Serbia Women in Bulgaria 2026/27

The Serbia Women versus Bulgaria Women cricket fixture is not defined by a permanent bilateral league. Instead, it is characterised by sporadic participation in regional tournaments, primarily the Women’s Balkan Cup and various quadrangular series. These encounters are strictly limited to Twenty20 International format, carrying official World Twenty20 International status and ranking points. The series do not serve as an official ICC Europe qualifier pathway, distinguishing them from higher-tier continental competitions.

The competitive dynamic began in June 2022 in Sofia, where Bulgaria secured a four-match series victory with a 4–0 scoreline. That encounter produced significant statistical milestones, including the highest successful chase in T20I history at the time and the highest second-innings total. However, the momentum shifted in subsequent years. Serbia won the 2024 edition of the Women’s Balkan Cup in Belgrade with an identical 4–0 aggregate result. By July 2025, Serbia held a perfect six-match winning record against Bulgaria in WT20Is, having also defeated them in a bronze medal match during a quadrangular series in Bulgaria that included Turkey and Greece.

Contextual Background

The teams operate under different timelines regarding their national federations. The Bulgarian Cricket Federation was founded in 2002 and became an associate member of the International Cricket Council in 2017. The Serbian Cricket Federation was established later, in 2009, achieving associate status in the same year. Both nations are members of ICC Europe. While the Balkan Cup is a regional initiative driven by national federations, it remains distinct from formal qualification structures. A tri-series involving Serbia, Bulgaria, and Croatia is scheduled for September 2026, potentially altering the bilateral balance currently held by Serbia.