The Switzerland Women’s tour of Belgium culminates with the fourth and final T20I at the Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, on May 29, 2025, starting 5:45 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Debutants Switzerland with back-to-back wins have displayed strong front the outset, promising an exciting finish as both teams look to end on a high.
Squads:
Belgium Women’s Cricket Team
Rosemary Lister, Shirin Dias, Shraddha Bhandari, Tripti Gore, Aashita Gupta, Arussa Ilahi, Shabana Illahi, Veera Redkar, Shamma Diwan Ali, Amina Diwan Ali, Attia Diwan Ali, Smriti Kaneria, Sruthi Yenamandra
Switzerland Women’s Cricket Team
Laila Pickard, Natalie St Cyr Clarke, Ramya Punekar Krishnamurthy, Saranya Kotha, Jacqui Edmiston, Meghna Rajan, Millie Holmes, Sejal Vinod, Ananya Srinivasan, Franziska Kuenburg, Danashi Medagoda, Metty Fernandes, Naina Metty Saju, Samiha Dabholkar
Players to watch out:
Smriti Kaneria
The 32-year-old is the captain of the Belgium Women’s team and is valued for her ability to contribute in both batting and bowling departments. In just her 2nd outings for Belgium, against Switzerland, she gave a steady start to the batting order scoring 34 of 32, with 5 fours. The team will count on her to follow up with such efforts.
Veera Redkar
The 37-year-old right-handed, on debut, stepped up with a fine 41 in the opening T20I against Switzerland, leading the scoring for her side, and did so again the 2nd T20I, this time scoring 39*. Her vital contributions highlight her importance to the team.
Samiha Dabholkar
The 32-year-old picked 2 wickets in the first two games for Switzerland and continues to impress with the ball. She has been economical throughout, emerging as a dependable player for the latest WT20I debutants, Switzerland.
Pitch:
The Stars Arena Hofstade typically offers a well-balanced surface. Both batters and bowlers are likely to get assistance, making team balance crucial. Chasing teams have historically enjoyed a slight advantage, with a 61%-win rate at this venue.
Weather:
No rain interruptions and delays are expected throughout the match. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 14°C, with 20% precipitation expected in the first few hours of the match. Average humidity would be around 83%, gradually decreasing as the match progresses.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Franziska Kuenburg, Meghna Rajan, Arussa Illahi, Veera Redkar, Rosemary Lister, Aashita Gupta, Smriti Kaneria, Natalie St Cyr Clarke, Sejal Vinod, Ananya Srinivasan, Samiha Dabholkar
Match details:
Date – May 29, 2025
Time – 5:45 PM IST
Venue – Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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