The Women’s ICC T20 Tri-Series rolled on with contrasting fortunes for the participating teams. Brazil Women showcased their dominance once again, storming to a massive 105-run win over Isle of Man Women to strengthen their position in the series. In the following fixture, cricket took a back seat as the much-anticipated clash between Isle of Man Women and Jersey Women was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Match 2: Brazil Women vs Isle of Man Women
Brazil Women continued their impressive start to the Women’s ICC T20 Tri-Series with another commanding performance, registering a thumping 105-run victory over Isle of Man Women. After a strong showing with the bat, Brazil’s bowlers produced a clinical display to ensure their opponents never came close to the target.
Batting first, Brazil posted a competitive total of 145/6 in 20 overs. The openers, Lindsay Boas (4) and Laura Agatha (11), fell cheaply, but the middle order carried the innings forward. The standout was Roberta Avery, who played a measured and unbeaten knock of 42* off 39 balls, anchoring the innings.
She was well supported by Maria Silva (26 off 27), while skipper Carolina Nascimento injected momentum late in the innings with a brisk 30 off just 20 deliveries. Contributions from Ana Sabino (12) added further stability as Brazil set a target that always looked out of reach for their opponents.
Isle of Man’s bowlers toiled hard but were unable to contain Brazil’s batting depth. Catherine Perry (2/24) was the pick of the attack, while Joanne Hicks (1/18), Lucy Barnett (1/18), Caitlin Henery (1/19), and skipper Alanya Thorpe (1/31) chipped in with wickets at intervals.
Chasing 146, Isle of Man’s batting collapsed under relentless pressure. None of their batters managed to reach double figures, with the lineup restricted to 40 all out in 9.1 overs. The dismissals told the story- Lucy Barnett (2), Libby Moore (1), Caitlin Henery (4), Clare Crowe (0), Rachel Overman (5), Catherine Perry (7), Alanya Thorpe (1), and Georgina Ford (2) all struggled against Brazil’s disciplined attack.
Brazil’s bowlers were relentless and ruthless. Nicole Monteiro ripped through the batting order with a devastating spell of 4/9 in just 2 overs, while Maria Silva (2/1) showcased her all-round abilities with both bat and ball. Further damage was inflicted by Laura Cardoso (1/5), Camile Fernandes Torres (1/10), and Lindsay Boas (1/10) as Brazil completed a dominant performance.
With back-to-back victories, Brazil Women have underlined their strength in both departments. For Isle of Man, it was another harsh lesson against a disciplined opponent, as their batters continue to search for answers against quality bowling.
Match 3: Isle of Man Women Vs Jersey Women
Frustration loomed in the Women’s ICC T20 Tri-Series as the clash between Isle of Man Women and Jersey Women was abandoned without a ball being bowled. For Isle of Man, it was a missed chance to bounce back after consecutive defeats to Brazil, while Jersey were left ruing the lost opportunity to kickstart their campaign.
