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
Wickets (1+)
Josak Khadka
ROU
Wickets (1+)
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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 | 44.4 | 28 | 161.6 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 9 | 10.3 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 106.6 |
| Irfan Husain | 27.0 | 18 | 146.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 17 | 8.2 | 0.4 | - | - | 76.5 |
| Vasu Saini | 31.0 | 21 | 146.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 23 | 7.4 | 0.4 | - | 0.2 | 103.6 |
| Avishka Iroshan | 29.0 | 19 | 155.9 | 2.6 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 63.3 |
| Chamalka Fernando | 19.8 | 15 | 131.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.6 | 0.0 | - | - | 71.8 |
| Janitha Fernando | 18.3 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 24 | 8.3 | 0.0 | - | - | 68.9 |
| Parveen Kumar | 18.3 | 14 | 135.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 44.0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | 10.2 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.6 | 0.5 | - | - | 57.2 |
| Manmeet Koli | 12.9 | 12 | 111.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 29 | 8.7 | 0.1 | - | - | 75.0 |
| Eranga De Silva | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 15.7 |
| Luca Petre | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.6 | 0.0 | - | - | 44.6 |
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| Taranjeet Singh | 40.9 | 25 | 164.2 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 25 | 8.2 | 0.4 | - | - | 133.4 |
| Shantanu Vashisht | 11.1 | 7 | 153.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 19 | 6.6 | 0.7 | - | - | 86.4 |
| Dilum Fernando | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 23 | 7.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 72.8 |
| Josak Khadka | 5.1 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 26 | 7.5 | 0.5 | - | - | 67.1 |
| Ariyan Mohammed | 10.2 | 8 | 130.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 26 | 7.6 | 0.3 | - | 0.2 | 57.0 |
| Gohar Manan | 26.2 | 19 | 135.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 54.9 |
| 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 |
Bulgaria
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isa Zaroo | 28.8 | 22 | 133.2 | 3.2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 60.5 |
| Hristo Lakov | 18.0 | 18 | 100.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 20 | 7.2 | 0.6 | - | 0.2 | 73.2 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | 22.9 | 18 | 129.6 | 1.4 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 43.8 |
| Milen Gogev | 13.5 | 12 | 112.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 22 | 8.5 | 0.3 | - | 0.3 | 51.7 |
| Prakash Mishra | 17.1 | 11 | 153.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 26 | 7.9 | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 86.0 |
| Manan Bashir | 22.4 | 14 | 156.9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | - | 50.4 |
| Firas Hussain | 13.2 | 10 | 140.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 25 | 8.6 | 0.0 | - | - | 59.7 |
| Jakob Gul | 10.5 | 7 | 142.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 28 | 8.8 | 0.0 | - | - | 73.7 |
| Huzaif Yousuf | 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 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 23 | 7.6 | 0.0 | - | 0.3 | 44.1 |
| Joshua Dowling | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 28 | 8.4 | 0.5 | - | - | 56.9 |
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| Anthony Dowling | 4.7 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 29 | 8.7 | 1.0 | - | - | 75.5 |
| Gagandeep Singh | 17.0 | 13 | 135.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 29 | 8.1 | 0.0 | - | - | 66.4 |
| Dimo Nikolov | 3.6 | 5 | 65.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 15 | 7.8 | 0.7 | - | - | 41.0 |
| 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 | 63.4 | 133.4 |
| Ramesh Satheesan | Romania | 54.9 | 106.6 |
| Vasu Saini | Romania | 51.2 | 103.6 |
| Shantanu Vashisht | Romania | 44.1 | 86.4 |
| Anthony Dowling | Bulgaria | 39.6 | 75.5 |
| Irfan Husain | Romania | 38.3 | 76.5 |
| Hristo Lakov | Bulgaria | 38.1 | 73.2 |
| Manmeet Koli | Romania | 37.0 | 75.0 |
| Prakash Mishra | Bulgaria | 36.0 | 86.0 |
| Isa Zaroo | Bulgaria | 35.5 | 60.5 |
| Jakob Gul | Bulgaria | 33.6 | 73.7 |
| Avishka Iroshan | Romania | 32.2 | 63.3 |
| Gohar Manan | Romania | 31.3 | 54.9 |
| Josak Khadka | Romania | 31.3 | 67.1 |
| Dilum Fernando | Romania | 31.2 | 72.8 |
| Janitha Fernando | Romania | 30.2 | 68.9 |
| Chamalka Fernando | Romania | 29.8 | 71.8 |
| Manan Bashir | Bulgaria | 28.9 | 50.4 |
| Parveen Kumar | Romania | 28.3 | 44.0 |
| Gagandeep Singh | Bulgaria | 27.0 | 66.4 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | Bulgaria | 26.1 | 43.8 |
| Joshua Dowling | Bulgaria | 26.0 | 56.9 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | Romania | 25.3 | 57.2 |
| Firas Hussain | Bulgaria | 24.7 | 59.7 |
| Ariyan Mohammed | Romania | 23.2 | 57.0 |
| Milen Gogev | Bulgaria | 21.4 | 51.7 |
| Rajendra Pisal | Romania | 21.3 | 39.9 |
| Rohit Kumar | Romania | 21.3 | 39.9 |
| Dimo Nikolov | Bulgaria | 21.0 | 41.0 |
