The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier 2025 delivered another thrilling day of action on May 28, lighting up Rome and Spinaceto with four captivating encounters. With just two promotion spots up for grabs—leading to Division 1 alongside Scotland and the Netherlands—the pressure is mounting. The ultimate goal: a place in the Global Qualifier for the 2026 T20 World Cup in England.
Match 9 – Italy Women Outclass Germany in Commanding Display
Italy Women continued their dominant run in the tournament with a 34-run win over Germany Women at Spinaceto. Batting first, Italy posted an impressive 148/6, anchored by a stellar unbeaten 74 off 55 from Chloe Piparo. Ilenia Sims provided strong support with a well-compiled 45 off 41. Despite notable efforts from Germany’s Janet Ronalds (2/24) and Ameya Kanukuntla (2/28), Italy’s batters controlled the innings and finished strongly.
Germany’s chase never found momentum, ending at 114/6. Christina Gough (28 off 37), Shravya Kolcharam (23 off 23), and Rameesha Shahid (22* off 19) made contributions, but regular wickets and disciplined Italian bowling shut the door. Emilia Bartram and Pasindi Kanankege both returned economical figures of 1/13 from 3 overs each. Italy’s tidy fielding and composed attack secured their fourth straight win.
Match 10 – Spain Ease Past Isle of Man with Ruthless Precision
Spain Women produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Isle of Man Women by 8 wickets in Rome. Bowling first, Spain dismantled Isle of Man’s batting, bundling them out for 86 in 19.2 overs. Only Ellan Cleator (33 off 51) showed any real resistance as wickets fell at regular intervals. Spain’s bowlers were relentless—Hillman-Bermejo starred with 4/10 in 3.2 overs, supported ably by Uswa Syed (3/14) and Andrea Davidson-Soler (1/14).
In reply, Spain chased down the target with 25 balls to spare. Alexis Hartley guided the innings with a fluent 46* off 42 balls, while Hillman-Bermejo chipped in with 26 off 31 to complete a dominant win. Despite some economical bowling from Joanne Hicks and Caitlin Henery, the Isle of Man couldn’t make inroads.
Match 11 – Germany Edge Sweden in Gritty Battle
Germany Women bounced back strongly with a hard-fought 39-run victory over Sweden Women at Spinaceto. Batting first, Germany posted 138/7, thanks to Christina Gough’s brisk 43 off 40 and Janet Ronalds’ steady 26 off 37. Wilhelmina Hornero-Garcia chipped in with 26 off 27, while 36 extras—including 30 wides—boosted the total.
Sweden’s Zara Mohammad impressed with 2/19 from 4 overs, but their batters couldn’t build enough momentum in the chase. Sweden folded for 99/9 despite a promising start. Anya Vaidya (22 off 22) and Kanchan Rana (26 off 29) were the only double-digit scorers. Ashwini Balaji led the German bowling effort with 3/13, and support came from Ronalds and Asmita Kohli with a wicket apiece, as Sweden crumbled from 1-11 to 9-98 in their innings.
Match 12 – Jersey Cruise Past Isle of Man in Comprehensive Win
Jersey Women recorded a dominant 49-run victory over Isle of Man Women in Rome. Batting first, Jersey posted 140/6, led by Trinity Smith’s composed 44 off 40 balls. Chloe Greechan (28 off 32) and Analise Merritt (24 off 18) also contributed as Jersey overcame a mid-innings slump to finish strongly. Alanya Thorpe was the standout bowler for Isle of Man with 3/25, while Danielle Murphy and Caitlin Henery (1/23) were economical.
In response, Isle of Man were bowled out for 91 in 17.1 overs. Clare Crowe (25 off 32) and Lucy Barnett (15 off 15) offered resistance, but the rest faltered. Merritt completed a superb all-round game with figures of 4/22, while Greechan, Grace Wetherall, and Florence Tanguy provided strong support with wickets at regular intervals.
Points Table After Day 3
Italy Women remain undefeated and top the table with 8 points and a formidable Net Run Rate of 2.642. Germany follows with 6 points from three matches. Jersey have 4 points, while Spain, Isle of Man, and Sweden sit on 2 points each. With a tight middle pack and NRR likely to play a crucial role, the final rounds are poised for high-stakes action.
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