Switzerland Women will begin their campaign in the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series in Switzerland 2026 when they face Jersey Women in the opening match at the Embrach Cricket Ground on July 27, 2026 (Monday). The four-team tournament also features Brazil Women and Spain Women, with all four teams set to compete in an important series that will give them valuable international experience. Switzerland Women will hope to make the most of playing at home, while Jersey Women will be looking to start the tournament with a strong performance.
Switzerland Women have several experienced players in their squad. Vani Dhanuka is one of their important players with both bat and ball, while captain Danashi Medagoda will be expected to lead the team confidently. Samiha Dabholkar also brings useful experience to the bowling attack, while players such as Sreekumar Divya, Meghna Rajan and Samiha Konuganti provide further all-round options. Switzerland Women will hope their balanced squad can handle the pressure of starting the tournament on home soil.
Jersey Women, meanwhile, have a strong group of players led by captain Chloe Greechan. Aimee Aikenhead is an experienced batter who can provide stability at the top of the order, while Greechan has been an important all-round player for the side. Jersey also have several bowling options, including Erin Gouge, Analise Merritt, Florence Tanguy, Olivia Bastin, Erin Duffy, Annabel Mossop, Daisy Pearce and Trinity Smith. The team will be keen to use its experience and begin the tournament with a win.
Squads:
Switzerland Women’s Cricket Team
Vani Dhanuka, Laila Pickard, Natalie Clarke, Sejal Vinod, Sreekumar Divya, Danashi Medagoda (C), Meghna Rajan, Samiha Konuganti, Franziska Kuenburg, Mundra Parinitha, Ananya Srinivasan (WK), Samiha Dabholkar, Naina Metty Saju, Amrita Sasidharan.
Jersey Women’s Cricket Team
Aimee Aikenhead, Maria da Rocha, Lily Greig, Grace Wetherall, Chloe Greechan (C), Erin Gouge, Analise Merritt, Florence Tanguy, Mia Maguire (WK), Olivia Bastin, Erin Duffy, Annabel Mossop, Daisy Pearce, Trinity Smith
Players to watch out:
Vani Dhanuka
Vani Dhanuka is one of Switzerland Women’s key players. She has scored 221 runs in nine T20Is at an average of 27.62, including one half-century and the highest score of 58. She has also taken nine wickets, with best figures of 2/18. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball could make her an important player for the hosts.
Samiha Dabholkar
Samiha Dabholkar brings useful experience to the Switzerland bowling attack. She has played 18 T20Is and taken 15 wickets at an average of 20.26. Her best figures are 2/27, while her economy rate of 5.34 shows her ability to keep the scoring under control.
Chloe Greechan
Jersey captain Chloe Greechan is an experienced all-rounder and one of the team’s biggest strengths. She has taken 62 wickets in 47 T20Is, including excellent best figures of 5/4. Her economy rate of 3.36 is also impressive, making her a major threat with the ball.
Aimee Aikenhead
Aimee Aikenhead will be one of Jersey Women’s main batting hopes. She has scored 632 runs in 34 T20Is at an average of 26.33 and a strike rate of 108.03. With five half-centuries and a highest score of 85, she can play an important role at the top of the order.
Pitch:
The Embrach Cricket Ground is generally considered a balanced venue with conditions that can support attacking batting. The surface is expected to offer good bounce and a quick outfield, helping batters play their shots once they settle. Fast bowlers could get some movement and carry with the new ball, while spinners will need to bowl accurately as the pitch becomes easier for batting.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be warm and there is a chance of brief showers during the late morning, with a 55 per cent chance of precipitation, although conditions are expected to become partly sunny later.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Vani Dhanuka, Aimee Aikenhead, Chloe Greechan, Danashi Medagoda, Sreekumar Divya, Samiha Konuganti, Franziska Kuenburg, Samiha Dabholkar, Naina Metty Saju, Erin Gouge, Florence Tanguy
Match Details:
Date – July 27, 2026
Time – 1:00 PM IST
Venue – Embrach Cricket Ground, Embrach, Switzerland
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on European Cricket YouTube channel.
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