The Roma Cricket Ground in Rome is all set to host match number 9 of the Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier on May 28, 2025. The contest will feature Italy and Germany, both the teams vying for a spot in the next stage, making it a crucial encounter.
Italy Women has shown resilience and started the campaign with a hat-trick of wins, against Jersey in their first encounter by 7 wickets and momentarily winning by 8 wickets against Isle of Man. In the 8th match, Italy won by 10 wickets against Sweden.
Despite a half century from Eman Asin of 58 the Italian bowlers folded the Sweden to 118. However, Italy’s openers Dilaisha Nanayakkara and Chloe Piparo remained unbeaten with a half century of 58 and steady runs of 44 respectively, securing a crucial 10-wicket victory.
On the other hand, Germany has also started its campaign with back-to-back wins, firstly against Spain women by 28 runs and against Jersey women by 7 runs. Janet Ronalds emerged as the Player of the Match against Jersey, projecting crucial 35 runs and picking up 2 wickets for the team. This upcoming encounter promises an interesting contest.
Squads:
Italy Women’s Cricket Team
Emilia Bartram(C), Dilaisha Nanayakkara (VC), Teshani Araliya, Nimesha Ekanayake, Ishara Jayamannage, Pasindi Kanankege, Alexia Kontopirakis, Chathurika Mahamalage, Emma Moore, Kumudu Peddrick, Chloe Piparo, Methnara Rathnayake (WK), Ilenia Sims, Annie Wikman
Germany Women’s Cricket Team
Anne Bierwisch, Janet Ronalds, Nicole Kingsley, Shravya Kolcharam, Christina Tina Gough, Rameesha Shahidz Wilhelmina Garcia, Karthika Vijayaraghavan, Sharanya Sadarangani, Ameya Kanukuntla, Ashwini Balaji, Asmita Kohli, Iris Edwards, Milena Beresford
Players to watch out:
Dilaisha Nanayakkara
Italy’s vice-captain has been instrumental in the team’s recent performance. The opener recently scored an unbeaten 58 against Sweden, highlighting a force from front. Her WT20I stats record for 401 runs picking up 25 wickets from 40 matches.
Chloe Piparo
The experienced Australian batter adds depth to Italy’s lineup. Known for her technique and temperament, she has been a consistent performer in domestic circuits. Her steady 44* runs against Sweden helped clinch victory for the Italian squad. In 3 WT20Is, she has scored 58 runs.
Christina Gough
Gough is a cornerstone of Germany’s batting lineup. She helped secure victories in this campaign by scoring 30* and 22 runs and also has a wicket to her name. With 1256 runs and 33 wickets in WT20Is, she is Germany’s leading run-scorer. Her all-round abilities, including economical bowling, make her a valuable asset to the team.
Janet Ronalds
The seasoned all-rounder holds the record for Germany’s highest individual T20I score of 105* and has amassed over 761 runs and 20 wickets in 44 WT20Is. Janet scored 35 runs and picked up 2 wickets in their last encounter against Jersey. Her leadership and experience are pivotal to Germany’s success.
Pitch:
The Roma Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch, favoring both batters and pacers. The average first innings indicate competitive contests. Pacers have accounted for approximately most of the wickets, suggesting assistance for seamers.
Weather:
The forecast predicts partly sunny conditions with temperatures reaching up to 27°C. Humidity may rise to 50% with negligible chances of precipitation, and no potential disruption for play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Dilaisha Nanayakkara, Chloe Piparo, Emilia Bartram, Christina Gough, Janet Ronalds, Anne Bierwisch, Methnara Rathnayake, Ilenia Sims, Annie Wikman, Asmita Kohli, Iris Edwards
Match details:
Date – May 28, 2025
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Roma Cricket Ground, Rome
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
