The Nordic Women’s T20 Cup 2025 is set to witness another exciting chapter as Finland Women take on Norway Women in the third match of the tournament. This contest will be played at the scenic Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen, on August 30, with the first ball scheduled for 2:00 PM IST.
Finland arrive at this fixture with confidence drawn from their recent home series against Estonia Women and Switzerland Women in 2025, where several players delivered notable performances that showcased the growing depth of their squad. Norway, meanwhile, step into this encounter after their international tour earlier this year, which not only provided crucial match practice but also highlighted the consistency of some of their key performers.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Divija Unhale
The 39-year-old Finnish batter made her international debut against Switzerland in July 2025. Since then, she has played 5 T20Is with consistent contributions, scoring 10, 25*, 41, 4, and 11, which adds up to a total of 91 runs. In addition to her batting, she has also made an impact with the ball, picking up 1 wicket against Estonia. Her experience and reliability make her a crucial player for Finland.
Praghati Bhandari
The 32-year-old made her debut in July 2025 against Switzerland. Although her 5 international appearances so far have not been particularly successful, she remains an important part of the Finnish setup. Her batting returns read 2, 0, and 0 in three innings, while with the ball she has recorded figures of 0/9, 1/11, 0/8, and 1/24. Finland will hope she can translate her potential into match-winning performances in this fixture.
Ramya Immadi
A seasoned campaigner for Norway, the 33-year-old has played 29 matches since making her debut against Austria in July 2019. She has accumulated 198 runs with the highest score of 33 and has also claimed 16 wickets, with best figures of 3/22. Her last 5 T20I outings underline her dual role: batting returns of 29, 2, 11, and 9, along with bowling figures of 1/30, 1/16, 3/24, 0/26, and 0/32. Her experience and all-round ability will be central to Norway’s plans.
Paridhi Agrawal
The 34-year-old has represented Norway in 18 T20Is since her debut against Sweden in May 2022. With 23 wickets to her name and the best performance of 3/11, she has emerged as a reliable wicket-taker. Her last 5 bowling figures stand at 0/20, 2/12, 2/11, 0/21, and 0/34, reflecting both her consistency and ability to break partnerships. Norway will rely heavily on her control with the ball in this match.
Pitch:
The central wicket at the Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen Cricket Stadium is expected to provide excellent conditions for batting. With an average first-innings score of 133, the surface offers consistent bounce and true pace, making stroke play easier and rewarding aggressive batting. Bowlers will need to remain disciplined, vary their pace, and use clever angles if they are to make inroads against set batters.
Weather:
The weather is expected to stay mild and pleasant at around 20°C, but the 50% chance of precipitation brings the possibility of rain interruptions. Winds blowing at 19 kph might further support bowlers, but once the conditions settle, batters are likely to dominate proceedings.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Traijila Mulepati, Stella Sheridan, Divija Unhale, Ramya Immadi, Hansika Dassanayake, Rhea Khullar, Ayesha Hasan, Anushka Gorad, Purvi Kumari, Mirab Sajjad, Lizzie Stanfergin
Match Details:
Date – August 30, 2025
Time – 2:00 PM IST
Venue – Ishoj Cricket Club, Vejledalen
Broadcast – Live streaming available on the FanCode app and website.
