Czech Republic Women vs Cyprus Women, 3rd Match

t20Cyprus Women won by 9 wkts

Scott Page Field, Vinor, Prague

3 May 2025, 1:15 pm IST

Czech Republic Women won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Cyprus Women

Czech Republic Women Inning Score: 44

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	SR
Zuzana Franova	c iresha chathurani b chandrika wijesinghe	3	16	0	18.75
Pratibha Choudhary	b samanthi dunukedeniya	0	5	0	0
Erika Kuncova	b dinelka koralalage	1	4	0	25
Rachel Pavlickova	b dinelka koralalage	0	2	0	0
Katerina Tesarikova	b ayesha dirannehelage	18	20	2	90
Tereza Kolcunova	b dinelka koralalage	0	3	0	0
Jana Kominkova	c and b chandrika wijesinghe	2	14	0	14.29
Sarka Kolcunova	c thamara de silva b ayesha dirannehelage	0	5	0	0
Vlasta Volfova	st thamara de silva b alexandra taylor	0	8	0	0
Olga Hamrikova	b ayesha dirannehelage	2	11	0	18.18
Klara Kisova	not out	0	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Dinelka Koralalage	4	1	15	3	0	3	3.8
Samanthi Dunukedeniya	2	1	3	1	1	1	1.5
Chandrika Wijesinghe	4	1	12	2	0	4	3
Ayesha Dirannehelage	3.2	1	8	3	0	5	2.4
Alexandra Taylor	1	0	5	1	1	2	5

Cyprus Women Inning Score: 45 /1

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	SR
Sasmi Jayakodi	not out	16	30	2	53.33
Alexandra Taylor	b tereza kolcunova	3	8	0	37.5
Thamara De Silva	not out	15	19	2	78.95

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Sarka Kolcunova	2	0	9	0	0	0	4.5
Rachel Pavlickova	2	1	2	0	0	0	1
Tereza Kolcunova	3	0	21	1	1	6	7
Erika Kuncova	2.2	1	11	0	0	2	4.7

Match Summary

Czech Republic Women vs Cyprus Women, 3rd Match – May 3, 2025

Match Summary

Cyprus Women clinched a dominant 9-wicket victory over Czech Republic Women in a low-scoring T20 encounter at Scott Page Field, Vinor, Prague. The match was highlighted by exceptional bowling performances from Dinelka Koralalage and Ayesha Dirannehelage, and a steady unbeaten partnership between Sasmi Jayakodi and Thamara De Silva.

Detailed Narrative

1st Innings: Czech Republic Women

Czech Republic Women, having won the toss and opting to bat first, struggled against a disciplined bowling attack from Cyprus Women. They were bowled out for a paltry total of 44 runs in 14.2 overs.

Notable Performances

Katerina Tesarikova was the top scorer for Czech Republic Women with 18 runs off 20 balls, which included two boundaries.
Dinelka Koralalage was the standout bowler for Cyprus Women, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs in her 4 overs with an economical rate of 3.8.
Ayesha Dirannehelage also delivered a stellar performance, taking 3 wickets for just 8 runs in 3.2 overs.
Chandrika Wijesinghe chipped in with 2 wickets for 12 runs, while Samanthi Dunukedeniya and Alexandra Taylor picked up 1 wicket each.

Wickets Highlights

Czech Republic lost wickets at regular intervals, with 3 ducks in the innings.
The first wicket fell early when Zuzana Franova was caught by Iresha Chathurani off Chandrika Wijesinghe's bowling.
Dinelka Koralalage claimed 3 key middle-order wickets, including Erika Kuncova, Rachel Pavlickova, and Tereza Kolcunova.
Ayesha Dirannehelage cleaned up the tail, dismissing Katerina Tesarikova and Olga Hamrikova.

Fielding Moments

Iresha Chathurani took a sharp catch to dismiss Zuzana Franova.
Thamara De Silva contributed with a stumping and a catch during the innings.

2nd Innings: Cyprus Women

Chasing a modest target of 45 runs, Cyprus Women cruised to victory, scoring 45/1 in 9.2 overs.

Key Contributions

Sasmi Jayakodi anchored the chase with an unbeaten knock of 16 runs off 30 balls, including two boundaries.
Thamara De Silva provided a quick-fire contribution with 15 runs off 19 balls, also hitting two boundaries.

Wickets Highlights

The only wicket to fall in the innings was Alexandra Taylor, who was bowled by Tereza Kolcunova for 3 runs.

Match Highlights

Player of the Match: Dinelka Koralalage for her all-round bowling performance (3 wickets for 15 runs).
Bowling Excellence: Dinelka Koralalage and Ayesha Dirannehelage were instrumental in dismantling the Czech Republic Women batting lineup.
Fielding Brilliance: Iresha Chathurani's catch and Thamara De Silva's stumping stood out.
Partnership: The unbeaten partnership between Sasmi Jayakodi and Thamara De Silva ensured a comfortable chase for Cyprus Women.

Key Stats

Czech Republic Women Total: 44 all out (14.2 overs)
Cyprus Women Total: 45/1 (9.2 overs)
Best Bowling Figures: Dinelka Koralalage (3/15) and Ayesha Dirannehelage (3/8)

Cyprus Women demonstrated their dominance in both bowling and batting, securing a comprehensive victory and showcasing their strength in the tournament.