Guernsey Senior Women to Compete in Women’s Continental Cricket Cup 2026 – Romania
- Guernsey Cricket
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 20
Guernsey Cricket is delighted to confirm that the Guernsey Senior Women’s National Team will participate in the Women’s Continental Cricket Cup 2026, to be held from 27–30 August 2026 at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground in Bucharest-Ilfov, Romania.
Hosted by Cricket Romania, the tournament is a flagship T20I competition featuring teams from Romania, Norway, Czech Republic, Malta and Guernsey, and will be professionally live streamed to a global audience.
The return to international competition marks an important step forward for the women’s programme. Following a hiatus from international fixtures in 2025, Guernsey Cricket successfully launched its new Women’s Super League (WSL), creating a competitive and sustainable domestic structure. The WSL has provided regular matches and a clear performance pathway, enabling selectors to identify and develop talent from a structured league environment.
Senior Women’s National Team Head Coach, Ilze Van Der Westhuizen, commented:
“The launch of the Women’s Super League last year was a significant milestone for Guernsey Cricket. It has created depth, competitiveness, and consistency within the women’s game locally. We now have a strong domestic platform from which to select our national squad, and this tournament presents an exciting opportunity to test ourselves internationally.”
The Women’s Continental Cricket Cup will see Guernsey face European opposition in a T20I format, offering valuable experience and exposure for players as the women’s programme continues to grow.
Chief Operating Officer Richard Headington added:
“International opportunities are vital for the continued development of our senior women’s squad. The progress made through the WSL means we are entering this competition better prepared and with renewed momentum. We are grateful to Cricket Romania for the invitation and look forward to competing in Bucharest.”
Peter Mills, Joint Chair of Aspida, the Guernsey Cricket Senior Women’s National Team primary sponsor, said:
“Aspida is proud to support Guernsey Cricket and, in particular, the continued development of the women’s game. Opportunities such as this tournament in Romania are hugely important in giving players the chance to compete internationally, gain valuable experience, and represent Guernsey on a wider stage. We are delighted to play a small part in supporting that journey.”
The event will feature full match officiating, awards presentations, and a gala dinner, with matches streamed live across global platforms; further raising the profile of women’s cricket in Guernsey.
Further details, including squad selection and travel plans, will be announced in due course.