Statistical Analysis: Who were the top performers at the ICC Women’s T20 Europe Division 1 Qualifier?

European cricket took another step forward on the road to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the Europe Division One Qualifier 2025 wrapped up with a blend of competitive spirit, emerging talent, and decisive performances.

At the end of a tightly contested round-robin featuring four teams – the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, and Germany – it was the seasoned units of the Netherlands, led by the enterprising Babette de Leede, and Ireland, helmed by the ever-consistent Gaby Lewis, who secured the coveted top two spots to book their berths in the Global Qualifiers.

The tournament offered much more than just results; it mapped out statistical patterns of batting depth, bowling efficiency, and rising standards across European women’s cricket. While the Dutch and Irish asserted their pedigree with measured dominance, Italy and Germany left imprints of growth and fight, underscoring the narrowing gulf between developing and established sides. This statistical wrap delves into the numbers that shaped the campaign, highlighting performances, trends, and takeaways that defined the Europe Division One Qualifier.

Germany’s Journey in the Tournament

The Asmita Kohli-led Germany had a disappointing campaign as they finished at the bottom of the points table, courtesy of being the only team to remain winless in the tournament, from 6 games in the league stages. Wilhelmina Hornero-Garcia was the leading run-scorer for her side with 81 runs at a strike rate of 66.39 and an average of 16.20 in six innings, including one unbeaten half-century. As far as the bowling department is concerned, Iris Edwards was the leading wicket-taker for her side with 4 wickets at an average of 33.25 and an economy of 9.50 in five innings with the ball for her side in the tournament.

Italy’s Journey in the Tournament

The Chloe Piparo-led Italy had a mixed campaign, one that had glimpses of promising potential, but their campaign lacked consistency. As a result, they finished 3rd on the points table with four points from 6 games, including a couple of victories against Germany. However, Italy missed out on qualification.

Skipper Chloe Piparo led from the front with the bat for her side, with 172 runs at a strike rate of 118.62 and an average of 28.66 in six innings with the bat for her side. She was also the 4th highest run-scorer of the tournament. In the bowling department, Ilenia Sims was the leading wicket-taker for her side with 9 wickets at an average of 11.77 and an economy of 5.57 in six innings with the ball for her side. She was also the 3rd highest wicket-taker of the tournament.

The Netherlands’ Journey in the Tournament

The Babette de Leede-led side took full advantage of the home conditions and displayed clinical performances one after the other. As a result, securing the 2nd spot in the points table with 8 points from 6 games, including 4 victories and a couple of defeats in their campaign. The defeats came against Ireland. Phebe Molkenboer was the stand-out performer with the bat for her side, with 226 runs at a strike rate of 125.55 and an average of 45.20 in six innings, including a couple of half-centuries with the bat for her side.

Her impressive returns placed her 2nd in the overall tournament’s leading run-scorers list. In the bowling department, Iris Zwilling single-handedly impacted the games in her side’s favour, topping the wicket-taking charts with 10 wickets at an average of 10.70 and an economy of 4.65 in six innings with the ball for her side in the tournament. As a result of their top two finish in the tournament, they secured a spot in the upcoming Global Qualifiers.

Ireland’s Journey in the Tournament

The Gaby Lewis-led Ireland played like true champions and dominated the tournament, carrying an invincible aura along with them. They were the only unbeaten side in the tournament with 12 points from six games. The young 19-year-old wicket-keeper batter Amy Hunter topped the run-scoring charts and was a class apart with 241 runs at a strike rate of 133.88 and an average of 80.33 in six innings, including a century and a half-century with the bat for her side.

As far as the bowling department is concerned, Arlene Kelly was the leading wicket-taker for her side and the joint leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 10 wickets at an average of 7.10 and an economy of 4.78, including a five-wicket haul in five innings with the ball for her side.

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