/3 in over 7.3. Jakob Gul contributed 5 before being stumped out at 81/4 in over 9.1. Manan Bashir hit a superb 56* off 28 – two fours and four sixes at 200 strike rate – but he was left stranded with insufficient support. Hristo Lakov added 17* from 13 in the closing overs, but Bulgaria finished 38 short at 153/4.
Dilum Fernando was the decisive bowler for Romania: 3/19 off 3 overs at economy 6.33. Janitha Fernando (0/17 off 3, economy 5.67) was tidy, and Josak Khadka chipped in with 1/35.
Statz MVP: Dilum Fernando
Dilum Fernando takes the Statz MVP award with a Statz rating of 105.8. His 3/19 off 3 overs – including the critical wickets of Zaroo and two others – was the bowling performance that kept Romania on top throughout the chase. Statz calculates impact based on match context. The official Man of the Match went to Ramesh Satheesan – a defensible call given his 65* off 35, but Dilum’s bowling contribution was arguably more match-defining in terms of impact.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Dilum Fernando (Romania) – Statz rating 105.8 – 3/19 off 3 overs. The wickets that killed Bulgaria’s chase stone dead.
- Manan Bashir (Bulgaria) – Statz rating 85.34 – 56* off 28 at 200 strike rate. Superb innings in a losing cause.
- Janitha Fernando (Romania) – Statz rating 79.06 – 30 off 12 to finish the innings, plus a tidy 3 overs with the ball at economy 5.67.
- Isa Zaroo (Bulgaria) – Statz rating 77.0 – 41 off 18 at a strike rate of 228. Gave Bulgaria hope before being cleaned up at 69/1.
- Ramesh Satheesan (Romania) – Statz rating 71.81 – 65* off 35, five sixes, official Man of the Match. The anchor of the Romania innings.
Turning Point
The dismissal of Isa Zaroo – bowled by Dilum Fernando at 69/1 in over 5.6 – was the moment the match shifted. Zaroo had been hitting the ball to all parts and was dragging Bulgaria back into the game. With him gone, the asking rate climbed sharply and the next three wickets fell without anyone building a meaningful partnership beyond Manan Bashir.
Match Context
This was the 74th match of 102 in the T20 Internationals 2026. ICC T20I rankings data is unavailable for these associate nations at this stage of the competition. Romania’s dominance over Bulgaria is clear: six wins from seven head-to-head matches, with Bulgaria’s only win coming back in October 2020. Romania are winning this three-match series 2-0 with one game still to play. Bulgaria’s batters showed more fight here than in game one, but they still need a bowling attack capable of defending totals.
Full scorecard: statz.ai/cricket/fixtures/69915/romania-vs-bulgaria/scorecard
Romania vs Bulgaria: who played
Romania won by 38 runs in T20I 2026 at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground on 9 May 2026. Ramesh Satheesan top-scored with 65 off 35 balls and Dilum Fernando took 3/19.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania XI: Taranjeet Singh, Ramesh Satheesan, Irfan Husain, Avishka Iroshan, Janitha Fernando, Vasu Saini (c), Manmeet Koli, Dilum Fernando, Chamalka Fernando, Josak Khadka, Eranga De Silva (wk). Bulgaria XI: Isa Zaroo, Kushaal Krishnakumar, Milen Gogev, Manan Bashir (wk), Jakob Gul, Hristo Lakov (c), Anthony Dowling, Oscar Duff, Prakash Mishra, Dimo Nikolov, Gagandeep Singh.
Who won Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania won by 38 runs.
When and where was Romania vs Bulgaria played?
Romania vs Bulgaria was played at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County on Saturday 9 May 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania scored 191/3 in 15 overs. Bulgaria scored 153/4 in 15 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Dilum Fernando was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 106/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Ramesh Satheesan top-scored with 65 off 35 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Dilum Fernando took 3/19 in 3 overs.