The Oman Women’s T20I Tri-Series continues with a crucial clash as Bahrain Women face Qatar Women at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) on December 9. Both sides are searching for their first win of the series, adding immense pressure and significance to this encounter as they look to stay alive in the race against in-form hosts Oman Women.
Bahrain Women enter this match after a tough start, losing their opening game but retaining a strong core of all-rounders and steady batters. On the other hand, Qatar Women, also winless so far, will draw confidence from individual brilliance shown earlier in the tri-series, particularly against Oman. Qatar will look to convert flashes of promise into a complete team performance in this must win contest.
Squads:
Bahrain Women’s Cricket Team
Nipuni Nadeera, Reema Naseer, Sheetal Hate, Aqsa Tariq, Deepika Rasangika, Reshel Dsouza, Sweeta Corda, Ashwini Govinda, Sadamali Bhakshala, Sana Butt, Eman Shahzadi, Mishal Siraj, Sudeshika Ranawaka, Swarna Nunna
Qatar Women’s Cricket Team
Amna Kashif, Aysha, Lihara Ayyesekara, Shahreen Bahadur, Shrutiben Rana, Christeena Jacob, Getrude Candiru, Maria Jacob, Roheed Akhtar, Tafull Elkhair, Krisheta Saravanakumar, Sargam Patel, Khadija Imtiaz, Sarrinah Ahmed
Players to watch out:
Deepika Rasangika
A seasoned left-hand batter and leg break bowler, Rasangika has scored 473 runs and taken key wickets across 31 WT20Is, including best figures of 4/38. Her dual role at the top and in the middle overs makes her Bahrain’s most influential player in this tri-series clash.
Sadamali Bhakshala
Bhakshala offers a rare combination of right-hand batting, right-arm offbreak bowling, and wicket keeping duties, with experience from 16 WT20Is. Her ability to contribute to multiple departments provide Bahrain with depth and flexibility in both batting order and bowling changes.
Getrude Candiru
Candiru announced herself with a brilliant 62 against Oman in the second match of the tri-series, scoring at a strike rate of 112 while also bowling off-breaks. As a right-hand batter who can change gears quickly, she is central to Qatar’s hopes of setting or chasing a competitive total.
Christeena Jacob
At just 15 years of age, Jacob has already shown temperament and promise, scoring 21 against Oman in only her third WT20I. Her ability to handle pressure in the middle order makes her a key emerging player to watch in this contest.
Pitch:
The Oman Cricket Ground offers early assistance to fast bowlers, providing bounce and seam movement that can trouble top orders in the powerplay. As the match progresses, the surface tends to break up and support spinners with increased grip, making stroke-making progressively tougher and rewarding accurate bowling.
Weather:
Conditions in Al Amerat are expected to be clear and dry, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 27°C, humidity around 67%, and winds near 13 km/h. With 0% chance of precipitation, an uninterrupted game is anticipated, allowing both teams a full opportunity to press for their first win of the series.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nipuni Nadeera, Deepika Rasangika, Aqsa Tariq, Sadamali Bhakshala, Sweeta Corda, Amna Kashif, Getrude Candiru, Christeena Jacob, Shahreen Bahadur, Sudeshika Ranawaka, Khadija Imtiaz
Match Details:
Date – December 9, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat
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