The Romania national cricket team represents the country of Romania in international cricket. Cricket was played in Romania between 1893 and 1930,after which it declined and the sport in Romania died out. In recent years the game has begun to grow again, particularly in Bucharest, Timișoara and Cluj-Napoca. In July 2010, they played in a European Twenty20 tournament which was held in Skopje, Macedonia. On 29 June 2013, Romania was granted affiliate status by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and are therefore entitled to participate in ICC official events. Since 2017, they became an associate member

As in a number of European countries, the game is dominated by expatriates from the Sub-Continent and other traditional cricket-playing countries. The main ground of the team for national and international matches is at Moara Vlăsiei, 26 km (16 miles) away from the Bucharest city centre. It was built between 2011 and 2013 and is the only turf ground in eastern and central Europe.

Romania won the 2021 Sofia Twenty20 cup, where they defeated Bulgaria in the final.

History

2018-Present

In April 2018, the ICC decided to grant full Twenty20 International (T20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Romania and other ICC members after 1 January 2019 will be a full T20I.

Romania played its first T20I match against Austria on 29 August 2019 during the 2019 Continental Cup in Romania.

29 August 2019
09:00
Scorecard
Romania
137/7 (20 overs)
v
Austria
106 (19.4 overs)
Ijaz Hussain 35 (36)
Bilal Zalmai 4/12 (4 overs)
Anthony Lark 30 (41)
Ramesh Satheesan 3/14 (4 overs)
Romania won by 31 runs
Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County
Umpires: Mark Jameson (Ger) and Thomas Kentorp (Den)
  • Austria won the toss and elected to field.
  • First ever T20I match for Romania.


Romania are scheduled to make their debut in an ICC event, when they take part in the Europe Qualifier tournament in 2021.

The Romania cricket team is the national cricket team of Romania. The team is relatively new to the sport, having only been established in 2002. Despite this, the team has made significant progress in recent years and has been steadily improving its performance in international competitions.

The team is made up of a mix of experienced players and young talent, with a focus on developing the next generation of Romanian cricketers. The team is led by a captain who is responsible for leading the team on and off the field, and ensuring that the team is well-prepared for each match.

The Romania cricket team has a strong focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, and is known for its positive attitude and commitment to fair play. The team is also committed to promoting the sport of cricket in Romania, and works closely with local communities to encourage participation in the sport.

Overall, the Romania cricket team is a young and dynamic team that is making great strides in the world of cricket. With a focus on development and a commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship, the team is poised for continued success in the years to come.