Qatar Women and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women will face-off in match no. 4 of the ongoing GCC Women’s T20 Championship Cup. The game is scheduled for the 13th of December 2025, at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, starting at 11:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST). The UAE Women have held a dominant record in their T20I face-offs—winning all four of their games over Qatar.
Squads:
Qatar Women’s Cricket Team
Amma Kashif, Aysha, Lihara Ayeysekara, Shahreen Bahadur, Shrutiben Rana, Christeena Jacob, Getrude Candiru, Maria Jacob, Roheed Akhtar, Tafaul Elkhair, Krisheta Sarvanakumar (wk), Sargam Patel (wk), Khadija Imtiaz, Sarrinah Ahmed
United Arab Emirates’ Women’s Cricket Team
Al Maseera, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Chathurika, Esha Oza Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Theertha Satish (wk), Athige Silva, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Siya Gokhale, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh
Players to watch out:
Shrutiben Rana
A solid contributor for her side across her 23 matches from 2021 to 2025, Shrutiben Rana has amassed a total of 190 runs in T20 Internationals. She has a notable career highlight with an unbeaten half-century, a top score of 57*, demonstrating her ability to anchor an innings and finish strongly. In the lead-up to the competition she registered her maiden international fifty and will be looking to build on it in this championship.
Aysha
Primarily known for her all-round contribution, Aysha has a consistent bowling record over her 40 T20I matches, taking 27 wickets and scoring 790 runs. Her best bowling figures of 3/18 show her capability to break through the opposition’s batting lineup and best of 113* with the bat, her ability to lead the scoring. Her success, especially with the bat, translates to the team’s success on the field.
Esha Oza
Esha Oza is a powerhouse at the top of the order, having appeared in a remarkable 104 matches since 2018 and piling up a massive 2876 runs. Her stellar batting average of 31.60 is boosted by four centuries and twelve half-centuries, including a colossal top score of 158*. She has also been vital with the bat, striking 77 wickets from 85 innings, with best being 3/0.
Vaishnave Mahesh
A frontline bowler for UAE, Vaishnave Mahesh has enjoyed a fantastic career span from 2019 to 2025, featuring in 90 matches. She has crossed the triple-figure mark for wickets, claiming 109 scalps with a brilliant average of 11.90 and an economy of 4.90. Her career-best bowling figures of 4/10 highlight her wicket-taking prowess, making her an extremely valuable asset with the ball.
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. 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:
Lihara Ayeysekara, Shahreen Bahadur, Shrutiben Rana, Christeena Jacob, Maria Jacob, Roheed Akhtar, Esha Oza, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Theertha Satish, Vaishnave Mahesh
Match Details:
Date – December 13, 2025
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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