Estonia women's national cricket team

Estonia

Estonian Cricket Association logo
Association	Estonian Cricket Association
International Cricket Council
ICC status	Associate member[1] (2017) Affiliate member (2008)
ICC region	Europe
Women's Twenty20 Internationals
First WT20I	v.  Norway at Tikkurila Cricket Ground, Vantaa; 26 August 2023
Last WT20I	v.  Denmark at Ekeberg Cricket Ground 2, Oslo; 11 August 2024
WT20Is Played Won/Lost Total[2] 13 0/12 (0 ties, 1 no result) This year[3] 0 0/0 (0 ties, 0 no results)
As of 11 August 2024

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.^[4]

History

Sometime in 2012, Finland visited Estonia for a cricket tour. The venue for this cricket trip was Tallinn, Estonia.^[5]

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.^[6] Jersey defeated Germany in the final.^[7]

In August 2013, Estonia participated in a five-team tournament in Bologna (along with Denmark, Gibraltar, Italy and Belgium), with Italy winning the tournament.^[6][8]

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.^[9] Later that year they played a 4 match ECI (T10) series in Malta, losing the series 0 – 4.^[10]

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.^[10]

On the 20th and 21 April 2024, Estonia visited Gibrlatar and played a 3 match T20i series, they lost all 3 games.^[10]

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.^[10]

Players

The current squad is:^[11]

• 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:^[12]

• 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^[13]

Last updated 11 August 2024

Playing Record
Format	M	W	L	T	NR	Inaugural match
Twenty20 Internationals	13	0	12	0	1	26 August 2023

Twenty20 International

• Highest team total: 103/6 v Cyprus on 18 June 2024 at Happy Valley Ground, Episkopi.^[14]
• Highest individual score: 26, Laima Dalbina v Cyprus on 19 June 2024 at Happy Valley Ground, Episkopi.^[15]
• Best individual bowling figures: 5/12, Annemari Vessik v Norway on 10 August 2024 at Ekeberg Cricket Ground 1, Oslo, Norway.^[16]

T20I record versus other nations^[13]

Records complete to WT20I #1984. Last updated 11 August 2024.

Opponent	M	W	L	T	NR	First match	First win
ICC Associate members
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

• Estonia national cricket team

References

1. "Ireland and Afghanistan ICC newest full members amid wide-ranging governance reform". International Cricket Council. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
2. "WT20I matches - Team records". ESPNcricinfo.
3. "WT20I matches - 2025 Team records". ESPNcricinfo.
4. "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.
5. "Inaugural Finland-Estonia women's cup". CricketFinland. 11 March 2012. Archived from the original on 2 August 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
6. "Women's miscellaneous matches played by Estonia Women". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
7. "Jersey's women win European Cricket Festival". BBC News. 31 July 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
8. Drago, Francesco (18 August 2013). "Women's Cricket: Italy on top of Europe". OASport. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
9. "League: Estonia vs Norway – Cricket Finland International Competitions". cricclubs.com. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
10. "WNT RESULTS – Eesti Kriketi Liit". Retrieved 24 June 2024.
11. "WNT SQUAD – Eesti Kriketi Liit". Retrieved 7 November 2023.
12. "WNT SQUAD – Eesti Kriketi Liit". Retrieved 24 June 2024.
13. "Records / Estonia Women / Twenty20 Internationals / Result summary". ESPNcricinfo.
14. "Estonia Women Highest Totals". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
15. "Estonia Women High Scores". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
16. "Estonia Women Best Bowling Figures". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 August 2024.

External links

• Official website
• Estonia Women's Cricket