Match 10 of the GCC Women’s T20 Championship 2025 pits a rebuilding Bahrain against a Qatar side still searching for their first win, and both teams will look at this fixture as their best chance to inject life into a faltering campaign. Bahrain have at least put points on the board and have shown more discipline with bat and ball, reflected in their healthier net run rate and ability to stay competitive deeper into games. Qatar, meanwhile, have been let down by batting collapses and an inability to control the run flow, something they must address quickly if they are to avoid finishing the group stage winless.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Deepika Rasangika
A formidable force at the top, Rasangika has been simply brilliant with the bat. In three games so far, she has amassed a tournament-leading 189 runs. Her magnum opus, an unbeaten 107, stands out, demonstrating her ability to bat deep and dominate. She carries an exceptional average of 94.50 and a healthy strike rate of 133.09, having already smashed 30 fours—a key engine for her side.
Sudeshika Ranawaka
A bowler who thrives on hitting the right line, Sudeshika has been consistently among the wickets. In 3 matches, she has snapped up 4 wickets at an economical average of 13.75. Her best figures of 2 for 16 underline her ability to break partnerships without conceding many runs.
Aysha
As a core component of Qatar’s batting line-up, Aysha has featured in 2 matches and accumulated 35 runs in the tournament so far, with the highest score of 33. Her strike rate of 89.74 shows her intent to keep the scoreboard moving. She is also a reliable presence at the crease, evidenced by her average of 17.50.
Maria Jacob
Maria Jacob has been a highly effective operator for Qatar with the ball, quickly establishing herself as a genuine wicket threat. In just 2 innings, she has already claimed 5 wickets. Her best figures of 3 for 25 underline her destructive capability, allowing her to swing momentum in Qatar’s favour. She maintains a very respectable bowling average of 9.60 and a good economy rate of 6 over the 8 overs she has bowled and is a vital cog for her unit.
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:
Expect less humid conditions with plenty of sun and clear skies dominating the day. Highs will reach comfortable levels around 27-30°C, with light winds and minimal chance of precipitation. Ideal for outdoor cricket activities, though morning haze may linger briefly.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Deepika Rasangika, Sweeta Corda, Sana Butt, Mishal Siraj, Rasika Rodrigo, Sudeshika Ranawaka, Aysha, Lihara Ayeysekara, Shrutiben Rana, Maria Jacob, Roheed Akhtar
Match Details:
Date – December 16, 2025
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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