Match number 10 of the Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier on May 28, 2025, will feature Isle of Man and Spain in action at the Simar Cricket Ground in Rome. With both teams eager to make a breakthrough, it promises to be an exciting contest.
With three straight wins, Spain continues to struggle in the competition. The team lost in their campaign opener to Sweden by 13 runs and later the same day, fell short of chasing down Germany’s 139 by 28 runs. In their most recent game, despite Alexis’s 41 runs from the front, fellow players fell consecutively to Jersey’s bowlers, resulting in Spain’s third straight loss.
On the other hand, starting the campaign with a loss against Italy, Isle of Man secured a 7-wicket victory against Sweden. Lucy Barnett led from the front with a quickfire 77 and found support in Caitlin Henery. As Spain aims to break their losing streak, the Isle of Man looks forward to building the momentum.
Squads:
Isle of Man Women’s Cricket Team
Alanya Thorpe (C), Lucy Barnett, Kim Carney, Clare Crowe, Georgina Ford, Sam Hassall, Caitlin Henery, Joanne Hicks, Lola Hornby-Wheeler, Danielle Murphy, Rachel Overman, Catherine Perry, Rebecca Webster (WK)
Spain Women’s Cricket Team
Amy Brown-Carrera, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Elspeth Fowler, Muskan Naseeb, Alexis Hartley, Marisol Carrera Vivar, Memoona Riaz Qureshi, Uswa Syed, Amelia Jones, Tasbiha Mirza, Mardiya Mohammed, Naomi Hillman-Bermejo, Payal Chilongia, Rabia Mushtaq, Samia Bisharat
Players to watch out:
Lucy Barnett
Barnett is a standout performer for the Isle of Man. The opener scored a blazing 77 off 47 balls, leading Isle of Man to secure a 7-wicket victory, against Sweden. In 29 WT20I matches, she has amassed 1098 runs, including 11 half-centuries, with the highest score of 96. With the ball, she has taken 31 wickets, showcasing her prowess as a genuine all-rounder.
Caitlin Henery
The 19-year-old adds strength to the Isle of Man’s bowling attack. In 23 WT20Is, she has amassed 347 runs, picking up 17 wickets. Her role as a bowler is crucial in providing breakthroughs and maintaining pressure on the opposition. In the competition so far, she has registered starts of 19 and 12 and also taken a wicket.
Alexis Hartley
Alexis is a key player in Spain’s lineup known for her consistent performances with the bat. A strong force from the front she scored a steady 41 runs in her most recent game, though in a losing cause. In WT20I cricket, she has scored 161 runs and scalped 2 wickets from 11 matches.
Payal Chilongia
Chilongia brings versatility to the Spanish side with her all-round capabilities. Her ability to contribute both with the bat and ball adds depth to the team. Payal shared her wickets with Uswa in the last encounter against Jersey. In 12 WT20Is, she recorded 71 runs and scalped 12 wickets.
Pitch:
The Simar Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch, with an average first innings score of 150 in recent T20 matches. The surface tends to favor batters, but pacers have found success, accounting for most of the wickets taken at this venue.
Weather:
The forecast for Rome indicates mild and reasonably dry conditions, with daytime temperatures averaging around 23°C. Humidity is expected to be around 73%, and there is no possibility of precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alexis Hartley, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Uswa Syed, Amelia Jones, Caitlin Henery, Payal Chilongia, Lucy Barnett, Rebecca Webster, Mardiya Mohammed, Naomi Hillman-Bermejo, Kim Carney
Match details:
Date – May 28, 2025
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Simar Cricket Ground, Rome
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
