Both teams come into Match 11 of Women’s Continental Cup 2026 looking to get their tournament campaign off the mark in Group A after tough opening outings. Guernsey Women sit in third position with 0 points after a single defeat, carrying an NRR of -4.250. Czech Republic Women find themselves right at the bottom of the table in fourth place, also point-less after 1 loss, but holding a lower NRR of -7.943.
The Czech Republic will be leaning heavily on all-rounder Sowjanya Talamarla to set the tone with both bat and ball after her impressive 2-wicket spell in their previous fixture. Up front, batters like Jana Kominkova will need to show more patience and build a steady platform to ensure the team puts up a total their bowlers can defend. Tightening up their fielding and avoiding early collapses will be crucial for the Czech side to make a real push for two points.
Guernsey will look to capitalize on Czechia’s middle-order vulnerabilities through their potent bowling attack. Claire Elmore was exceptional in her first match, taking 2/12 with a miserly 4.00 economy rate, and alongside support from Rebecca Hubbard, she will aim to choke the run flow early. If Guernsey’s top order can settle in early and handle the Czech spin attack, they have a solid opportunity to pocket their first win of the competition.
Squads:
Czech Republic Women’s Cricket Team
Desika Moodley, Sowjanya Talamarla (C), Mansi Parmar, Farwa Baber, Tereza Kolcunova, Katerina Tesarikova, Pratibha Choudhary, Rachel Pavlickova (WK), Erika Kuncova, Jana Kominkova, Zuzana Franova (WK), Klara Kisova, Eva Konasova, Divya Mehtani, Adela Pavlickova, Viola Komeda
Guernsey Women’s Cricket Team
Francesca Bulpitt, Philippa Stahelin, Rebecca Hubbard, Olivia Morgan, Eva Bourgaize, Annie Le Ray, Krista De La Mare (C, WK), Elise Millington, Rachel Merrien, Hana Atkinson, Mollie Watson, Katie Robert, Claire Elmore, Charlotte Griggs
Players to watch out:
Jana Kominkova
Representing Czech Republic Women, Jana Kominkova featured in 1 match during the tournament. In her single outing at the crease, she scored a quickfire 8 runs off just 8 balls at a crisp strike rate of 100.00. Her innings was highlighted by 1 boundary before her brief stay ended.
Rebecca Hubbard
Rebecca Hubbard featured in 1 match for Guernsey Women during the tournament. She chipped in with 5 runs during her single batting effort, facing 10 balls at a strike rate of 50.00. She managed to find the rope once, registering a boundary to her name.
Sowjanya Talamarla
Sowjanya Talamarla delivered a complete all-round effort in her single match for Czech Republic Women. She scored 7 runs off 14 deliveries in her batting effort. She truly stood out with the ball, bowling 2 overs and taking 2 wickets for just 13 runs, finishing with an economy rate of 6.50.
Claire Elmore
Claire Elmore made a huge splash with the ball in her lone appearance for Guernsey Women. She was tight with her line and length, delivering 3 overs while giving away only 12 runs. She picked up 2 key wickets with best bowling figures of 2/12, leaving her with an impressive economy rate of 4.00.
Pitch:
As continental Europe’s only dedicated turf ground, the Moara Vlasiei pitch generally plays as a true batter-friendly surface. It offers consistent bounce and minimal assistance for movement, consistently yielding high-scoring white-ball fixtures.
Weather:
Expect mostly sunny conditions in Moara Vlăsiei, with temperatures reaching a high of 27°C and dropping to a low of 19°C. The conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Desika Moodley, Sowjanya Talamarla, Mansi Parmar, Farwa Baber, Tereza Kolcunova, Katerina Tesarikova, Francesca Bulpitt, Philippa Stahelin, Rebecca Hubbard, Olivia Morgan, Eva Bourgaize
Match Details:
Date – August 29, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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