Greece Women in Cyprus 2026/27

The Aphrodite Cup is a bilateral Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) cricket series contested between the national teams of Greece and Cyprus. Governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the fixture involves the Hellenic Cricket Federation and the Cyprus Cricket Association, both of which hold Associate Member status with the governing body. This competition is not a domestic league; it represents the first official bilateral series between the two nations, distinguishing itself from regional tournaments such as the Women's Balkan Cup or the European Cricket Championship by focusing exclusively on building a specific rivalry and accumulating ICC ranking points.

The inaugural edition took place in April 2026 at the Happy Valley Ground in Episkopi, Cyprus. The series comprised six matches played over three days, with two fixtures scheduled per day. The format was compact, designed to allow both sides to test their capabilities within a short timeframe without the complexities of promotion or relegation found in domestic structures. Cyprus Women emerged victorious in the series, winning all four matches played in the final tally against Greece, with margins varying from eight runs to thirty-four runs.

The competition serves as a developmental platform for both squads. The Greece Women's team made their WT20I debut in September 2022 against Romania, while their Cypriot counterparts played their maiden WT20I in June 2024 against Estonia. Prior to this inaugural cup, the two nations had encountered each other in regional qualifiers, specifically the ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier C in 2024. The Aphrodite Cup now provides a recurring opportunity for these Associate members to engage in direct competition, fostering growth in women's cricket within the broader European context.