The Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht braces for a riveting showdown in the second T20I of the United States of America (USA) women’s tour of Netherlands in a five-match bilateral contest from 03:30 PM IST onwards on June 09th, 2025.
The Netherlands, led by the ever-reliable Babette de Leede, will look to capitalize on familiar conditions and recent form as they aim to make a statement on home soil. On the other side, the USA, captained by the determined Aditiba Chudasama, enters the fray with a point to prove and the resilience to bounce back from recent setbacks. For both sides, this series is not just about victories, but about igniting belief and shaping the narrative of their cricketing futures.
Their rivalry is still in its infancy—only one encounter stands in the history books, dating back to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Scotland on September 5, 2019. On that occasion, the Dutch outshone the Americans with a 9-wicket win. Six years on, both teams return stronger, wiser, and more ambitious.
The Dutch outfit comes into this contest on the back of an impressive campaign in the Tri-Nation Series in Nepal earlier this year, where they finished second with 8 points from 6 matches—winning four and losing two, both defeats inflicted by a formidable Thailand team. The squad appears well-balanced and confident, looking to extend their upward trajectory.
For the USA, the recent home series against Zimbabwe in April 2025 proved to be a valuable learning experience. With just one win from three outings, the series may not have gone their way, but the flashes of promise on display will inspire the side to regroup, grow, and take the Dutch challenge head-on in unfamiliar conditions.
Squads:
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede (C), Merel Dekeling, Caroline de Lange, Frederique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isobel Van Der Woning, Lilli Hamilton, Myrthe Van Den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
United States of America Women’s Cricket Team
Aditiba Chudasama (C), Chetna Pagydyala (vc), Jivana Aras, Gargi Bhogle, Disha Dhingra, Pooja Ganesh (wk), Saanvi Immadi, Geetika Kodali, Maahi Madhavan, Mitali Patwardhan (wk), Lekha Shetty, Ritu Singh, Suhani Thadani, Jessica Willathgamuwa
Players to watch out:
Babette de Leede
The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has been a cornerstone of the Dutch side since her debut in 2018. With 69 T20Is under her belt, she’s scored 1055 runs from 63 innings, including a career-best unbeaten 82 against Italy. Behind the stumps, she’s as sharp as ever with 34 catches and 30 stumpings.
Robine Rijke
A seasoned 28-year-old all-rounder, Rijke brings a wealth of experience. In her 69-match T20I career, she has amassed 982 runs with a personal best of 84* against Hong Kong. With the ball, she’s picked up 23 wickets, including a fiery 4/7 spell against France.
Chetna Pagydyala
At just 17, this talented all-rounder made heads turn during the recent Zimbabwe series, scoring 25, 4, and 25 in three matches. In 12 T20Is, she’s scored 168 runs (best of 36*) and has bagged 4 wickets, with best figures of 3/4.
Gargi Bhogle
The 22-year-old batter has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in the Zimbabwe series where she posted scores of 4, 11*, and 34. From 18 T20Is, she has compiled 282 runs with a high score of an unbeaten 39, hinting at greater things to come.
Pitch:
The surface at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd leans heavily in favor of pacers, making it a challenging wicket for batters early on. The average score of 137 underlines the bowling-friendly nature of the pitch. However, batters who weather the initial storm can find rhythm, as the ball tends to come onto the bat smoothly once settled.
Weather:
The skies are expected to be partly cloudy with a cool breeze and a temperature around 18°C. High humidity at 72% could add a bit of moisture to the air, keeping seamers interested throughout. There’s a slight 20% chance of rain, and winds will hover around 14 kph, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the conditions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Chetna Pagydyala, Disha Dhingra, Robine Rijke, Iris Zwilling, Aditiba Chudasama, Frederique Overdijk, Heather Siegers, Caroline De Lange, Geetika Kodali, Saanvi Immadi
Match details:
Date – June 9, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
Broadcast – Live streaming available on the FanCode app and website.
