Belgium Women vs Switzerland Women - 4th Match

Date: May 29, 2025
Venue: Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst

Match Summary

Switzerland Women defeated Belgium Women convincingly by 80 runs. Switzerland Women set a challenging target of 169, with standout contributions from Meghna Rajan (47*) and Ramya Punekar (40). The Belgium Women batters struggled to chase, with Meghna Rajan shining with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 10 runs. Meghna Rajan's all-round performance earned her the Player of the Match award.

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Detailed Match Highlights

Switzerland Women Innings

Switzerland Women batted first after Belgium Women won the toss and chose to bowl. They posted a competitive total of 168/4 in their 20 overs.

• Top Batters:

  • Meghna Rajan: 47* (40 balls, 4 fours)
  • Ramya Punekar: 40 (54 balls, 3 fours)

• Key Partnerships:

  • Meghna Rajan provided a solid finish, remaining unbeaten at the end, anchoring the innings.

• Notable Performances:

  • Sejal Vinod chipped in with a quick 18 off 17 balls.
  • Belgium Women bowler Tripti Gore took 1 wicket but conceded 26 runs in just 2 overs.

Switzerland Women were also helped by 48 extras, which accounted for a significant portion of their total.

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Belgium Women Innings

In pursuit of 169, Belgium Women faltered, being bowled out for 88 in 19.4 overs.

• Top Batters:

  • Smriti Kaneria: 17 (31 balls, 1 four)

• Bowling Brilliance by Switzerland Women:

  • Meghna Rajan: 3.4 overs, 3 wickets for 10 runs – Best bowling performance of the match.
  • Metty Fernandes: 3 overs, 2 wickets for 13 runs.
  • Sejal Vinod: 4 overs, 2 wickets for 16 runs.

• Fielding Highlights:

  • Ananya Srinivasan and Danashi Medagoda took spectacular catches to dismiss key batters.

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Key Moments in the Match

1. Ramya Punekar's Steady Knock: Punekar's 40 provided the backbone for Switzerland Women's innings.
2. Meghna Rajan’s All-round Show: Her unbeaten 47 helped set a big total, and her 3 wickets dismantled Belgium Women’s batting lineup.
3. Extras Came to the Fore: A whopping 48 extras from Belgium Women’s bowlers made a big difference in the first innings.
4. Bowling Collapse of Belgium Women: Switzerland bowlers, led by Meghna Rajan, skittled the Belgium batting lineup with disciplined bowling.

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Player Performances

Half-Century (50+)

• None scored.

Top Individual Scores

• Meghna Rajan: 47*
• Ramya Punekar: 40

Best Bowling Performances

• Meghna Rajan: 3 wickets for 10 runs in 3.4 overs.
• Metty Fernandes: 2 wickets for 13 runs in 3 overs.
• Sejal Vinod: 2 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs.

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Player of the Match

Meghna Rajan: For her all-round performance with an unbeaten 47 runs and 3 wickets for 10 runs.

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Switzerland Women dominated the match with both bat and ball, showcasing a complete team effort to seal a comprehensive victory over Belgium Women.