Match 19 of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 brings a crucial showdown, with the Netherlands women needing a strong win to keep their finals hopes alive. They currently sit on 4 points, and another victory would significantly boost their chances, pulling them away from the chasing pack. The Dutch side has shown patches of excellent cricket, relying heavily on the experience of key players like Sterre Kalis with the bat and the all-round contributions of Iris Zwilling and Silver Siegers. If their top players fire, they are capable of posting a formidable total, but their challenge will be ensuring consistency across their entire batting line-up against a determined Namibia attack.
Namibia Women, currently sitting in the lower half of the table with only 2 points, desperately need a big performance to keep their tournament hopes from fading away. They have suffered some tough losses but have also shown flashes of genuine quality, particularly from batters like Sune Wittmann and Kayleen Green, who can be destructive when they get going. For Namibia to get the vital win they need, they must first find discipline in their bowling in the powerplay and then ensure their experienced top-order can stand up under pressure, something that has let them down in tight contests throughout the group stage.
Squads:
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Namibia Women’s Cricket Team
Bianca Manuel, Edelle Van Zyl, Leigh-Marie Visser, Jurriene Diergaardt, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Merczerly Gorases, Sylvia Shihepo, Yasmeen Khan, Eveleen Kejarukua, Mekelaye Mwatile, Naomi Benjamin, Victoria Hamunyela
Players to watch out:
Robine Rijke
Robine Rijke has been a versatile cricketer for Netherlands, adding 43 runs in three outings while also snagging 4 wickets at an average of 6.75. Her resourceful spells have kept opposition totals in check, often at vital junctures.
Frederique Overdijk
Frederique Overdijk has picked up 5 wickets in 3 games for Netherlands, striking every ten balls and keeping things tight with a 4.56 economy. Her best figures of 2/7 reflect her knack for breakthroughs when her team has needed them most.
Yasmeen Khan
Yasmeen Khan’s outings for Namibia have yielded 60 runs, with her calm stewardship at the crease and gritty knocks helping steady her side. She’s also maintained a strike rate above 80, crucial for her team’s momentum.
Leigh-Marie Visser
Leigh-Marie Visser, despite having played only two matches so far, has claimed 3 wickets for Namibia at a respectable average and economy. Her best figures of 3/10 highlight her potential as a genuine wicket-taker in short bursts.
Pitch:
Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch with early help for seamers and later assistance for spinners. The average first-innings T20 score is around 135-145, with chasing sides having a slight edge. Expect moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Expect warm conditions with highs around the low 30s and a muggy feel through the day. Skies should be partly to mostly cloudy, with only a low chance of any brief, light showers. Humidity will stay on the higher side, so it may feel warmer.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Leigh-Marie Visser, Kayleen Green, Sune Wittmann, Wilka Mwatile, Yasmeen Khan, Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Match Details:
Date – November 26, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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