The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier 2025 concludes on the 29th of May 2025 and the second last match, no. 14, will feature Jersey Women against Sweden Women at the Simar Cricket Ground in Rome.
Starting their campaign with back-to-back losses, first against Italy and then to Germany, Jersey bounced back with a win in their most recent game and stand third in the points table with 2 points. In the third match, against Spain, opener Aimee Aikenhead smashed 32* off 34, guiding the team to a much-needed win.
Sweden started their campaign on a high, winning their first match against Spain. Eman’s 30 off 50 and Zara picking up 2 crucial wickets helped Sweden clinch victory by 13 runs. But Sweden couldn’t capitalize on that form, losing to the Isle of Man by 7 wickets and to Italy by 10 wickets. Both teams are currently vying to finish effectively on the point table.
Squads:
Jersey Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Greechan (C), Aimee Aikenhead, Olivia Bastin, Kate Follain, Lily Greig, Nia Greig, Mia Maguire (WK), Georgia Mallet, Analise Merritt, Annie Mossop, Trinity Smith, Tallulah Spry, Florence Tanguy, Grace Wetherall
Sweden Women’s Cricket Team
Abhilasha Singh, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Eman Asim, Rashmi Somashekar, Anya Vaidya, Gunjan Shukla, Kanchan Rana, Malyun Yusuf, Elsa Thelander (WK), Meghana Alugunoolla (WK), Fatima Zahra, Gaya Jayaweera, Hareer Chamto, Hariharan Shreya, Imali Jayasooriya, Surya Ravuri, Zara Mohammad
Players to watch out:
Analise Merritt
The 18-year-old has been a vital part of Jersey’s batting lineup. She kicked off this campaign with an outstanding 77 and has followed up with scores of 25 and 21, while with the ball, she has a wicket to her name. In 36 WT20Is, she has registered 691 runs and snared 27 wickets with the best bowling figures of 3/7.
Grace Wetherall
The 18-year-old all-rounder has contributed significantly with both bat and ball. She picked up crucial 4 wickets against Germany, though in a losing cause, and registered notable scores of 36 and 26. In 38 WT20Is, she has added 451 runs and picked up 23 wickets with 4/17 as best bowling figure. Wetherall’s versatility adds significant depth to the Jersey lineup.
Eman Asim
Eman has proved to be a front force for Sweden. She contributed a steady 58 runs in Sweden’s most recent game against Italy. In 24 WT20Is, she has amassed a total of 307 runs. Asim’s ability to anchor the innings from the front makes her a valuable asset to the Swedish side, and her scores from the first couple of games in this campaign read 30 and 29.
Anya Vaidya
The 18-year-old has made a notable impact with her all-round capabilities. She has picked up 18 wickets and registered 347 runs in 25 WT20Is, with best bowling figures of 2/16. Though she has had a quiet campaign so far, departing for 17, 7, and 13, and returning bowling figures of 1/9, 1/10, and 0/13, it’ll be hoped she capitalizes on this form, producing match-winning efforts.
Pitch:
The pitch at Simar Cricket Ground is known to favor batters. The surface provides good bounce and carry, allowing batters to play their shots confidently. However, pacers have found success here and also spinners, who can exploit the conditions to their advantage.
Weather:
The conditions in Rome are expected to be pleasant, with bright, sunny skies during the day. The temperature is anticipated to reach a high of 29°C, with 38% of humidity. These conditions are ideal for a full day of cricket without any rain interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Mia Maguire, Analise Merritt, Grace Wetherall, Eman Asim, Anya Vaidya, Chloe Greechan, Gunjan Shukla, Trinity Smith, Kanchan Rana, Rashmi Somashekar, Zara Mohammad
Match details:
Date – May 29, 2025
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Simar Cricket Ground, Rome
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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