# Estonia Women vs Bulgaria Women: A Thrilling T20 Showdown in Tallinn
The cricketing spotlight turns to the Estonian National Cricket & Rugby Ground in Tallinn as Estonia Women and Bulgaria Women lock horns in a double-header on **May 17th, 2025**, marking the start of the much-anticipated **ECN T20IW Estonia-Bulgaria 2025** series. With four matches scheduled in a single day, fans are in for a high-octane cricketing extravaganza.
The action kicks off at **11:30 AM IST**, with the second match at **1:45 PM IST**, the third at **4:30 PM IST**, and the final clash at **6:45 PM IST**. This short-format women’s T10 tournament promises fast-paced cricket, strategic gameplay, and unforgettable moments.
### **Teams to Watch: Estonia Women and Bulgaria Women**
**Estonia Women** enter the tournament with a balanced squad led by key players like **Beenish Wani**, **Chamali Lokuge**, and **Geethma Madanayake**, who are expected to deliver standout performances. Their mix of experience and youth makes them a formidable side.
On the other hand, **Bulgaria Women** will rely on their star trio – **Aleksa Stoilova**, **Katrin Srandeva**, and **Gabriela Ilarionova** – to spearhead their campaign. Both teams have assembled competitive squads brimming with talent, setting the stage for an electrifying contest.
### **Head-to-Head and Pitch Report**
Interestingly, this will be the first-ever encounter between **Estonia Women** and **Bulgaria Women**, making it an exciting battle of firsts. The **Estonian National Cricket & Rugby Ground** is known for its balanced pitch, which offers something for both pacers and batters. With an overcast forecast and temperatures around **10°C**, conditions could favor swing bowlers.
The average first innings score at this venue is **78**, and chasing teams hold a strong winning percentage of **75%**. Teams winning the toss might opt to field first, given the favorable chasing record.
### **Fantasy Cricket Insights**
For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, here’s a quick guide to building your Dream11 team:
**Captaincy Picks**:
– **Lisa Bowring** (Estonia Women)
– **Stanislava Sarandeva** (Bulgaria Women)
**Top Picks**:
– **Detelina Ruynekova** (Bulgaria Women)
– **Laima Dalbina** (Estonia Women)
**Budget Picks**:
– **Viktoria Frey** (Estonia Women)
– **Slaveya Galabova** (Bulgaria Women)
**Players to Avoid**:
– **Nela Gocheva** (Bulgaria Women)
– **Natalia Tykhonravova** (Estonia Women)
### **Predicted Playing XIs**
**Estonia Women Playing 11**: Beenish Wani, Egelin Ellermaa, Lisa Bowring, Chamali Lokuge, Geethma Madanayake, Pranjali Kirloskar, Viktoria Frey, Asma Shifa, Annemari Vessik, Maret Valner, Sirli Pattenden
**Bulgaria Women Playing 11**: Aleksa Stoilova, Detelina Ruynekova, Simona Yordanova, Ventislava Atanasova, Katrin Srandeva, Slaveya Galabova, Stanislava Sarandeva, Gabriela Ilarionova, Bilyana Shotorova, Martina Abadjieva, Nadia Toleva
### **Expert Advice**
– **Safe Captaincy Choice**: Stanislava Sarandeva
– **Gambler’s Captaincy Choice**: Lisa Bowring
– **Punt Picks**: Sirli Pattenden and Slaveya Galabova
– **Dream11 Combination**: 1-3-3-4
### **What to Expect**
With both teams looking to make a mark in this debut encounter, fans can expect a fiercely competitive series. The Estonian Women will aim to leverage home advantage, while the Bulgarian Women will look to capitalize on their experience and skill.
Don’t miss this thrilling cricketing event as Estonia Women and Bulgaria Women battle it out for supremacy in the **ECN T20IW Estonia-Bulgaria 2025**. Whether you’re at the ground or following from afar, this promises to be a day of unforgettable cricket!