The Bulgaria national cricket team represents

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. The team is organised by the Bulgarian Cricket Federation, 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

Since 2018

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 ICC members after 1 January 2019 have the T20I status. 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

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. Updated as of 26 May 2024.

Records and statistics

International Match Summary — Bulgaria ''Last updated 13 July 2025''

Twenty20 International

* Highest team total: 246/4 v

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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 #3312. Last updated 13 July 2025.''

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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