Greece Women Tour of Cyprus — 4th T20I
Venue: Happy Valley Ground, Episkopi, Cyprus Date & Time: April 4, 2026 — 5:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM GMT | 2:30 PM Local (Day 2, Match 2)
Overview
The afternoon fixture of Day 2 sees the same teams meet again for the 4th T20I of the Aphrodite Cup. With Cyprus dominating 3-0 (assuming they win M3), the series context shifts:
- If Cyprus win M3: They lead 3-0 and are assured of winning the series. M4 becomes about whether they can achieve a whitewash
- If Greece win M3: They trail 2-1 and M4 becomes a crucial series-decider match
Given the pattern from Day 1, the 4th T20I is most likely to be played with Cyprus comfortably ahead. Greece’s challenge is to demonstrate character, improvement, and competitive cricket to build its women’s cricket program — even in defeat.
Why This Series Matters Beyond Results
Both teams’ women’s cricket programs operate on tiny budgets with passionate, community-driven structures:
Cyprus Women’s Cricket: Cyprus Women only played their maiden WT20I in June 2024 against Estonia at this very ground.
Before that, women’s international cricket in Cyprus was non-existent at the official ICC level. In less than two years, they have:
- Won 5/5 against Czech Republic
- Secured the current series 2-0 (minimum)
- Attracted players primarily from the Sinhalese-speaking Sri Lankan diaspora community in Cyprus, alongside native Cypriots and British expats
The journey from maiden WT20I to a 6-match bilateral home series in under two years is remarkable progress.
Greece Women’s Cricket: Greece Women debuted in WT20Is in September 2022. Their squad is primarily made up of players from the South Asian diaspora communities in Athens and Thessaloniki. Some players also have Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Sri Lankan heritage. Greece Cricket’s women’s program is one of the youngest in Europe, and getting competitive exposure like this series — even against a stronger opponent — is invaluable for development.
Expected XI for 4th T20I
Cyprus Women (likely unchanged from M1-M3): Iresha Chathurani (c), Samanthi Dunukedeniya, Thamara D Silva (wk), Chandrika Wijesinghe, Sasmi Jayakodi, C Sunethra, A Dirannehelage, D Koralalage, N Liyanage, Nadeesha Godage, Anusha Hewage
Greece Women (may make changes after three defeats): Maria Syrioti (c), Adamantia Makri, A Argiropoulou (wk), A Savvani, S N Georgota, Maria Polymeri, Thaleia Koula, M Vervitsioti, Eleni Voulgari, Elpida Kallous, D S Vlachopoulou
Pitch Characteristics — 4th Match Notes
By the 4th T20I on the same pitch (or the second pitch at the ground), the surface will have had wear from three previous matches. This could mean:
- The matting shows slightly more unpredictable bounce — occasionally delivering shooters (ball staying low) or awkward height variations
- Pace bowlers may find slightly more rough patches to exploit
- The already-low scoring patterns (84, 83 for Cyprus in M1-M2) could become even lower in M4
What to Watch in M4
Can Greece’s batters finally build a partnership? In M1 and M2, Greece collapsed in consecutive matches. Their highest partnership of the series was just 20+ runs. For Greece to be competitive in M4, two batters need to remain at the crease together for at least 7-8 overs.
Will Cyprus change their batting approach? Posting 84 and 83 in M1 and M2 suggests Cyprus are not necessarily dominant with the bat on this surface. Their batting collapses (37/5 in M2) are a concern for Chathurani. If she gets out early in M3, the lower order will need to dig deep again.
Sofia Nefeling Georgota’s bowling: With 5 wickets in the series for Greece, she is the visiting team’s most valuable asset. Her continued accuracy and ability to take wickets mid-innings is Greece’s best chance of any competitive result.
Predicted Winner — 4th T20I
Cyprus Women (80%) — The class gap is too wide. Unless a wholesale transformation in Greece’s batting occurs, Cyprus will complete a 4-match sweep heading into Day 3 (M5 and M6 on April 5).
Fantasy Tips — 4th T20I
Captain: Iresha Chathurani (CYP) — The most consistent performer across the series, regardless of Cyprus’s batting limitations Vice-Captain: Samanthi Dunukedeniya (CYP) — 19 wickets in last 10 innings (avg 8.57) is elite. Must-pick Differential: S N Georgota (GRE) — 5 wickets in the series. Consistent for Greece’s bowling; at a lower price than Cyprus players
Broadcast: ICC Digital, ESPNcricinfo scorecard. Series being streamed via associate member platforms.
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