With expectations of no further rain interruptions to play, the hosts Netherlands is all set to take on the visitors United States of America (USA) in the 4th T20 International (T20I) of the series on June 23, 2025. The contest is poised to be thrilling after both the 1st and 2nd T20Is were abandoned due to wet outfields in Utrecht. With their recent games being called-off, both the teams are eager for a complete game to finally gain momentum in this five-match series.
The only previous T20I encounter between these two sides came during the 2019 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, where the Netherlands secured a dominant 9-wicket victory. The Netherlands women’s cricket team has been featured in 82 WT20Is, winning 33 and losing 43. On the other hand, the USA women’s cricket team has played 41 WT20Is, with winning 22 and losing 19. Both the teams will look eager to mark a victory, leading the series.
Squads:
Netherlands women’s cricket team
Babette de Leede (C), Merel Dekeling, Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isobel Van Der Woning, Lilli Hamilton, Myrthe Van Den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
United States of America women’s cricket team
Aditiba Chudasama (C), Chetna Reddy Pagydyala (VC), Suhani Thadani, Disha Dhingra, Gargi Bhogle, Geetika Kodali, Jessica Willathgamuwa, Jivana Aras, Lekha Shetty, Maahi Madhavan, Mitali Patwardhan, Pooja Ganesh, Ritu Singh, Saanvi Immadi
Players to watches out:
Robine Rijke
The top-order-batter is known for her ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed. During their recent tour of Nepal, she emerged as the player of the match, with her unbeaten 59* off 48 smashing at a strike rate of 122.91. In 69 WT20Is, she has amassed 982 runs with her highest of 84* against Hong Kong. She is also handy with the ball picking up 23 wickets in her T20 career, with the best bowling spell of 4/7.
Caroline de Lange
The all-rounder provides balance to her side. She has picked up 55 wickets and amassed 85 runs in 62 WT20Is. Her best bowling spell of 4/6 came against Namibia in 2022. She remains as a key bowler, also reliable with the bat and capable of chipping in with runs in pressure situations.
Chetna Reddy Pagydyala
The vice-captain is known for her sensational debut in WODIs, against Zimbabwe scoring a century of 136*, marking her as the second youngest player to score a hundred. In 12 WT20Is, she has amassed 168 runs with her highest of 36* against Argentina. She has also picked up 4 wickets with the best bowling spell of 3/4. Her all-rounder ability makes her a dependable asset.
Saanvi Immadi
Saanvi is a bowling all-rounder and provides balance to her side. Immadi bowls with good control and can contribute lower down the order with the bat. From 12 WT20Is, she has picked up 7 wickets with a best bowling spell of 2/8 against Argentina. She will be economical to bring in early breakthroughs.
Pitch:
Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd traditionally favors seamers, especially early on. With notable movement off the pitch and bounce, new-ball bowlers thrive here. The average first-innings score reflects the challenge batters face before settling in. Timing improves as the innings progresses, allowing set batters to accelerate.
Weather:
Conditions in Utrecht on match day are expected to be damp. Light rain is forecast, with a high humidity of 88% and temperatures near 15°C. A 50% chance of precipitation and breezy winds may result in delays or interruptions during play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Robine Rijke, Chetna Reddy Pagydyala, Heather Siegers, Suhani Thadani, Caroline de Lange, Lekha Shetty, Saanvi Immadi, Aditiba Chudasama, Frederique Overdijk, Isobel Van Der Woning
Match details:
Date – June 11, 2025
Time – 03:30 PM IST
Venue – The Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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