National women’s teams of Italy and Spain are slated to face off in a 5-match ECI T10 series, with the curtain raiser scheduled for the 11th of May, 2024. The game will be played at ASD Jinnah Cricket Club, Brescia, and the live-action commences at 12:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Italy – Chathurika Mahamalage, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Emilia Bartram, Gayathri Batagoda, Himanshi Daluwatta, Ilenia Sims, Ishara Jayamannage, Kirandeep Kaur, Kumudu Peddrick, Methnara Rathnayake, Nimesha Ekanayake, Pasindi Kanankege, Regina Suddahazai, Sadalee Malwatta, Senuri Daluwatta, Teshani Kankanamage
Spain – Amy Brown-Carrera, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Aneesa Azmat, Julia Zamorano, Lucia Chukkapalli-Llimares, Maria Zamorano, Memoona Riaz Qureshi, Naomi Hillman-Bermejo, Payal Chilongia, Rabia Mushtaq, Samaia Bisharat, Saskia Payne, Tasbiha Mirza, Uswa Syed
Players to watch out:
Methnara Rathnayake
The 17-year-old keeper-batter, striking at 171.96, has amassed 411 runs from 11 T10 appearances. Methnara’s highest score of 74 had come against Spain, and the team will count on her to notch up another good score against a familiar opponent.
Emilia Bartram
The 30-year-old all-rounder, striking at 135.20, has accumulated 169 runs from 16 games, while also has scalped 12 wickets from 14 innings. Emilia is a handy all-rounder and she’ll be relied upon for the goods, both with the bat and ball.
Naomi Hillman-Bermejo
The 17-year-old all-rounder has racked up 517 runs, at a strike rate of 147.29, from 20 T10 games and maintaining an economy rate of 6.82 has claimed 7 wickets from 16 innings. She’s been in notable form in 2024 and will be banked upon for all-round efforts.
Payal Chilongia
The 25-year-old left-arm off-spinner, at an economy rate of 8.09 has bagged 12 wickets from 16 T10 innings and chipped in with the bat, scoring 91 runs from 17 outings. Payal hasn’t found much success in 2024 T10 fixtures and will be backed to find her form.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at ASD Jinnah Cricket Club are relatively even with a modest average score. While conditions are conducive for batting, the wicket also offers assistance to both pacers and spinners, promising an engaging contest.
Weather:
The conditions in Brescia are expected to be pleasant for the game with no rain interruptions and partly cloudy skies. The temperature will hover around 20°C, with light winds and humidity at 57%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Methnara Rathnayake, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Chathurika Mahamalage, Naomi Hillman-Bermejo, Emilia Bartram, Amy Brown-Carrera, Uswa Syed, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Kumudu Peddrick, Payal Chilongia, Regina Suddahazai
Match details:
Date – May 11, 2024
Time – 12:45 PM IST
Venue – ASD Jinnah Cricket Club, Brescia
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.