Germany Cruise Past Finland, Sweden Thrash Norway in Nordic Women T20 2025

The Nordic Women T20 Cup 2025 began with dominant performances from Germany Women and Sweden Women. In Ishøj, Germany defeated Finland by 8 wickets, while in Albertslund, Sweden registered a thumping 94-run victory over Norway, thanks to an all-round show from Kanchan Rana.

Match 1: Finland Women vs Germany Women – Hornero-Garcia guides Germany home

Result: Germany Women won by 8 wickets | FIN-W 102/3 (20 ov) vs GER-W 103/2 (12.2 ov)

Batting first, Finland Women managed 102/3 in their 20 overs. Divija Unhale (39 off 70) anchored the innings, while Stella Sheridan (27 off 26) added some fluency. However, tight spells from Asmita Kohli (2/16) and Janet Ronalds (0/13 in 4 ov) kept the scoring rate in check.

In reply, Germany Women made light work of the chase. Wilhelmina Hornero-Garcia starred with a match-winning 52 off 34 balls*, striking 6 boundaries at a brisk pace. She was well supported by Janet Ronalds (23 off 25)* as Germany cruised to 103/2 in 12.2 overs, sealing an 8-wicket win.

Match 2: Sweden Women vs Norway Women – Rana’s all-round brilliance powers Sweden

Result: Sweden Women won by 94 runs | SWE-W 175/4 (20 ov) vs NOR-W 81/9 (20 ov)

Electing to field, Norway Women were left chasing leather as Sweden Women posted 175/4. Skipper Kanchan Rana (78 off 60, 8 fours) led from the front, well supported by *Elsa Thelander (31 off 29)**. Extras also played a huge role, with Norway conceding 32 runs in extras including 30 wides.

Chasing 176, Norway Women faltered to 81/9 in their 20 overs. No batter crossed 15, as Sweden’s bowling attack dominated. Jayasooriya (2/10), Malyun Yusuf (1/11), and Kanchan Rana (2/12) were among the wickets. Rana’s all-round brilliance earned her the Player of the Match award.

Nordic Women T20 Cup 2025 Day 1 Recap

• Germany Women (103/2 in 12.2 ov) beat Finland Women (102/3 in 20 ov) by 8 wickets.
• Sweden Women (175/4 in 20 ov) beat Norway Women (81/9 in 20 ov) by 94 runs.

The opening day highlighted Germany’s clinical chase and Sweden’s dominance, setting the tone for an exciting tournament.