| Danyal Ali Raja | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.6 |
| Zeerak Chughtai | Bulgaria | 20.0 | 37.6 |
| Huzaif Yousuf | Bulgaria | 19.4 | 51.6 |
| Luca Petre | Romania | 15.1 | 44.6 |
| Sivakumar Periyalwar | Romania | 14.1 | 23.7 |
| Oscar Duff | Bulgaria | 14.1 | 44.1 |
| Eranga De Silva | Romania | 10.2 | 15.7 |
Romania · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irfan Husain | c Hristo Lakov b Joshua Dowling | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120 |
| Vasu Saini (c) | run out (Milen Gogev) | 72 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 141.18 |
| Chamalka Fernando (wk) | c Hristo Lakov b Milen Gogev | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parveen Kumar | c Anthony Dowling b Prakash Mishra | 18 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 94.74 |
| Shantanu Vashisht | c Oscar Duff b Prakash Mishra | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | st Kushaal Krishnakumar b Jakob Gul | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Avishka Iroshan | c Isa Zaroo b Gagandeep Singh | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Janitha Fernando | c Jakob Gul b Hristo Lakov | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Manmeet Koli | c Anthony Dowling b Hristo Lakov | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dilum Fernando | not out | 11* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110 |
| Luca Petre | not out | 9* | 5 | 0 | 1 | 180 |
Bulgaria · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milen Gogev | 3.1 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.1 | 1 | 0 |
| Joshua Dowling | 2.5 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 11.2 | 5 | 0 |
| Prakash Mishra | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Jakob Gul | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Gagandeep Singh | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Dowling | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Hristo Lakov (c) | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 |
Bulgaria · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isa Zaroo | c Chamalka Fernando b Irfan Husain | 30 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 150 |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar (wk) | c Vasu Saini b Irfan Husain | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 |
| Milen Gogev | c Chamalka Fernando b Dilum Fernando | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Hristo Lakov (c) | b Vasu Saini | 25 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 119.05 |
| Manan Bashir | c Janitha Fernando b Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Jakob Gul | b Manmeet Koli | 30 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 150 |
| Huzaif Yousuf | lbw b Vasu Saini | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Gagandeep Singh | c Manmeet Koli b Janitha Fernando | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Joshua Dowling | c Luca Petre b Luca Petre | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Prakash Mishra | not out | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Anthony Dowling | not out | 1* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Romania · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manmeet Koli | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Irfan Husain | 3 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Dilum Fernando | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Vasu Saini (c) | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Janitha Fernando | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Luca Petre | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 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 |
Vasu Saini
ROU
|
118.0 |
| 2 |
Jakob Gul
BGR
|
94.0 |
| 3 |
Hristo Lakov
BGR
|
75.1 |
| 4 |
Janitha Fernando
ROU
|
60.7 |
| 5 |
Prakash Mishra
BGR
|
60.0 |
| 6 |
Irfan Husain
ROU
|
55.6 |
| 7 |
Isa Zaroo
BGR
|
53.0 |
| 8 |
Milen Gogev
BGR
|
44.4 |
| 9 |
Dilum Fernando
ROU
|
41.5 |
| 10 |
Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage
ROU
|
41.3 |
| 11 |
Luca Petre
ROU
|
37.3 |
| 12 |
Joshua Dowling
BGR
|
22.3 |
| 13 |
Parveen Kumar
ROU
|
20.2 |
| 14 |
Manmeet Koli
ROU
|
19.7 |
| 15 |
Gagandeep Singh
BGR
|
17.2 |
| 16 |
Shantanu Vashisht
ROU
|
4.1 |
| 17 |
Huzaif Yousuf
BGR
|
3.5 |
| 18 |
Anthony Dowling
BGR
|
2.8 |
| 19 |
Kushaal Krishnakumar
BGR
|
2.3 |
| 20 |
Manan Bashir
BGR
|
0.6 |
| 21 |
Avishka Iroshan
ROU
|
0.5 |
| 22 |
Chamalka Fernando
ROU
|
0.0 |
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 30 runs in the 80th match of 102 in the T20 Internationals 2026 series at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County. Romania won the toss and elected to bat, posting 154/9 before restricting Bulgaria to 124/9. Romania lead the all-time head-to-head 8-1 with one no result – domination that shows no sign of easing.
First Innings – Romania
Romania posted 154/9 in 20 overs on the back of a controlled innings from Vasu Saini. The top order made a brisk start with Irfan Husain hitting 6 off 5 before being caught at 1.5 overs (score 15). Chamalka Fernando made 0 off 2, caught at 2.2 overs (score 16). Saini carried the innings – his 72 off 51 (7 fours, 1 six, SR 141) was run out at 16.6 overs with the score at 129, ending the main partnership anchor.
