The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier 2025 culminates with Match 15, featuring Germany Women against Isle of Man Women at the Roma Cricket Ground in Rome. Both teams aim to conclude their campaigns on a high note, showcasing the growth and talent within their squads.
Germany started their campaign with a win and have remained unbeaten with back-to-back wins. With 2 wins and four points, they stand 2nd in the seedings. Germany won their most recent game, against Spain, by 28 runs and season opener, against Jersey, by 7 runs.
The Isle of Man started their campaign with a loss against Italy. However, their fortunes turned in the second match, winning by 7 wickets against Sweden. Lucy Barnett emerged as a standout, putting up a Player of the Match performance, contributing a commendable 77 runs off 47, hitting 12 boundaries.
As Germany set their eyes to finish and compete at top, Isle of Man looks to finish effectively on the points table.
Squads:
Germany Women’s Cricket Team
Anne Bierwisch, Janet Ronalds, Nicole Kingsley, Shravya Kolcharam, Christina Tina Gough, Rameesha Shahidz Wilhelmina Garcia, Karthika Vijayaraghavan, Sharanya Sadarangani, Ameya Kanukuntla, Ashwini Balaji, Asmita Kohli, Iris Edwards, Milena Beresford
Isle of Man Women’s Cricket Team
Alanya Thorpe (C), Lucy Barnett, Kim Carney, Clare Crowe, Georgina Ford, Sam Hassall, Caitlin Henery, Joanne Hicks, Lola Hornby-Wheeler, Danielle Murphy, Rachel Overman, Catherine Perry, Rebecca Webster (WK)
Players to watch out:
Lucy Barnett
Barnett has emerged as a standout all-rounder in all the matches played by Isle of Man. Her explosive 77 off 47 balls against Sweden was instrumental in sealing a comfortable victory. In 29 WT20Is, she has amassed 1098 runs and scalped 31 wickets with a best bowling figure of 3/10.
Joanne Hicks
The 50-year-old has taken 29 wickets in 23 WT20Is and recorded the best figures of 5/10. The seasoned bowler underscores her ability to contain runs effectively. In this campaign, she has returned bowling figures of 1/23 and 1/16. The team will count on her to deliver the goods yet again.
Christina Gough
Gough stands as Germany’s leading run-scorer in WT20Is, with 1256 runs and she also has struck 33 wickets, with best bowling spell of 3/7. She helped secure victories in this campaign by scoring 30 runs and picking up crucial wickets. She has added scores of 30* and 22 in the competition and also has a wicket to her name.
Asmita Kohli
The 25-year-old is a reliable force in Germany’s bowling lineup. She has picked up 30 wickets in 25 WT20Is while also contributing 103 runs with the bat. Known for her accuracy and composure under pressure, she plays a key role in breaking partnerships and maintaining control in the middle overs. Her returns this competition read 1/19 and 2/15.
Pitch:
The Roma Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. Recent T20 matches played here have been conducive for competitive cricket. As the game progresses, spinners come into play, exploiting any turn on offer.
Weather:
The conditions in Rome appear favorable for cricket. Forecasts indicate a high of 29°C and moderate humidity at 38%, with mostly sunny skies transitioning to partly cloudy by afternoon. No weather-related disruptions are expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Rebecca Webster, Lucy Barnett, Christina Gough, Janet Ronalds, Joanne Hicks, Asmita Kohli, Caitlin Henery, Anne Bierwisch, Catherine Perry, Milena Beresford, Alanya Thorpe
Match details:
Date – May 29, 2025
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – Roma Cricket Ground, Rome
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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