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, known simply as "Romania," is the national cricket team representing the country of Romania in international cricket matches. The team is relatively new to the world of cricket, having only been established in recent years. Despite this, Romania has shown great potential and determination in developing their cricketing skills and competing on the international stage.

The team is made up of a mix of experienced players and talented young cricketers, all of whom are passionate about representing their country in the sport of cricket. Romania has participated in various international tournaments and matches, showcasing their growing talent and determination to succeed in the sport.

Romania's cricket team is known for their hard work, dedication, and team spirit, as they continue to strive for success and make a name for themselves in the world of cricket. With a growing interest in the sport within the country, Romania's cricket team is poised to make a mark on the international cricket scene in the years to come.