Yorkshire Women and Tasmania Women will square off in an intriguing match at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi to kick off the Abu Dhabi Women’s T20 Counties Super Cup. This competition opener is set for March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), promising to be an exciting contest between two fierce rivals, both hoping to get out to a fast start.
Yorkshire will rely on a well-rounded team with talented bowlers and all-rounders under the leadership of seasoned players like Beth Langston and Lauren Winfield-Hill. Tasmania, led by Nicola Carey and Elyse Villani, are strong opponents because they combine depth and firepower. The match is anticipated to be an exciting match with seasoned players and emerging talents eager to shine.
Squads:
Yorkshire Women
Lauren Winfield Hill, Maddie Ward, Sterre Kalis, Ami Campbell, Rebecca Duckworth, Erin Thomas, Frances Lonsdale, Ria Fackrell, Beth Langston, Grace Hall, Rachel Slater, Claudie Cooper, Jessica Woolston, Elicia Pollard, Lucy Kate Randle, Amelia Love, Emma Wrightson, Holly Garton
Tasmania Women
Emma Manix Geeves, Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Naomi Stalenberg, Tabatha Saville, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Ava Curtis, Maisy Gibson, Lauren Smith, Julia Cavanough, Mia Barwick, Callie Wilson
Players to watch out for:
Sterre Kalis
The 25-year-old top-order batter is one to keep an eye on. The Dutch international has already made a mark, scoring 1358 runs in 44 T20I matches, including the highest score of 126*. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024, she amassed 320 runs in 12 matches for Northern Superchargers. Recently, she was the second-highest run-scorer in the Nepal Women’s T20I Tri-Series, scoring 160 runs in 6 matches for the Netherlands.
Rachael Slater
The 23-year-old left-arm medium bowler is an exciting talent to watch. She has made an impact in T20Is, claiming 18 wickets in 23 matches, including a best of 5/17. Slater also had a successful stint in the 2024 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, taking 6 wickets in 7 matches for Northern Diamonds, including a thrilling moment where she hit the winning runs to secure a one-run victory over Southern Vipers taking her team to the semi-finals. Her impressive performances extend to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, where she was the highest wicket-taker with 11 wickets, helping Scotland qualify for the T20 World Cup and make their maiden appearance at the tournament.
Elyse Villani
The 35-year-old middle-order batter Elyse Villani brings a wealth of experience to the crease. In T20Is, she has scored 1369 runs for Australia, with the highest score of 90*. She has also had success in the Women’s Big Bash League, amassing 3695 runs in 138 runs, with the highest score of 100*. In the 2024-25 season, she was the 7th highest run-scorer with 292 runs in 11 matches, playing for Hobart Hurricanes. In the Women’s National Cricket League 2024-25, representing Tasmania, she hit 298 runs which included two centuries.
Nicola Carey
The 31-year-old left-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler, brings a solid all-round game to the table. In T20Is, she has taken 19 wickets in 24 innings. In the Women’s Big Bash League 2024-25 season, Carey had a strong all-round performance, claiming 12 wickets in 11 matches and scoring 228 runs with the highest score of 64* for Hobart Hurricanes. In the Women’s National Cricket League 2024, playing for Tasmania, she was a standout performer finishing as 7th highest wicket-taker with 19 wickets in 12 matches, and also scoring 354 runs including the highest of 120.
Pitch:
The well-balanced conditions at Tolerance Oval are known for helping bowlers and batters alike. Chasing teams have averaged 97 runs here, while the average first-inning score is 119. Given that teams batting first have won 52% of the games played here, captains are likely to choose to bat first, hence the toss might be quite important.
Weather:
With sunny sky and a temperature of 24°C, Abu Dhabi is predicted to offer the perfect playing conditions for the game. Early on, swing bowlers may benefit from the roughly 63% humidity levels and light winds. There is no risk of rain, therefore the match will go on without interruption.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Lauren Winfield-Hill, Elyse Villani, Sterre Kalis, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Beth Langston, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Maisy Gibson, Rachel Slater, Jessica Woolston
Match details:
Date – March 29, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – In India, the game will be live streamed on FanCode.
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