It’s time for another exciting chapter in European women’s cricket as Norway Women face Sweden Women in the 2025 Nordic Cup, on August 29, starting 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), at Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen.
Sweden arrives with the experience of competing in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 2, where they tested themselves against some of the region’s top sides. Norway, meanwhile, comes into this fixture after their tour earlier in 2025, which gave them valuable match practice and highlighted key performers in their lineup.
With both teams eager to build momentum and showcase their growth on the international stage, this clash promises to be a competitive encounter filled with emerging talent and spirited performances.
Squads:
Norway Women’s Cricket Team
Ayesha Hasan, Lizzie Stanfergin, Vidya Viyala, Mirab Sajjad, Purvi Kumari, Ramya Immadi, Anushka Gorad, Bijeyata Kumari, Alina Aslam, Lopamudra Sahoo, Mirab Razwan, Paridhi Agrawal, Prachi Kumari
Sweden Women’s Cricket Team
Afia Ahmed, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Kashvi Kanwar, Sanvi Mirani, Anya Vaidya, Dewa Chamto, Fatima Zahra, Kanchan Rana, Malyun Yusuf, Elsa Thelander, Meghana Alugunoolla, Gaya Jayaweera, Hareer Chamto, Imali Jayasooriya, Matilda Heircock, Zara Mohammad
Players to watch out:
Anya Vaidya
A reliable top-order performer, Vaidya showed her class with a solid 25 against Jersey in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division 2. With 394 runs in 21 WT20I innings, including the career-best of unbeaten 69*, she remains a key pillar of her side’s batting lineup.
Zara Mohammad
A genuine wicket-taker with the ball, Mohammad was the standout against Jersey with an impressive spell of 3/15 in the Europe Qualifier. Having picked up 11 wickets in 11 WT20Is, she has already established herself as a bowler who can change games in the middle overs.
Ayesha Hasan
A stroke-maker with flair, Hasan grabbed the spotlight with a brisk 54 off 44 balls against Portugal during the Norway Women’s tour in 2025. In 20 WT20I innings, she has scored 271 runs, with that knock being her highest, highlighting her ability to lead the scoring charts when in form.
Anushka Gorad
A dependable wicketkeeper-batter, Gorad adds balance to the lineup with her dual skills. She chipped in with 20 runs at the top of the order against Portugal recently, and across 17 WT20I innings has contributed 185 runs, often providing valuable starts for her side.
Pitch:
At the Vejledalen Cricket Stadium, a batting-friendly track awaits, evidenced from an average score in the 130s. The ball should come nicely onto the bat, encouraging free-flowing shots. While pacers may get occasional assistance with bounce, it’s discipline and smart variations that will make the difference.
Weather:
The weather is expected to remain pleasant, with the mercury at 22°C and only a slim 20% chance of precipitation. High humidity at 66% could offer the new ball bowlers some swing, though the conditions overall are tilted towards batting once players get their eye in.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ayesha Hasan, Anushka Gorad, Purvi Kumari, Mirab Sajjad, Lizzie Stanfergin, Anya Vaidya, Zara Mohammad, Afia Ahmed, Elsa Thelander, Meghana Alugunoolla, Kanchan Rana
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.
