The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier 2025 continued with high-octane action on May 26, lighting up Rome and Spinaceto with four gripping matchups. With the stakes rising—only the top two teams earning promotion to Division 1 to join Scotland and Netherlands—each game on Day 2 was a statement of intent. The ultimate prize remains a coveted spot in the Global Qualifier for the 2026 T20 World Cup in England.
Match 5 – Spinaceto: Germany Women vs Jersey Women
In a tense affair earlier in Spinaceto, bowlers held sway as Germany Women pulled off a hard-fought 7-run victory over Jersey. Germany posted a battling 106/6, largely thanks to Janet Ronalds’ calm 35 off 44. Christina Gough added 22 off 32 and Shravya Kolcharam chipped in with 13 off 12, but the innings lacked momentum. Extras again played their part, this time contributing 17 runs. Jersey’s bowling was led by Grace Wetherall, who produced a phenomenal 4/17 in 4 overs, backed up by Chloe Greechan (0/11 in 4 overs) with her economical bowling.
Jersey’s reply was full of effort but short on finish. They finished on 99/8 after 20 overs, despite Analise Merritt scoring a lively 25 off 21 and Florence Tanguy chipping in with 19 from 32 balls. Wetherall added 11 off 12, but the rest faltered against Germany’s diverse attack. Ronalds starred with the ball as well, claiming 2/19, while Kohli registered 2/15, Gough, Balaji, and Edwards all struck once. Extras provided 12 runs, but the final tally wasn’t enough, with Jersey losing wickets at 1-1, 2-36, 3-38, 4-43, 5-70, 6-75, 7-79, and 8-98.
Match 6 – Rome: Isle of Man Women vs Sweden Women
It was a tale of fierce hitting and tidy spells in Rome as Isle of Man Women surged past Sweden with a convincing 7-wicket win. Sweden Women, batting first, crafted a decent 123/3 from 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Eman Asim, who scored a measured 29 off 34 deliveries, well supported by Elsa Thelander’s 25 from 32 and an unbeaten 23 off 22 from Kanchan Rana. Gunjan Shukla gave the innings late energy with a brisk 20* off 17, while 19 extras padded the total. The Isle of Man bowlers, however, stayed composed, with Alanya Thorpe, Caitlin Henry and Joanne Hicks each getting a wicket.
Chasing 124, Isle of Man stormed to 124/3 in just 11.3 overs. Lucy Barnett translated her form with the ball to the bat, hammering a breathtaking 77 from 47 balls, featuring 10 fours and 2 sixes. Caitlin Henery’s 12 off 7 added impetus, while a generous 24 extras from the Swedish bowlers—19 of which were wides—made the job easier. Zara Mohammad, Surya Ravuri and Anya Vaidya picked up a wicket each, but the chase was wrapped up emphatically with 51 balls remaining.
Match 7 – Spinaceto: Jersey Women vs Spain Women
Later in the day, Jersey Women bounced back in dominating fashion, dismantling Spain Women by 7 wickets with 54 balls in hand. Batting first, Spain Women stumbled to 94/7 in their 20 overs. Alexis Hartley stood tall with a composed 41 off 38, but support was sparse. Amelia Jones added 14, and Uswa Syed made 15, but others failed to get into double digits. The Jersey bowlers were disciplined and methodical—four of the five used took a wicket. Olivia Bastin finished with an economical 1/13 in 4 overs while Florence Tanguy was also tidy, taking 1 wicket giving away just 16 in 4 overs.
In response, Jersey Women made light work of the chase, cruising to 95/3 in just 11 overs. Aimee Aikenhead played with maturity, scoring 32* off 34, while Grace Wetherall exploded with a rapid 26 from just 13 balls. Opener Analise Merritt got the ball rolling with a breezy 21 off 12. Spain’s bowlers toiled without success, managing only three wickets, with Hillman Bermejo’s 1/22 the best of the lot. The game ended as a resounding victory for Jersey with 7 wickets in hand.
Match 8 – Rome: Italy Women vs Sweden Women
The final contest of the day in Rome was a showcase of dominance from Italy Women, who outclassed Sweden with a 10-wicket thrashing. Sweden posted 118/5, mainly on the back of Eman Asim’s well-constructed 58 off 56 balls. Gunjan Shukla contributed 16 from 16, and Jayasooriya added 10, but the Italian bowlers kept a firm lid on proceedings. Emilia Bartram was excellent with 1/11 (3), and Emma Moore contributed 1/16 (3). Tight spells from Kumudu Peddrick and Pasindi Kanankege ensured wickets fell regularly.
Italy’s reply was clinical. Dilaiasha Nanayakkara was at her fluent best, stroking 58* off 43 with 10 boundaries, while Chloe Piparo slammed 44* off 29. With extras adding 18, Italy galloped to 120 without losing a wicket, finishing the chase in just 11.2 overs. Sweden used nine bowlers in vain, and Zara Mohammad’s lone over cost 16 runs, epitomizing their struggles. The Italians sealed the win with 52 balls to spare, staying undefeated and asserting their authority at the top of the table.
Points Table Implications
With these results, Italy Women remain undefeated at the summit with 6 points from 3 games and a formidable Net Run Rate of 3.167. Germany is close behind with 4 points from 2 matches. Jersey, Isle of Man, and Sweden all sit on 2 points, though NRR and remaining fixtures will play a key role in separating them. Spain, despite their efforts, remain winless after three matches.
As the race heats up, Day 2 was a pulsating reminder that in this format, momentum can swing fast—and teams that adapt quickest may just punch their ticket to the next stage.
