In the Women’s T20 Nordic Cup 2026, Sweden Women comfortably hold the top spot on the table with two wins from two matches and four points to their name, boasting an impressive Net Run Rate of +3.377. In contrast, Denmark Women find themselves grounded at the bottom of the standings without a point, carrying an NRR of -3.944 after their loss in the opening game.
Squads:
Denmark Women’s Cricket Team
Nita Dalgaard, Tine Erichsen, Maria Karlsen, Anne Sofie Slebsager, Kathrine Brock-Nielsen, Line Leisner, Line Ostergaard, Camilla Ostergaard, Camilla Madsen, Anne Ostergaard, Sarah Hojholt
Sweden Women’s Cricket Team
Afia Ahmed, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Kashvi Kanwar, Sanvi Mirani, Anya Vaidya, Dewa Chamto, Fatima Zahra, Kanchan Rana, Malyun Yusuf, Elsa Thelander, Meghana Alugunoolla, Gaya Jayaweera, Hareer Chamto, Imali Jayasooriya, Matilda Heircock, Zara Mohammad
Players to watch out:
Maria Karlsen
Playing for Denmark Women, Maria Karlsen scored 14 runs unbeaten in her single innings from 24 balls. She held her ground without getting dismissed, recording a highest score of 14* with a strike rate of 58.33. Though she didn’t hit any boundaries, her unbeaten stay helped anchor her team’s lower-order resistance.
Kanchan Rana
Representing Sweden Women, Kanchan Rana posted an explosive half-century in her lone batting appearance, smashing 56 runs off just 28 balls at a towering strike rate of 200.00, highlighted by 9 boundaries. Across her 2 matches, she also chipped in with the ball, bowling 3 overs and taking 1 wicket for 30 runs with a best bowling figure of 1/25.
Divya Golechha
Bowling for Denmark Women, Divya Golechha featured in 1 match where she delivered an efficient spell of 3 overs, including 1 maiden over. She conceded only 15 runs while taking 1 wicket (1/15), maintaining a tight economy rate of 5.00 and a strike rate of 18.00.
Hariharan Shreya
A standout bowler for Sweden Women, Hariharan Shreya leads the tournament stats with 5 wickets across 2 matches at an impressive average of 7.60. She bowled 7 full overs (42 balls), giving away 38 runs with best bowling figures of 3/17, keeping her economy rate low at 5.42 and a striking strike rate of 8.40.
Pitch:
The pitch at GelsenTrabPark presents a balanced surface for cricket, offering seamers some early movement with the new ball. As the game progresses, the surface tends to flatten out into a steady track for batting. Later in the match, the pitch begins to slow down and offer grip, bringing spinners into play and making a strong first-innings total crucial.
Weather:
Expect cloudy conditions during the day leading into light rain at night. Temperatures will reach a high of 22°C and drop to a low of 16°C, accompanied by southwest winds blowing at 15 mph and a 20% chance of rain during daytime hours.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nita Dalgaard, Tine Erichsen, Maria Karlsen, Anne Sofie Slebsager, Kathrine Brock-Nielsen, Line Leisner, Afia Ahmed, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Kashvi Kanwar, Sanvi Mirani, Anya Vaidya
Match Details:
Date – August 30, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – GelsenTrabPark, Gelsenkirchen
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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