Bahrain Women and Kuwait Women walk into Match 6 of the GCC Women’s T20I Championship with the tournament still in its early stages. The game is scheduled for the 13th of December 2025, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, starting at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
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
Kuwait Women’s Cricket Team
Balasubramani Shanti, Khandija Khalil, Maryyam Ashraf, Priyada Murali, Siobhan Gomez, Venora Shaina, Amna Tariq, Maryam Omar, Zeefa Jilani, Bhavani Yekkeli (wk), Suchitha Lita D Sa (wk), Ameesha Olacheri, Candice Dias, Maria Jasvi, Mariamma Hyder, Raelyn D’Souza
Players to watch out:
Maryam Omar
A consistent presence since 2019, Maryam Omar has played 37 T20I matches and scored a solid 622 runs in 34 innings. With an impressive average of 20.73 and two half-centuries to her name, she is a reliable middle-order batter. Her highest score remains an unbeaten 65, demonstrating her ability to see an innings through.
Maria Jasvi
Maria Jasvi is a proven wicket-taker, having played 52 T20I matches between 2019 and 2025. She has claimed 42 wickets with an average of 20.11. Her career highlight includes a brilliant five-wicket haul of 5/6, showcasing her potential to dismantle a batting lineup.
Rasika Rodrigo
Rasika Rodrigo has appeared in 23 T20I matches, managing to score 187 runs in 20 innings since 2022. She has a career-best score of an unbeaten 50, which is her only half-century in the format. Her career strike rate is 67.50, and she will be looking to increase her scoring pace during this championship.
Deepika Rasangika
A consistent all-round option, Deepika Rasangika has played 61 T20I matches since 2022. She has taken 20 wickets with the best bowling figure of 3/9 from 29 innings and amassed 1246 runs, including the highest of 161*, from 56 innings. Her batting average is 31.15, and she maintains a bowling economy rate of 6.97, making her a prominent all-rounder.
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.
Weather:
Expect sunny conditions throughout the day with clear skies dominating. Temperatures will likely peak around 28-30°C during the afternoon, cooling to about 20°C overnight, ideal for cricket with minimal humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Deepika Rasangika, Reshel Dsouza, Sweeta Corda, Ashwini Govinda, Sadamali Bhakshala, Rasika Rodrigo, Priyada Murali, Maryam Omar, Zeefa Jilani, Maria Jasvi, Mariamma Hyder
Match Details:
Date – December 13, 2025
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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