Match 3: Switzerland Women vs Spain Women – Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming, Pitch Report

Both Switzerland Women and Spain Women head into Match 3 of the T20 Quadrangular Series in Switzerland searching for their first win after tough opening outings against Jersey at the Embrach Cricket Ground. The host nation posted a competitive 138/6 in their opener, anchored by solid contributions from Franziska Kuenburg (34) and Amrita Sasidharan (24), but Jersey’s batters chased down the target in just 12.2 overs. Spain faced a similar fate later in the day, setting a target of 127/6 that Jersey overhauled inside 14 overs. With both sides stumbling out of the gate against the group favorites, this clash offers an immediate chance to steady the ship and put crucial points on the board.

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.

Spain Women’s Cricket Team

Alexis Hartley, Uswa Syed, Payal Chilongia, Samaia Basharat, Elspeth Fowler, Rabia Mushtaq, Memoona Riaz, Muskan Naseeb, Hillman-Bermejo, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Marisol Vivar, Amy Brown-Carrera, Amelia Castillo (WK)

Players to watch out:

Alexis Hartley

Representing Spain, Alexis Hartley made an immediate mark with the bat in her sole appearance so far. She scored 33 runs off just 24 deliveries at an impressive strike rate of 137.50, maintaining an average of 33.00. Her aggressive knock featured 7 boundaries, providing her team with rapid momentum at the top.

Franziska Kuenburg

Franziska Kuenburg anchored Switzerland’s batting effort with a steady performance in her single outing. She scored 34 runs off 31 balls at a strike rate of 109.67, averaging 34.00. Finding the gaps effectively, she struck 7 boundaries during her time at the crease to keep the scoreboard ticking over.

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Deepa Chukkapalli-Llinares

Deepa Chukkapalli-Llinares delivered a standout spell for Spain with the ball in her solitary match. She picked up 3 wickets for 29 runs in her 3 overs, finishing with a strike rate of a wicket every 6 balls. Her best bowling figures of 3/29 make her one of the leading wicket-takers early in the series.

Samiha Dabholkar

Samiha Dabholkar contributed a useful spell in Switzerland’s bowling attack during her single appearance. Bowling 2.2 overs (14 balls), she conceded 20 runs while taking 1 wicket to finish with figures of 1/20. She maintained an economy rate of 8.57 and a strike rate of 14.00, providing an important breakthrough for her side.

Pitch:

The Embrach Cricket Ground should offer an interesting contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers could get some early assistance from the new ball, but once batters settle down, the conditions may become more comfortable for scoring. Spinners are likely to focus on accuracy and variation rather than expecting major turn.

Weather:

Expect bright sunny conditions throughout the day with a high temperature of 29°C and a low of 16°C. Winds will be light at around 7 mph coming from the northeast, and there is a 0% chance of rain.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Laila Pickard, Natalie Clarke, Sejal Vinod, Danashi Medagoda, Meghna Rajan, Samiha Dabholkar, Alexis Hartley, Uswa Syed, Payal Chilongia, Amy Brown-Carrera, Amelia Castillo