The Bulgaria tour of Romania 2026 is a short but exciting T20I series featuring five back-to-back matches. Held from May 8–10, 2026, this series offers cricket fans in Europe a thrilling contest between two rising Associate nations battling for supremacy on Romanian soil.
Bulgaria Tour of Romania 2026 – Full Match Schedule
The series packs five T20Is into just three days, making it a fast-paced cricketing event. All matches are played at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Romania.
| Match | Date | Time (GMT) | Local Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I – ROM vs BUL | Fri, 8 May 2026 | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Ilfov County |
| 2nd T20I – ROM vs BUL | Sat, 9 May 2026 | 7:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Ilfov County |
| 3rd T20I – ROM vs BUL | Sat, 9 May 2026 | 11:00 AM | 2:00 PM | Ilfov County |
| 4th T20I – ROM vs BUL | Sun, 10 May 2026 | 6:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Ilfov County |
| 5th T20I – ROM vs BUL | Sun, 10 May 2026 | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Ilfov County |
Bulgaria Tour of Romania 2026 – Series Format
This is a 5-match T20I series between Romania and Bulgaria. The format is straightforward:
- Total Matches: 5 T20 Internationals
- Match Type: T20I (20 overs per side)
- Duration: 3 days (May 8, 9, and 10)
- Matches per Day: 2 matches on Day 2 and Day 3; 1 match on Day 1
Both teams will play all five games, with the series winner decided by the most wins across the five T20Is.
Romania vs Bulgaria 2026 Teams & Squads
Both Romania and Bulgaria are ICC Associate members competing under the European cricket framework. Official squads are yet to be formally announced, but both sides have been active in recent European T20 competitions.
Bulgaria Squad – Bulgaria Tour of Romania 2026
Captain: Chris Hristo Lakov
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Dimo Nikolov | Batter |
| Isa Zaroo | Batting Allrounder |
| Zeerak Chughtai | Batting Allrounder |
| Prakash Mishra | Batting Allrounder |
| Danyal Raja | Bowling Allrounder |
| Joshua Dowling | Bowling Allrounder |
| Kushaal Krishnakumar | WK-Batter |
| Chris Hristo Lakov | Bowler (C) |
| Gagandeep Singh | Bowler |
| Milen Gogev | TBC |
| Jakob Gul | TBC |
| Manan Bashir | TBC |
| Oscar Duff | TBC |
Romania Squad – Bulgaria Tour of Romania 2026
Captain: Ramesh Satheesan
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Gohar Manan | Batter |
| Ramesh Satheesan | Batter (C) |
| Md Ariyan | Batter |
| Taranjeet Singh | Batting Allrounder |
| Sivakumar Periyalwar | Batting Allrounder |
| Avishka Iroshan | Bowling Allrounder |
| Janitha Fernando | Bowling Allrounder |
| Rohit Kumar | WK-Batter |
| Rajendra Pisal | WK-Batter |
| Tharindu Sandaruwan | Bowler |
| Josak Khadka | Bowler |
| Luca Petre | Bowler |
| Manmeet Koli | Bowler |
Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County Venue
All five T20Is of the Bulgaria tour of Romania 2026 will be held at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Ilfov County, Romania.
- Location: Ilfov County, near Bucharest, Romania
- Type: Outdoor cricket ground
- Pitch: Grass surface suited to balanced T20 play
- Capacity: Small ground with local spectator access
This venue has been Romania’s primary international cricket hub, regularly hosting European cricket series.
Live Streaming – How to Watch Bulgaria Tour of Romania 2026
Live streaming options for the Bulgaria vs Romania 2026 T20I series include:
- FanCode – Available for fans in the Indian subcontinent
- ESPNcricinfo – Ball-by-ball commentary and live scorecard updates
- Cricbuzz – Live scores, match centre, and commentary
- Cricket World / CricketData – Live coverage and fixture tracker
Bulgaria Tour of Romania 2026 Tickets Info
As this is an Associate-level European cricket series, tickets are generally free or available at the gate for local spectators. There is no official centralised ticketing platform confirmed for this series.
- Entry: Likely free entry for walk-in spectators at Moara Vlasiei
- How to Attend: Contact Cricket Romania via their official social media for any gate information
- Venue Access: The ground is located in Ilfov County, accessible from Bucharest
