The ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 continues to gather pace as Papua New Guinea Women face Netherlands Women in Match 15 on November 25. Both teams have shown glimpses of promise but need consistency to strengthen their semi-final hopes. Netherlands, with their structured approach, will rely on their top order to provide a steady foundation and their bowlers to control the middle overs on a surface that has tested batters throughout the tournament.
Papua New Guinea Women, on the other hand, bring energy and unpredictability to every contest. Their spinners have been central to their plans, often stifling opponents and forcing errors through tight lines and sharp turn. The key for PNG will be to build partnerships and bat deep, something they’ve struggled to do in earlier matches. If their top three click, they can challenge even disciplined bowling attacks like the Dutch. Netherlands are currently third on the table whereas PNG stand at fifth position.
Squads:
Papua New Guinea Women’s Cricket Team
Konio Oala, Lakshmi Rajadurai, Miria Raio, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Hollan Doriga, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Dika Lohia, Erani Pokana, Geua Tom, Hane Tau, Isabel Toua, Mairi Tom
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Players to watch out:
Brenda Tau
Brenda Tau’s attacking style has buoyed Papua New Guinea’s batting, amassing 86 runs across 3 matches. She maintains a solid strike rate and has hit 12 boundaries, frequently giving her side brisk starts and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Heenao Thomas
Heenao Thomas has supported Papua New Guinea with steady bowling, taking 3 wickets at an average of 15.33 and maintaining an economy of 4.60. She’s regularly contained run flow and proved effective in closing out innings.
Steere Kallis
Steere Kallis further bolsters the Netherlands middle order, compiling 65 runs at 21.66, highlighted by 9 boundaries. Her composed approach and ability to rotate strike have made her a valuable contributor with the bat in tight contests.
Silver Siegers
Silver Siegers stands out in Netherlands ranks, picking up 5 wickets in just 3 games with a sharp average of 8.00. Her best bowling of 2/11 and economy of 3.33 reflect her disciplined approach, regularly troubling opposition batters.
Pitch:
Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch with early help for seamers and later assistance for spinners. The average first-innings T20 score is around 135-145, with chasing sides having a slight edge. Expect moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Expect hot and humid conditions with variable cloudiness through the day, and only a small chance of a brief shower. Afternoon temperatures should peak around the low 30s (°C), feeling warmer because of the humidity.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Iris Zwilling, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis, Naoani Vare, Henao Thomas, Pauke Siaka, Brenda Tau, Isabel Toua
Match Details:
Date – November 25, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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