The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Women come into Match 11 looking like the team to beat in the GCC Women’s T20 Championship, sitting unbeaten with a perfect record and an imposing net run rate underlines their dominance. Their batting has been ruthless at the top and backed up by a disciplined bowling unit that has consistently applied pressure through the powerplay and middle overs. Saudi Arabia, by contrast, are still searching for their first win and have struggled to find the right blend of stability and intent with both bat and ball.
Squads:
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
Saudi Arabia Women’s Cricket Team
Abeer Maryam, Amna Khan, Bushra Zahid, Cheryl Sew Sunker, Laiba, Mah Noor Amir, Ashmal Hashmi, Khazaima, Maheen Aamir, Rida Abbas Syeda, Simrah Mirza, Ruba Rashid (wk), Saba Ali Syeda (wk), Ayra Faiz, Emaan Ejaz, Maira Khan, Mashael Waqas, Najwa Akram, Zoha Irfan
Players to watch out:
Rinitha Rajith
Rinitha has brought a burst of explosive hitting to the tournament. Her 96 runs across two matches is impressive, but it’s her fiery strike rate of 184.61 that catches the eye. With 13 fours and 3 sixes, she has been instrumental in providing quick-fire starts for her team.
Mashael Waqas
A solid effort from Mashael, who has contributed 48 runs for Saudi Arabia in 2 innings. Her score of 36* shows she can hold an end and her average of 48.00 indicates reliability, though she’ll be looking to increase her strike rate of 64.86 as the tournament progresses.
Samaira Dharnidharka
Samaira has made a significant impact with the ball early on. She has claimed 3 wickets in just 2 matches, maintaining an outstanding economy rate of 1.85. Her average is an exceptional 10.50 with best figures of 3 for 10, showing her ability to choke the runs and take wickets simultaneously.
Rumaisa Jawad Nasir
In her 2 appearances, Rumaisa has claimed 2 wickets for Saudi Arabia, with an average of 28.00. She offers a right-arm medium option for her team to lean on and is a key prospect to her side as they play further in the tournament.
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 cricket, though morning haze may linger briefly.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Rinitha Rajith, Esha Oza, Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Theertha Satish, Heena Hotchandani, Emaan Ejaz, Maira Khan, Mashael Waqas, Najwa Akram, Zoha Irfan
Match Details:
Date – December 16, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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