The GCC Women’s T20I Championship 2025 is heating up as Bahrain Women prepare to take on Saudi Arabia Women in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams are eager to make a strong statement early in the tournament, knowing that every game is crucial in this tightly contested competition. The game will be played at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), on 12th of December 2025.
Squads:
Bahrain Women’s Cricket Team
Ishara Madhuwanthi, Nipuni Nadeera, Reema Nazar, Sheetal Hate, Aqsa Tariq, Deepika Rasangika, Reshel Dsouza, Sweeta Corda, Ashwini Govinda, Sadamali Bhakshala (wk), Sana Butt (wk), Eman Shahzadi, Mishal Siraj, Rasika Rodrigo, Sudeshika Ranawaka, Swarna Nunna
Saudi Arabia Women’s Cricket Team
Abeer Maryam, Amna Khan, Bushra Zahid, Cheryl Sew Sunker, Laiba, Mah Noor Amir, Ashmal Hashmi, Khazaima, Maheen Aamir, Rida Abbas Syeda, Simrah Mirza, Ruba Rashid (wk), Saba Ali Syeda (wk), Ayra Faiz, Emaan Ejaz, Maira Khan, Mashael Waqas, Najwa Akram, Zoha Irfan
Players to watch out:
Deepika Rasangika
Deepika Rasangika, from 2022 to 2025, has played 29 T20I matches. As a prolific batter, she amassed 932 runs in 27 innings, including one century and three fifties. Her remarkable highest score is 161*, scored at an impressive strike rate of 123.93. As a bowler, she has taken 13 wickets in 23 innings, with best figures of 3 wickets for 9 runs.
Sadamali Bhakshala
Sadamali Bhakshala played in 17 T20I matches between 2023 and 2025, bowling in 16 innings and delivering 48.4 overs. She has taken 5 wickets so far, maintaining an economy rate of 6.71 and an average of 65.40. Her best bowling figures stand at 2 wickets for 18 runs.
Emaan Ejaz
Emaan Ejaz has played 5 T20I matches, bowling in 3 innings, with a total of 9.0 overs bowled. In her short career, she has taken 2 wickets while conceding 140 runs. Her best bowling figures are 1/41, and she has a high economy rate of 15.55.
Maira Khan
Maira Khan has played 5 T20I matches, batting in 5 innings. She has scored a total of 36 runs with the highest score of 12. Her career batting average is 7.20 and her strike rate is 22.92, having hit 3 fours too she is a key player for her side going ahead into the tournament.
Pitch:
The pitch at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) is generally good for batting with true bounce but offers early assistance to pacers with some seam movement. Chasing teams have a better record here, so captains often prefer to bowl first. Scores in the 160–180 range in T20s and 250–280 in longer formats are competitive.
Weather:
The conditions in Al Amerat will be hot and dry with clear skies and only a very small chance of rain. Temperatures are likely to sit in the mid-to-high 20s Celsius with light winds. Overall, it should be excellent weather for an uninterrupted game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Deepika Rasangika, Reshel Dsouza, Sweeta Corda, Sadamali Bhakshala, Sana Butt, Rasika Rodrigo, Abeer Maryam, Amna Khan, Bushra Zahid, Emaan Ejaz, Maira Khan
Match Details:
Date – December 12, 2025
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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