Italy Women vs Spain Women, 13th Match

t20Italy Women won by 29 runs

Roma Cricket Ground, Rome

29 May 2025, 1:45 pm IST

Italy Women won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Italy Women

Italy Women Inning Score: 121 /9

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Methnara Rathnayake	c elspeth fowler b rabia mushtaq	30	33	1	1	90.91
Dilaisha Nanayakkara	c memoona riaz b uswa syed	9	8	2	0	112.5
Annie Wikman	c andrea davidson-soler b uswa syed	0	1	0	0	0
Chathurika Mahamalage	run out	15	22	0	0	68.18
Emilia Bartram	b payal chilongia	26	25	0	0	104
Chloe Piparo	lbw b hillman-bermejo	1	2	0	0	50
Ilenia Sims	run out	7	9	0	0	77.78
Emma Moore	run out	3	6	0	0	50
Pasindi Kanankege	not out	6	9	1	0	66.67
Teshani Araliya	c uswa syed b hillman-bermejo	2	4	0	0	50
Nimesha Ekanayake	not out	5	2	1	0	250

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Andrea Davidson-Soler	3	21	0	0	2	7
Uswa Syed	4	17	2	0	3	4.2
Rabia Mushtaq	3	24	1	1	3	8
Alexis Hartley	2	11	0	0	2	5.5
Hillman-Bermejo	4	19	2	0	0	4.8
Amy Brown-Carrera	2	16	0	0	5	8
Payal Chilongia	2	12	1	0	0	6

Spain Women Inning Score: 92 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Alexis Hartley	st methnara rathnayake b chathurika mahamalage	13	12	1	0	108.33
Andrea Davidson-Soler	st methnara rathnayake b chathurika mahamalage	0	5	0	0	0
Hillman-Bermejo	c chloe piparo b pasindi kanankege	35	46	1	1	76.09
Amy Brown-Carrera	c methnara rathnayake b chathurika mahamalage	0	2	0	0	0
Amelia Castillo	lbw b nimesha ekanayake	4	21	0	0	19.05
Uswa Syed	c methnara rathnayake b ilenia sims	5	9	0	0	55.56
Payal Chilongia	not out	12	20	0	0	60
Elspeth Fowler	not out	4	5	0	0	80

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Emilia Bartram	3	11	0	4	3.7
Chathurika Mahamalage	3	14	3	4	4.7
Ilenia Sims	4	16	1	2	4
Nimesha Ekanayake	4	8	1	3	2
Pasindi Kanankege	3	16	1	4	5.3
Dilaisha Nanayakkara	3	25	0	0	8.3

Match Summary

Match Highlights: Italy Women vs Spain Women

Date: 29th May 2025
Venue: Roma Cricket Ground, Rome

Summary

Italy Women secured a convincing 29-run victory over Spain Women in the 13th match of the T20 series. Methnara Rathnayake's all-round performance and Chathurika Mahamalage's brilliant bowling were the highlights of the game. Despite Hillman-Bermejo's fighting 35 for Spain, the Italian bowlers ensured their team emerged victorious.

Detailed Narrative

Italy Women Innings

Italy Women, after winning the toss and opting to bat, posted a competitive total of 121/9 in their 20 overs. The contributions came from several batters:

Methnara Rathnayake was the top scorer with 30 runs off 33 balls, hitting 1 boundary and 1 six.
Emilia Bartram chipped in with a quick 26 off 25 balls at a strike rate of 104.
Other notable contributions came from Chathurika Mahamalage (15 off 22) and Pasindi Kanankege (6 not out off 9).

The Spanish bowlers kept things tight:

Uswa Syed and Hillman-Bermejo were the standout performers, each grabbing 2 wickets.
Rabia Mushtaq and Payal Chilongia picked up a wicket each, while fielding brilliance led to 3 run-outs.

Spain Women Innings

Chasing 122, Spain Women struggled to accelerate, finishing at 92/6 in their 20 overs.

Hillman-Bermejo fought valiantly with a top score of 35 off 46 balls, hitting 1 boundary and 1 six.
Alexis Hartley contributed 13 off 12 balls, but no other batter managed to cross the 15-run mark.

The Italian bowlers were brilliant:

Chathurika Mahamalage stole the show with her 3 wickets for 14 runs in 3 overs, including 2 stumpings by Methnara Rathnayake.
Nimesha Ekanayake bowled economically, taking 1 wicket for just 8 runs in 4 overs.
Ilenia Sims and Pasindi Kanankege also chipped in with a wicket apiece.

Key Performances

Best Batting Performance: Methnara Rathnayake (30 runs, 33 balls) and Hillman-Bermejo (35 runs, 46 balls).
Best Bowling Performance: Chathurika Mahamalage (3/14 in 3 overs).
Fielding Excellence: Methnara Rathnayake (2 catches, 2 stumpings).
Extras: Both teams conceded extras, with Italy giving away 19 runs and Spain conceding 17 runs.

Turning Points

Italy’s Middle-Order Contributions: Despite early wickets, the middle order ensured Italy reached a defendable total.
Chathurika Mahamalage’s Bowling: Her 3 crucial wickets dismantled Spain’s top order.
Hillman-Bermejo’s Dismissal: Once Spain’s top scorer was dismissed, the chase became impossible.

Match Insights

Methnara Rathnayake emerged as the standout performer, contributing with both bat (30 runs) and gloves (2 catches, 2 stumpings).
Chathurika Mahamalage's 3 wickets turned the game decisively in Italy’s favor.
Hillman-Bermejo stood tall for Spain but lacked support from the other end.
The match saw 3 runouts and excellent catching efforts, showcasing the importance of fielding in T20 cricket.

Final Verdict

Italy Women showcased a well-rounded performance, excelling in all departments to secure a well-deserved victory. Spain Women will look to improve their batting depth and middle-order partnerships in upcoming matches.