Parveen Kumar contributed 18 off 19 (dismissed caught at 8.2 overs, score 64), while Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage made 9 off 10 before being stumped at 13.4 overs (score 93). Janitha Fernando hit a bright 12 off 9 (2 fours, dismissed caught at 17.3 overs, score 133), with Dilum Fernando (11* off 10) and Luca Petre (9* off 5, 1 six) seeing out the innings.
For Bulgaria, Jakob Gul was economical with 1/19 from 4 overs (Econ 4.75), and Hristo Lakov took 2/11 from his 2 overs (Econ 5.50). Prakash Mishra picked up 2/25 from 4 overs (Econ 6.25).
Second Innings – Bulgaria
Bulgaria fell well short, finishing on 124/9 in 20 overs. Isa Zaroo gave the chase early impetus with 30 off 20 (3 fours, 1 six, SR 150) before being caught at 5.2 overs (score 35). Kushaal Krishnakumar made just 2 off 9, dismissed caught at 3.1 overs (score 22). Hristo Lakov was Bulgaria’s second-best with 25 off 21 (3 fours) before being bowled at 11.5 overs with the score at 81. Jakob Gul tried to drag Bulgaria back into it with 30 off 20 (2 fours, 2 sixes) at number six but was bowled at 18.3 overs (score 120) with the target out of reach.
Romania’s bowling was accurate throughout. Irfan Husain took 2/18 from 3 overs (Econ 6.00), Vasu Saini claimed 2/11 from 2 overs (Econ 5.50), and Janitha Fernando was the most parsimonious with 1/4 from 2 overs (Econ 2.00). Dilum Fernando (1/22 from 3 overs) and Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage (1/16 from 3 overs) were also among the wickets.
Statz MVP – Vasu Saini
Vasu Saini is the clear Statz MVP with an MI rating of 118.38. The formula calculates impact based on match context, and Saini’s all-round performance – 72 off 51 with the bat plus 2/11 from 2 overs with the ball – made him the decisive influence in the match. No official Man of the Match was awarded. With 208 Dream11 points he was comfortably the top fantasy scorer too.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Vasu Saini (Romania) – 208 Dream11 pts | 72 off 51 plus 2/11 – the complete all-round performance
- Hristo Lakov (Bulgaria) – 125 Dream11 pts | 2/11 from 2 overs plus 25 off 21 with the bat
- Jakob Gul (Bulgaria) – 104 Dream11 pts | 1/19 bowling plus 30 off 20 – Bulgaria’s best all-round effort
- Prakash Mishra (Bulgaria) – 68 Dream11 pts | 2/25 from 4 overs, nagging line and length
- Janitha Fernando (Romania) – 68 Dream11 pts | 1/4 from 2 overs plus 12 off 9 – value in both departments
Turning Point
The dismissal of Hristo Lakov at 11.5 overs with Bulgaria on 81 was the moment the chase became insurmountable. Bowled by Irfan Husain for 25, Lakov had been providing solidity after early wickets. With him gone, Bulgaria needed 73 from 49 balls with lower-order batters. Jakob Gul threatened briefly but his dismissal at 18.3 overs (score 120) confirmed Romania’s win.
Match Context
This was the 80th match of 102 in the T20 Internationals 2026 series. No ICC rankings table was available for this fixture. Romania have been dominant throughout this series at Moara Vlasiei – winning all four completed matches against Bulgaria this week by margins of 31 runs, 38 runs, 17 runs (D/L) and now 30 runs. Bulgaria have struggled to contain Romania’s batting, with Saini and the middle order consistently finding the boundary. Romania’s bowling variety – featuring Sri Lankan-heritage players alongside European nationals – has proved too much for Bulgaria’s top order throughout the series.
Full scorecard: statz.ai/cricket/fixtures/69918/romania-vs-bulgaria/scorecard
Romania vs Bulgaria: who played
Romania won by 30 runs in T20I 2026 at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground on 10 May 2026. Vasu Saini top-scored with 72 off 51 balls and Hristo Lakov took 2/11.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania XI: Irfan Husain, Vasu Saini (c), Chamalka Fernando (wk), Parveen Kumar, Shantanu Vashisht, Tharindu Sandaruwan Hettihewage, Avishka Iroshan, Janitha Fernando, Manmeet Koli, Dilum Fernando, Luca Petre. Bulgaria XI: Isa Zaroo, Kushaal Krishnakumar (wk), Milen Gogev, Hristo Lakov (c), Manan Bashir, Jakob Gul, Huzaif Yousuf, Gagandeep Singh, Joshua Dowling, Prakash Mishra, Anthony Dowling.
Who won Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania won by 30 runs.
When and where was Romania vs Bulgaria played?
Romania vs Bulgaria was played at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County on Sunday 10 May 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Romania scored 154/9 in 20 overs. Bulgaria scored 124/9 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Vasu Saini was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 118/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Vasu Saini top-scored with 72 off 51 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Romania vs Bulgaria?
Hristo Lakov took 2/11 in 2 overs.