The stage is set for an exciting clash in the Nordic Women’s T20 Cup as Finland Women take on Germany Women in the tournament opener, on August 29, at Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen, starting 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Finland comes into this contest after their recent home series against Estonia Women and Switzerland Women in 2025, where they showcased promising individual performances and growing depth in their squad. On the other side, Germany arrives with the experience of competing in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 1, a campaign that tested their resilience against stronger European sides.
With Finland looking to build momentum on home soil and Germany eager to assert themselves after their qualifying run, this encounter promises to be a competitive battle between two emerging forces in European women’s cricket.
Squads:
Finland Women’s Cricket Team
Divija Unhale, Leah Martin, Minna Stolt, Abinaya Shanmuganathan, Malyun Hassan, Rhea Khullar, Tiina Leskinen, Traijila Mulepati, Haiyen Nguyen, Stella Sheridan, Aanchal Khullar, Chi-Han Lay, Hansika Dassanayake, Mira Saastamoinen, Praghati Bhandari
Germany Women’s Cricket Team
Janet Ronalds, Nicole Kingsley, Wilhelmina Garcia, Aishani Kishore, Ameya Kanukuntla, Christina Gough, Shravya Kolcharam, Karthika Vijayaraghavan, Verena Stolle, Antonia Meyenborg, Ashwini Balaji, Asmita Kohli, Iris Edwards, Rameesha Shahid
Players to watch out:
Traijila Mulepati
The captain brings both leadership and impact with the ball. She impressed with a tidy spell of 2/11 against Estonia Women in the home Tri-Series. In her 5 WT20Is so far, Mulepati has taken 4 wickets and also chipped in with the bat, showing she can contribute to crucial moments.
Stella Sheridan
A dynamic middle-order batter, Sheridan made headlines with a quickfire 33 off 21 balls during the recent Tri-Series. With 5 WT20Is under her belt, she has already scored 65 runs, her best being that attacking 33, and looks set to be a reliable run-getter.
Rameesha Shahid
A consistent performer, Shahid made her mark with a fighting 27 against Netherlands Women in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. In 13 WT20I innings, she has accumulated 140 runs, often providing stability in the middle order.
Wilhelmina Garcia
A powerful presence at the top of the order, Garcia smashed an unbeaten 51* against the Netherlands, showcasing her ability to anchor an innings. With 345 runs in 22 WT20I innings, including the career-best of 51*, she remains a key figure in her side’s batting lineup.
Pitch:
The center strip at Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen Cricket Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly and conducive to stroke play, evident from the average score of 133. With consistent bounce and value for shots on offer, batters will look to capitalize, while bowlers will have to rely on discipline and variations to make an impact.
Weather:
The weather is expected to stay pleasant around 22°C, with only a 20% chance of precipitation, meaning rain interruptions are unlikely. Humidity at 66% could assist seamers early on with some swing, but overall, the conditions are likely to favor batters once they settle in.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Traijila Mulepati, Stella Sheridan, Divija Unhale, Hansika Dassanayake, Rhea Khullar, Janet Ronalds, Christina Gough, Wilhelmina Garcia, Aishani Kishore, Nicole Kingsley, Rameesha Shahid
Match Details:
Date – August 29, 2025
Time – 8:30 PM IST
Venue – Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
