The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier 2025 delivered a thrilling penultimate day on May 29, lighting up Rome and Spinaceto with three captivating contests. With promotion spots already sealed, Italy and Germany have booked their places in Division 1—joining Ireland and the Netherlands—as the journey toward the Global Qualifier for the 2026 T20 World Cup in England continues.
Match 13: Italy Women vs Spain Women – Spinaceto
Italy Women rounded off the group stage with a flawless record, clinching a disciplined 29-run victory over Spain Women. Batting first, Italy posted a competitive total of 121/9. Methnara Rathnayake led the way with a fluent 30 off 33 deliveries, while skipper Emilia Bartram added a composed 26 off 25. Spain’s bowlers, particularly Uswa Syed (2/17) and Hillman-Bermejo (2/19), kept striking at regular intervals, but 17 extras proved costly.
Spain’s chase never quite took off, faltering early despite a determined 35 off 46 from Hillman-Bermejo. Italy’s bowlers maintained their grip on the game—Chathurika Mahamalage starred with figures of 3/14, while Ilenia Sims (1/16), Nimesha Ekanayake (1/8), and Pasindi Kanankege (1/16) all chipped in effectively. Spain eventually closed on 92/6, handing Italy their fifth win in five outings and confirming them as the group toppers.
Match 14: Sweden Women vs Jersey Women – Rome
Sweden Women signed off their campaign on a high, registering a spirited 18-run victory over Jersey Women in Rome. Eman Asim was the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a commanding 45 off 40 balls. She found valuable support from Anya Vaidya (25 off 33) and Elsa Thelander (21* off 21), guiding Sweden to a solid 128/8. For Jersey, Chloe Greechan shone with the ball, claiming 4/13, while Grace Wetherall added 2/25.
Jersey’s chase was led by a valiant unbeaten 58 off 53 from Aimee Aikenhead—the only batter to reach double figures. The rest of the lineup crumbled under pressure, with Sweden’s bowlers dismantling the innings through Gaya Jayawaeera (4/11), Zara Mohammad (3/15), and Anya Vaidya (2/11). Jersey were bowled out for 110 in 18 overs, finishing the tournament with three wins and two defeats.
Match 15: Germany Women vs Isle of Man Women – Spinaceto
Germany Women wrapped up their group stage with a commanding 8-wicket win over Isle of Man Women. Batting first, Isle of Man put up a respectable 139/5, thanks to Lucy Barnett’s well-crafted 54 off 47 balls and a steady 32* off 28 from Caitlin Henery. Janet Ronalds claimed 2/25, with Christina Gough, Ashwini Balaji, and Asmita Kohli picking up a wicket apiece.
In response, Germany made light work of the chase. Shravya Kolcharam smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 31 balls, ably supported by Karthika Vijayaraghavan (40 off 48) and a blistering 34 off 23 from Wilhemina Hornero Garcia, who gave Germany a flying start. Lucy Barnett was the only bright spot with the ball for Isle of Man, returning tidy figures of 1/12 from her three overs. Germany chased down the target in just 18 overs to seal their fourth win in five matches.
Final Standings
With the group stage concluded, Italy Women emerged as the dominant force, finishing at the top of the table with a flawless record—five wins from five matches and a maximum of 10 points. Germany Women followed in second place with four wins and eight points, thereby claiming the second promotion spot.
Jersey and Sweden ended with two wins each, but Jersey edged ahead into third place based on a superior net run rate. Spain registered a solitary win to finish fifth, while Isle of Man ended their campaign without a victory, finishing sixth.
As the dust settles on Division 2, Italy and Germany will now look forward to tougher competition in Division 1, where their sights will be firmly set on progressing toward the Global Qualifier and ultimately, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.
