The Abu Dhabi Women’s T20 Counties Super Cup 2025 is all set to crown its winners, marking the end of an exciting tournament. The stage is set for an action-packed finale, with the championship match, third-place playoff, and fifth-place decider all lined up.
The third-place playoff will feature a thrilling contest between ECB and Tasmania on Sunday, March 30th, at 4:00 PM (IST) at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Both teams are tied on 2 points each, but ECB’s superior Net Run Rate (NRR) earns them the third spot on the points table.
ECB began their campaign with an 18-run victory over Essex, but a 4-wicket loss to Yorkshire in their second match pushed them into the third-place playoff. Tasmania, meanwhile, started strong with a 4-run win over Yorkshire, only to fall to The Blaze by 13 runs in their second match. The two teams will now clash to determine the third-place finisher in the tournament.
Squads:
ECB Women –
Keziah Miriam Sabin, Rinitha Rajith, Udeni Dona, Esha Oza, Lavanya Keny, Michelle Botha, Samaira Dharnidharka, Emily Thomas, Theertha Satish, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Katie Thompson, Suraksha Kotte, Thilini Shashikala, Vaishnave Mahesh, Kavisha Egodage
Tasmania Women –
Elyse Villani, Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Tabatha Saville, Julia Cavanough, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Emma Manix Geeves, Ava Curtis, Callie Wilson, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Lauren Smith, Maisy Gibson, Mia Barwick
Players to watch out:
Kavisha Egodage –
The 21-year-old all-rounder, a right-handed batter and right-arm off-spinner, has been a consistent performer in T20Is. In 88 matches, she has scored 1,947 runs, with a highest of 92, while also claiming 43 wickets. Egodage made valuable contributions in recent tournaments, scoring 59 runs and taking 3 wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024, followed by 96 runs and 6 wickets in the Namibia Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2024. In her only appearance in this tournament so far, she contributed 16 runs off 19 balls.
Suraksha Kotte –
The 22-year-old bowler has already made an impact in international cricket, claiming 31 wickets in 43 T20I matches. She demonstrated her wicket-taking ability in the Asian Cricket Council Women’s Premier Cup 2024, picking up 7 wickets in 6 matches. If given the opportunity to play, she has the potential to be a valuable asset to the team.
Hayley Silver-Holmes –
The 21-year-old bowling all-rounder has shown promise across various competitions. In the Big Bash League, she has taken 14 wickets and scored 81 runs over four seasons. She also made an impact in the T20 Spring Challenge 2024 with a three-wicket haul in the second match and delivered a steady performance in the Women’s National Cricket League 2024-25, contributing 65 runs and 1 wicket in three matches. Although she is yet to play a match in this tournament, Silver-Holmes has the potential to make a significant impact if given the opportunity.
Maisy Gibson –
The 28-year-old leg-break bowler has established herself as a consistent wicket-taker. In the Women’s Big Bash League, she has taken 72 wickets across seasons. Gibson’s impressive form continued in the Women’s National Cricket League 2024-25, where she finished as the third-highest wicket-taker with 23 wickets. In this tournament, she had a quiet start, going wicketless in the first match, but bounced back strongly, picking up 2 wickets in the second match.
Pitch:
The center wicket at Tolerance Oval provides ample support for batters, making it a favorable surface with an average score in the 160s. However, both pacers and spinners will also have opportunities to make an impact and exploit the conditions to their advantage.
Weather:
The conditions are ideal for a game of cricket at Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi, with clear overhead and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C, with light winds and humidity at 60%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Theertha Satish, Elyse Villani, Kavisha Egodage, Naomi Stalenberg, Rinitha Rajith, Esha Oza, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Heena Hotchandani, Lauren Smith, Maisy Gibson
Match details:
Date – March 30, 2025
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi
Broadcast – In India, the game will be live streamed on FanCode.
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