The Bulgaria national cricket team represents

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. The team is organised by the

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, which became an affiliate member of the

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(ICC) in 2008 and an associate member in 2017. Bulgaria made its international debut in 2004, at the ECC Representative Championship in

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. The majority of its matches since then have come against other European affiliate members of the ICC, including in several

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(ECC) tournaments.

History

2018-Present

In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full

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(T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all

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matches played between Bulgaria and other

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after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I. Bulgaria played their first T20I on 14 October 2019, against

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, during the

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Tournament history

European Cricket Championship

*2009: 4th place (Division Five)

Euro Twenty-20

*2010: 3rd place

Grounds

Current squad

This lists all the players who have played for Bulgaria in the past 12 months or has been part of the latest T20I squad. Updated as of 11 July 2022.

Records and Statistics

International Match Summary — Bulgaria ''Last updated 25 June 2023''

Twenty20 International

* Highest team total: 246/4 v

on 26 June 2022 at National Sports Academy,

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. * Highest individual score: 108 *, Saim Hussain v

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on 14 May 2022 at

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, Marsa. * Best individual bowling figures: 5/16 (3.4 overs), Prakash Mishra v

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on 23 June 2023 at National Sports Academy,

. Most T20I runs for Bulgaria Most T20I wickets for Bulgaria T20I record versus other nations ''Records complete to T20I #2118. Last updated 25 June 2023.''

References

* 'Slogging The Slavs: A Paranormal Cricket Tour from the Baltic to the Bosphorus', by Angus Bell

External links

Official Site
Cricket in Bulgaria National cricket teams

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