Italy and Sweden are set to face each other in match no. 8 of the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cup Division 2 Europe Qualifier, at Farmers Cricket Club Ground, St Martin, on the 30th of May, 2023, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Italy suffered an opening loss to Jersey but rebounded strongly, securing a thumping win against France. Meanwhile, Sweden dominantly began their campaign, cruising to a comprehensive victory over Turkey.
Squads:
Italy – Kumudu Peddrick (C), Sharon Withanage (VC), Nimesha Asuramanage, Emilia Bartram, Gayathri Batagoda, Kirandeep Kaur, Chathurika Mahamalage, Sadalee Malwatta, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Methnara Rathnayake (WK), Dishani Samarawickrama, Regina Suddahazai, Sonia Toffoletto, Anne Warnakulasuriya
Sweden – Gunjan Shukla (C), Kanchan Rana (VC), Meghana Alugunoolla (WK), Eman Asim, Saanvi Bhanushali, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Hareer Chamto, Sofie Elmesioo, Imali Jayasooriya, Signe Lundell (WK), Surya Ravuri, Rashmi Somashekhar, Elsa Thelander, Anya Vaidya
Players to watch out:
Kumudu Peddrick
The 40-year-old all-rounder in 16 Twenty20 International (T20I) outings scored 243 runs, including the highest of 50*, and has struck 14 wickets at an economy rate of 4.30. Kumudu starred for her side with figures of 0/4 (1.2) and 0/8 (2) in opening days play.
Chathurika Mahamalage
The 36-year-old all-rounder in 11 T20Is has scored 226 runs and bagged 10 wickets. Chathurika in the opener was dismissed for a duck and recorded figures of 1/26 (4), however, bettered her numbers to 34 and 1/10 (4) in the 2nd outing.
Kanchan Rana
The 32-year-old batter in 9 T20Is has accumulated 183 runs and has struck her maiden wicket as well. Kanchan had a promising start to her campaign finishing unbeaten on 21* in a chase of 52 runs.
Gunjan Shukla
The 36-year-old all-rounder has scored 52 T20I runs in 6 innings and has struck 16 times in 11 bowling innings. Gunjan wasn’t required with the bat after having made a vital contribution in the bowling innings with figures of 0/10 (4).
Pitch:
The 22 yards at Farmers Cricket Club Ground are likely to remain balanced throughout the game. Batters will be rewarded for their shots, while pacers may find some assistance early on. However, spinners may not have much to exploit from the surface.
Weather:
Despite cloudy overhead, the radar is all bright with no rain interruptions for a game of cricket at the Farmers Cricket Club Ground, St Martin. The temperature is forecasted to be around 16°C with moderate winds and a humidity level of 68%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Methnara Rathnayake, Anne Warnakulasuriya, Signe Lundell, Anya Vaidya, Hareer Chamto, Regina Suddahazai, Emilia Bartram, Chathurika Mahamalage, Kumudu Peddrick, Gunjan Shukla, Surya Ravuri
Match details:
Date – May 30, 2023
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Farmers Cricket Club Ground,
Broadcast – All games of the tournament will be live-streamed on FanCode and ICC TV.