Italy, Germany Lead Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifiers in Rome

In the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Division 2 Qualifier, Jersey faces a challenging path to advance after losing two of their first three matches, placing them third in their group behind Italy and Germany. Italy has emerged as a strong contender, winning their opening games convincingly, with standout performances from players like Dilaisha, who scored 86 runs against Jersey, and Mahamalage, who took key wickets against the Isle of Man. Sweden also started well with a win over Spain, propelled by contributions from players such as Asim and Zara, who have been crucial with both bat and ball. Spain and Jersey both began their campaigns with losses, struggling to maintain momentum despite individual efforts like Analise Merritte’s half-century for Jersey and Janet Hillman’s resistance for Spain. Italy's bowling has been particularly effective, restricting opponents to low totals, while Sweden's fielding and bowling have helped secure their early victories. The qualifier is highly competitive, with teams like Italy and Sweden currently holding the advantage as Jersey seeks to climb the standings and secure a top-two finish to advance.