Kuwait Women enter this match looking to steady the ship after a mixed run of form. While they’ve shown flashes of brilliance, including a solid 68-run win over Qatar earlier in the ongoing GCC Women’s T20 Championship, they are coming off a tough loss against Oman. Currently sitting in the middle of the pack with two wins and two losses, Kuwait needs a decisive victory to solidify their standing. They’ll be leaning heavily on the experience of Maryam Omar and Priyada Murali to provide a strong platform at the top of the order.
It has been a steep learning curve for Saudi Arabia Women in this championship. Still searching for their first points on the table, the team has struggled to find their rhythm, particularly against the more established bowling units. However, every game is a fresh opportunity to build. After a difficult outing against the UAE, the focus for Saudi Arabia will be on batting out their full 20 overs and finding small victories within the match—whether that’s a disciplined opening spell or a gritty middle-order partnership.
Squads:
Kuwait Women’s Cricket Team
Balasubramani Shanti, Khandija Khalil, Maryyam Ashraf, Priyada Murali, Siobhan Gomez, Venora Shaina, Amna Tariq, Maryam Omar, Zeefa Jilani, Bhavani Yekkeli (wk), Suchitha Lita D Sa (wk), Ameesha Olacheri, Candice Dias, Maria Jasvi, Mariamma Hyder, Raelyn D’Souza
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:
Zeefa Jilani
Zeefa Jilani has been Kuwait’s standout finisher, smashing 143 runs in four innings at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 123.27, including a blazing 71 that underlined her range of strokes. She also tops the tournament for six-hitting with four maximums, constantly shifting momentum in Kuwait’s favour at the back end of the innings.
Mashael Waqas
Batting in the middle order for Saudi Arabia, Mashael Waqas has chipped in with 56 runs from four innings, highlighted by an unbeaten 36 that steadied her side in a tense chase. Her strike rate has hovered around 56, but the value of her runs has come in how often she has soaked up pressure and is a vital cog for her unit in this tournament.
Mah Noor Aamir
With the new ball for Saudi Arabia, Mah Noor Aamir has sent down 14 overs across four matches for three wickets, including best figures of 1 for 17. Though her average sits at 48.66 and economy at just over ten, she has often had to bowl in powerplay and death overs, where her discipline has still created chances for others around her.
Maryam Omar
Maryam Omar has taken 2 wickets in 4 matches, with 10 overs sent down for 44 runs and best figures of 1 for 14. Her economy rate sits at 4.40 with a bowling average of 22.00 and a strike rate of 30.00, underlining how quietly effective she has been at drying up runs through the middle overs and an important asset for her side.
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 partly sunny conditions with hazy skies clearing somewhat. Highs around 27-30°C (81-86°F) during the day, cooling to 18-22°C at night. Warm overall with low precipitation risk. Visibility may be moderate due to haze.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Priyada Murali, Amna Tariq, Maryam Omar, Zeefa Jilani, Maria Jasvi, Mariamma Hyder, Ruba Rashid, Saba Ali Syeda, Emaan Ejaz, Maira Khan, Mashael Waqas
Match Details:
Date – December 18, 2025
Time – 11:00 AM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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