The 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division Two continues with a compelling fixture between Italy and Isle of Man on May 25 at the Roma Cricket Ground. Both the teams will lock horns, eyeing a tabletop finish, to secure a spot in Division One. Both Italy and Isle of Man will enter the match with confidence and aim to lead the charge.
In the 2024 Women’s Valletta Cup, Isle of Man showcased their growing prowess. They were able to secure a convincing win by 69 runs over Greece Women. Openers were the top performers with Lucy Barnett scoring 96 runs and Joanne Hicks picking up a fifer with figure 5/22. The Isle of Man secured the second spot in the points table with 6 points, securing 3 wins across 4 matches.
Squads:
Italy Women’s Cricket Team
Emilia Bartram (C), Dilaisha Nanayakkara (VC), Teshani Araliya, Nimesha Ekanayake, Ishara Jayamannage, Pasindi Kanankege, Alexia Kontopirakis, Chathurika Mahamalage, Emma Moore, Kumudu Peddrick, Chloe Piparo, Methnara Rathnayake (WK), Ilenia Sims, Annie Wikman
Isle of Man Women’s Cricket Team
Alanya Thorpe (C), Lucy Barnett, Kim Carney, Clare Crowe, Georgina Ford, Sam Hassall, Caitlin Henery, Joanne Hicks, Lola Hornby-Wheeler, Danielle Murphy, Rachel Overman, Catherine Perry, Rebecca Webster (WK)
Players to watch out:
Methnara Rathnayake
The keeper-batter has become a cornerstone of Italy’s batting line-up with her debut at just 18. In 29 matches, she has amassed 494 runs, including three half-centuries, with the highest score of 81. Her aggressive style of batting and thundering work of hands has significantly contributed to catches and stumpings.
Emilia Bartram
Emilia brings in versatility to the Italian side as the batter. In 27 matches she has amassed a total of 379 runs and picked up 18 wickets. In the ECI-W Italy 2024 tournament, she showcased her prowess with a strike rate of 193.33 in a single innings, scoring 29 runs.
Lucy Barnett
Lucy has been a standout performer for the Isle side. In April 2025, Barnett won both the best batter and player of the tournament awards as the Isle of Man finished runners-up at the Cyprus WT20I Quadrangular Series, scoring 272 runs, including three half-centuries, and took five wickets across her team’s six matches, highlighting her ability to anchor the innings.
Caitlin Henery
The left-handed batter adds depth to the Isle of Man squad. Since her debut, Henery has been featured in 8 T20 international matches, scoring a total of 29 runs and picking up 2 wickets. Her best bowling figure is 3/25, achieved against Guernsey during the 3 T20I series.
Pitch:
The Roma Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch, providing both the batting and bowling units favourable conditions. Pace bowlers may find aiding conditions, while batters can craft competitive totals if they apply themselves.
Weather:
The weather in Rome on match day is expected to be mostly sunny and pleasant, with a temperature of 25°C. Humidity levels may rise to 41%, but there is a negligible chance of precipitation, ensuring a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Methnara Rathnayake, Rebecca Webster, Emilia Bartram, Joanne Hicks, Lucy Barnett, Caitlin Henery, Chloe Piparo, Ilenia Sims, Catherine Perry, Annie Wikman, Sam Hassall
Match details:
Date – May 25, 2025
Time – 1:00 PM GMT
Venue – Roma Cricket Ground
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
