This top-of-the-table Group B in the Women’s Continental Cup 2026 clash sees Isle of Man Women holding down the summit position with a flawless record, standing at 4 points from 2 wins with a massive NRR of +5.042. Norway Women sit right behind them in second place with 2 points from their single match played so far, carrying an NRR of +0.118. A victory for either side here will play a massive role in shaping the final standings of the group.
Isle of Man have been dominant across all departments, fueled by the explosive bat of Lucy Barnett, who already boasts 75 runs at a strike rate well over 160. Their bowling unit has been equally clinical, spearheaded by Joanne Hicks, whose breathtaking 5/10 spell in earlier action proved she can dismantle lineups almost single-handedly. They come into this fixture riding high on momentum and look like the team to beat in Group B.
Norway will need their very best strategy to break Isle of Man’s winning streak and stay unbeaten themselves. They will count on steady contributions from players like Anushka Gorad and Ramya Immadi to weather the initial overs against Hicks, while Mirab Razwan’s tight bowling will be vital in keeping Barnett’s aggressive strokeplay in check. It promises to be a high-stakes battle where early wickets in the powerplay could completely dictate the flow of the match.
Squads:
Isle of Man Women’s Cricket Team
Clare Crowe, Lucy Barnett, Joanne Hicks, Rachel Overman, Alanya Thorpe, Georgina Ford, Libby Moore, Izzy Clarke, Grace Cottier, Chloe Dillon, Amelia Griffiths, Maisie Skillan (WK), Anna Wilson
Norway Women’s Cricket Team
Ayesha Hasan, Lizzie Stanfergin, Vidya Viyala, Mirab Sajjad, Purvi Kumari, Ramya Immadi, Anushka Gorad, Bijeyata Kumari, Alina Aslam, Lopamudra Sahoo, Mirab Razwan, Paridhi Agrawal, Prachi Kumari
Players to watch out:
Lucy Barnett
Isle of Man’s Lucy Barnett has put up impressive numbers across her 2 matches. She has been brilliant with the bat, scoring 75 runs in 2 innings with the highest score of 71* and an average of 75.00, striking at a blistering 163.04. She has also contributed 7 overs with the ball, picking up 1 wicket for 24 runs.
Anushka Gorad
Featuring for Norway Women, Anushka Gorad made a steady contribution in her sole match appearance. She scored 20 runs off 21 balls in her single batting innings, holding a strike rate of 95.23. Her patient stay at the crease included 1 boundary.
Joanne Hicks
Joanne Hicks has been a standout force with the ball for Isle of Man Women over 2 matches. She has taken 5 wickets in her 7 overs, maintaining a brilliant economy rate of 4.00. Her performance was highlighted by a sensational five-wicket haul, taking 5/10 and including a five-wicket spell.
Ramya Immadi
Ramya Immadi showed off her all-round skills in her single match for Norway Women. She scored 24 runs off 19 deliveries at a healthy strike rate of 126.31, striking 3 boundaries in her knock. She also rolled her arm over for 3 overs, picking up 1 wicket with best figures of 1/31.
Pitch:
As continental Europe’s only dedicated turf ground, the Moara Vlasiei pitch generally plays as a true batter-friendly surface. It offers consistent bounce and minimal assistance for movement, consistently yielding high-scoring white-ball fixtures.
Weather:
Expect mostly sunny conditions in Moara Vlăsiei, with temperatures reaching a high of 27°C and dropping to a low of 19°C. The conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Clare Crowe, Lucy Barnett, Joanne Hicks, Rachel Overman, Alanya Thorpe, Georgina Ford, Ayesha Hasan, Lizzie Stanfergin, Vidya Viyala, Mirab Sajjad, Ramya Immadi
Match Details:
Date – August 29, 2026
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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