Estonia women's national cricket team
Estonian Cricket Association logo | ||||||||||
| Association | Estonian Cricket Association | |||||||||
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| International Cricket Council | ||||||||||
| ICC status | Associate member[1] (2017) Affiliate member (2008) | |||||||||
| ICC region | Europe | |||||||||
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| T20 Internationals | ||||||||||
| First T20I | v. Norway at Tikkurila Cricket Ground, Vantaa; 26 August 2023 | |||||||||
| Last T20I | v. Bulgaria at Estonian National Cricket and Rugby Field, Tallinn; 16 May 2025 | |||||||||
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| As of 16 May 2025 | ||||||||||
The Estonia women's national cricket team represents the country of Estonia in women's cricket matches. The team is organised by the Estonian Cricket Association, an associate member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
In April 2018, the International Cricket Council (ICC) granted full Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) status to all its members. Therefore, all Twenty20 matches played between Estonia women and other ICC members since 1 July 2018 have the full WT20I status.[5]
History
Sometime in 2012, Finland visited Estonia for a cricket tour. The venue for this cricket trip was Tallinn, Estonia.[6]
In July 2012, Estonia played in a T20 European Tournament at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht against Belgium, Germany, Gibraltar, Jersey, and a Netherlands Invitation XI side.[7] Jersey defeated Germany in the final.[8]
In August 2013, Estonia participated in a five-team tournament in Bologna (along with Denmark, Gibraltar, Italy and Belgium), with Italy winning the tournament.[7][9]
On the 26 August 2023, the side played its first T20I, as part of the Women's Nordic Cup, losing to Norway by 9 wickets.[10] Later that year they played a 4 match ECI (T10) series in Malta, losing the series 0 – 4.[11]
The Malta Women's Cricket team travelled to Estonia for a 5 match ECI (T10) series, broadcast on the European Cricket Network, Estonia won the series 4 – 1.[11]
On the 20th and 21 April 2024, Estonia visited Gibrlatar and played a 3 match T20i series, they lost all 3 games.[11]
In June 2024 they went to Cyprus to play a 5 game ECI (T10) series and 6 T20i's. Cyprus won the ECI's 4 – 1 and the T20i's 4 – 0. A match was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch.[11]
Players
The current squad is:[12]
- Maret Valner – All Rounder
- Liina Sõrmus – All Rounder
- Laima Dalbina – All Rounder
- Vikroria Frey – All Rounder
- Ragne Hallik – Batter
- Beenish Wani – All Rounder
- Natalia Tykhonravova – Batter
- Sirli Pattenden – Bowler
- Milvi Pugi – Bowler
- Svetla Gocheva – Batter
- Asma Shifa – Wicket Keeper
- Mirjam Frey – Batter
- Amy Pattenden – Bowler
- Natallia Zholudz – Batter
- Egelin Ellermaa – Batter
- Helena Kerge – Batter
- Annemari Vessik – All Rounder
Staff
Source:[13]
- Head Coach – Terry O'Connor
- Manager – Medha Gooch
- Assistant Coach – Georgina Sockett
- Strength and Conditioning Coach – Chris Wallace
Records and statistics
International Match Summary — Estonia Women[14]
Last updated 16 May 2025
| Playing Record | ||||||
| Format | M | W | L | T | NR | Inaugural match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty20 Internationals | 16 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 26 August 2023 |
Twenty20 International
- Highest team total: 115 all out v Bulgaria on 16 May 2025 at Estonian National Cricket and Rugby Field, Tallinn.[15]
- Highest individual score: 39, Vikroria Frey v Bulgaria on 15 May 2025 at Estonian National Cricket and Rugby Field, Tallinn.[16]
- Best individual bowling figures: 5/12, Annemari Vessik v Norway on 10 August 2024 at Ekeberg Cricket Ground 1, Oslo, Norway.[17]
T20I record versus other nations[14]
Records complete to WT20I #2297. Last updated 16 May 2025.
| Opponent | M | W | L | T | NR | First match | First win |
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| ICC Associate members | |||||||
| Bulgaria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 May 2025 | 15 May 2025 |
| Cyprus | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 June 2024 | |
| Denmark | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 August 2024 | |
| Gibraltar | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 April 2024 | |
| Guernsey | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 August 2024 | |
| Norway | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 26 August 2023 | |
See also
References
- ^ "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "ICC Rankings". International Cricket Council.
- ^ "WT20I matches - Team records". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "WT20I matches - 2025 Team records". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "T20s between all ICC members to have international status". ESPNcricinfo. 27 April 2018. Archived from the original on 16 November 2018. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Inaugural Finland-Estonia women's cup". CricketFinland. 11 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Women's miscellaneous matches played by Estonia Women". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Jersey's women win European Cricket Festival". BBC News. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ Drago, Francesco (18 August 2013). "Women's Cricket: Italy on top of Europe". OASport. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "League: Estonia vs Norway – Cricket Finland International Competitions". cricclubs.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d "WNT RESULTS – Eesti Kriketi Liit". Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "WNT SQUAD – Eesti Kriketi Liit". Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- ^ "WNT SQUAD – Eesti Kriketi Liit". Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Records / Estonia Women / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Estonia Women Highest Totals". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Estonia Women High Scores". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
- ^ "Estonia Women Best Bowling Figures". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 August 2024.