The Netherlands, with a commanding win in the 4-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series opener, have taken an early lead in the series. The 4th and final T20I is scheduled for the 30th of May, 2024, at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) at Sportpark Harga, Schiedam.
Squads:
Netherlands – Annemijn Thomson, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Myrthe van den Raad, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Sterre Laurien Kalis, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Madison Landsman, Phebe Molkenboer, Robin Schmidt, Babette de Leede (C, WK), Fenna Vermeire (WK), Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Hannah Landheer, Merel Dekeling, Mikkie Zwilling, Silver Siegers
Italy – Himanshi Daluwatta, Sadalee Malwatta, Chathurika Mahamalage, Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Emilia Bartram (C), Kumudu Peddrick, Regina Khan, Jayamannage Ishara Upeka (WK), Methnara Rathnayake (WK), Anusha Landage, Ilenia Sims, Nimesha Asuramanage, Sewmini Kanankege, Teshani Araliya
Players to watch out:
Madison Landsman
The 20-year-old all-rounder, following an impressive domestic season in South Africa, made her debut in the T20I opener of this series. Madison, opening the batting, scored a mature 30-ball 36, and her bowling returns read 2/12 (4). She’ll be backed to make the most of this start, capitalizing on the momentum.
Hannah Landheer
The 21-year-old pacer has scalped 18 wickets from 24 T20I innings, including her best of 3/10, maintaining an economy rate of 5.69. On the back of a quiet campaign last month, Hannah stepped up with bowling figures of 2/13 (3) in the T20I opener, and it’s expected that she will maximize her return to form.
Ilenia Sims
The 22-year-old all-rounder made her debut in the T20I opener of this series, striking prized wickets of Iris Zwilling and Robine Rijke, finishing with bowling figures of 3/27 (4), while with the bat, departing cheaply for 1(4). The team will count on her to continue her bowling form while returning amongst runs.
Himanshi Daluwatta
The 18-year-old pacer made her maiden international appearance in the T20I opener of this series, producing figures of 1/25 (2). Though Himanshi leaked runs, she secured the wicket of Sanya Khurana, and it’s hoped she finds her best form, keeping a check on her economy rate and also bagging wickets.
Pitch:
Sportpark Harga, Schiedam, offers an evenly balanced center strip that slightly favors the bowlers. While it is conducive to batting, the average score in the 130s suggests there is assistance for bowlers, particularly pacers.
Weather:
With no chance of rain and the temperature expected to hover around 16°C, we are in for a complete game of cricket. It should be a pleasant day with moderate winds, partly cloudy skies, and 79% humidity.
Fantasy playing XI:
Methnara Rathnayake, Babette de Leede, Sterre Laurien Kalis, Robine Rijke, Iris Zwilling, Chathurika Mahamalage, Emilia Bartram, Kumudu Peddrick, Eva Lynch, Madison Landsman, Caroline de Lange
Match details:
Date – May 30, 2024
Time – 2:30 PM IST
Venue – Sportpark Harga, Schiedam
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.
