Germany Women vs Switzerland Women - 5th T20I - July 12, 2026

Switzerland Women triumphed over Germany Women by 25 runs. Shravya Kolcharam's solid 41 runs and Meghana Lakayil's impressive bowling performance with 3 wickets were pivotal. Vani Dhanuka's aggressive unbeaten 37 was not enough for Germany.

In a thrilling encounter at SSC, Karlsruhe, Switzerland Women secured a win against Germany Women in the fifth T20I of the series. Winning the toss, Germany Women opted to bowl first. Switzerland posted a competitive total of 130/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Shravya Kolcharam who top-scored with a well-constructed 41 off 39 balls, featuring four boundaries and one six.

Germany's bowlers had a mixed outing, with Meghana Lakayil standing out by claiming 3 wickets for 27 runs in her full quota of four overs. She was supported by Sejal Vinod, who took two crucial wickets including that of the dangerous Shravya Kolcharam.

Chasing 131 for victory, Germany struggled to build momentum due to early setbacks. Franziska Kuenburg provided some stability with a patient knock of 40 from 54 balls, but it was Vani Dhanuka's explosive unbeaten 37 off just 23 deliveries that kept their hopes alive. Despite her efforts, Germany could only muster 105/9 in their innings.

Samiha Konuganti was exceptional with the ball for Switzerland, picking up two wickets for just 18 runs and maintaining an economy of 4.5. The Swiss fielding unit also contributed significantly, with two run-outs and sharp catches turning the tide in their favor.

The match saw its fair share of drama with notable performances including Verena Stolle's two stumpings and Wilhelmina Garcia's sharp catch to dismiss Laila Pickard. However, it was Meghana Lakayil’s all-round performance that truly stood out, making her a key player in Switzerland's victory.

In summary, Switzerland Women's disciplined bowling and fielding efforts overshadowed Germany's batting attempts, securing them a well-deserved win by a margin of 25 runs.