Scorchers Women and Typhoons Women are set to go head-to-head in Match 9 of the Super 20 Trophy, in what is set to be an exciting contest, given the teams’ contrasting records and recent form.

Historically, Scorchers Women have dominated this rivalry, winning 3 of the last 4 encounters, while Typhoons Women have managed just 1 victory. In their most recent meeting, Scorchers Women delivered a commanding performance, winning by a massive margin, which underlines their upper hand in this matchup.
Squads:
Scorchers Women’s Cricket Team
Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Eimear Richardson, Christina Coulter Reilly, Sophie MacMahon, Lara McBride, Ciara Gibson, Genevieve Morrissey, Lucy Barry, Ava Canning, Sibha Bhoja, Alice Tector, Sarah Prendergast, Tahlia Dunne, Aimee Maguire, Karina Bell, Molly Butterly, Niamh MacNulty, Zoe Bell
Typhoons Women’s Cricket Team
Sarah Forbes, Alice Walsh, Joanna Loughran, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Jane Maguire, Annabel Squires, Zara Craig, Ellie McGee, Arisha Foysal, Sinead Thomson, Isabelle McLean, Rebecca Stokell, Julie McNally, Robyn Searle, Freya Sargent, Georgina Dempsey
Players to watch out:
Gaby Lewis
Gaby Lewis is a right-handed batter and part-time leg-break bowler, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s leading cricket talents. She has scored 186 runs in the last 4 innings of the tournament so far with the highest score of 71 and has recorded 30+ scores in all her innings. She will be crucial to the team’s success going ahead.
Sophie MacMahon
Sophie MacMahon is a talented Irish all-rounder, known for her right-arm medium pace bowling and solid batting. MacMahon is recognized for her consistent performances and valuable contributions in both batting and bowling. She has scored 58 runs in her last three outings with the bat in this tournament so far and has picked 2 wickets with the ball as well.
Rebecca Stokell
Rebecca Stokell is known for her powerful batting, having transitioned from opening the batting to the middle order, and is recognized for her ability to clear the ropes. She plays domestically for the Typhoons and has represented Ireland in major tournaments, including World Cup qualifiers. She has scored 77 runs with the bat in the tournament so far in 2 innings and continues to be a key contributor.
Zara Craig
Zara Craig has represented Ireland Women, Typhoons Women, Dragons Women, and the Ireland Women Under-19 team. She is recognized for her versatility and has delivered notable performances in both domestic and youth international cricket. She has scored 31 runs in 3 innings with the bat and has also picked 3 wickets in her 4 outings.
Pitch:
The pitch at Merrion Cricket Club Ground in Dublin is generally considered balanced, aiding both batters and bowlers. It tends to be a good batting surface early on, with consistent bounce and pace, but as the game progresses, bowlers especially seamers can find assistance.
Weather:
The weather expected at Merrion Cricket Club Ground in Dublin is typically mild and there are chances of shower spells with mostly cloudy skies.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jane Maguire, Zara Craig, Isabelle McLean, Rebecca Stokell, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Eimear Richardson, Christina Coulter Reilly, Sophie MacMahon, Lara McBride, Georgina Dempsey
Match Details:
Date – July 7, 2025
Time – 3:15 PM IST
Venue – Merrion Cricket Club Ground, Dublin
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.

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