At Leeds’ New Farnley Cricket Club, Isle of Man Women and Jersey Women will square off in match 4 of the Women’s ICC Tri-Series 2025 match. Both teams have shown competitive spirit in their previous outings, with Jersey Women holding a slight edge historically, having won their past matches against Isle of Man Women. This match, scheduled for 3:00 PM IST on September 2, 2025, will be crucial for both sides aiming to gain momentum in the series.
Isle of Man Women will look to build on their batting strengths and tighten their bowling after their recent encounters. Players like Lucy Barnett and Sam Hassall have contributed significantly in previous games, but the team will need cohesive performances in all departments to challenge the experienced Jersey squad.
On the other side, Jersey Women, captained by Chloe Greechan, have consistently performed well with balanced team compositions featuring strong all-rounders. Their recent victory over Isle of Man Women by 8 wickets indicates a confident side that will be hard to beat.
Squads:
Isle of Man Women’s Cricket Team
Lucy Barnett, Kim Carney, Ellan Cleator, Clare Crowe, Georgie Ford, Sam Hassall, Caitlin Henery, Jo Hicks, Lola Hornby-Wheeler, Dani Murphy, Rachel Overman, Catherine Perry, Alanya Thorpe and Bekkie Webster.
Jersey Women’s Cricket Team
Maria da Rocha, Trinity Smith, Analise Merritt, Annabel Mossop, Grace Wetherall, Kate Follain, Chloe Greechan, Tallulah Spry, Erin Gouge, Georgia Mallet, Olivia Bastin
Players to watch out for:
Lucy Barnett
Lucy Barnett is a talented all-rounder for the Isle of Man women’s cricket team, known for her right-handed batting and off-break bowling. In November 2022, she made her T20I debut and became the first Isle of Man player to score a half-century in a WT20I. Barnett has been a key performer with both bat and ball. She has scored 1172 runs in 31 innings with 12 half-centuries and has also picked up 33 wickets with the ball and is a key player for her side.
Joanne Hicks
Joanne Hicks is a seasoned right-handed batter and off-break bowler for the Isle of Man women’s cricket team. She has been representing the team in T20Is since 2023 and is known for her steady batting and useful bowling contributions. She has picked up 29 wickets in 22 innings with two 5-wicket hauls and a 4-wicket haul. Hicks brings experience and consistency to the side, playing a vital role in both batting stability and bowling support for Isle of Man Women.
Analise Merritt
Analise Merritt is a promising all-rounder for the Jersey women’s cricket team, known for her right-handed batting and right-arm medium bowling. She made her international debut at just 16 years of age and has since played over 30 T20 Internationals. Merritt has delivered valuable contributions with both bat and ball, boasting a batting average around 25.80 scoring 774 runs in 35 innings including 4 half-centuries and an effective bowling average of 19.18 with 32 wickets with the ball.
Chloe Greechan
Chloe Greechan is a prominent all-rounder and the captain of the Jersey women’s cricket team since 2020. She is a right-handed batter and left-arm medium bowler, known for her leadership and strong performances. Greechan is the first woman from Jersey to take a five-wicket haul in WT20Is and was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier division two. She has picked up 58 wickets in 42 innings with the ball including three 4-wicket hauls and a fifer as well.
Pitch:
The pitch at New Farnley Cricket Club in Leeds is known to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Generally, the surface provides consistent bounce and true pace, which favors batters as the match progresses. Early on, pace bowlers may find some assistance from the pitch due to residual moisture and potentially supportive conditions for seam bowling.
Weather:
The weather in Leeds is expected to be cool and mostly cloudy with temperatures around 19°C. There is a chance of light, patchy rain throughout the day, and a gentle breeze is likely. The weather could add a bit of unpredictability to the match at New Farnley Cricket Club
Fantasy Playing XI:
Lucy Barnett, Kim Carney, Ellan Cleator, Georgie Ford, Sam Hassall, Jo Hicks, Maria da Rocha, Trinity Smith, Analise Merritt, Kate Follain, Chloe Greechan
Match Details:
Date – September 2, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – New Farnley Cricket Club, Leeds
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
