Isle of Man Women completed a 3-0 series sweep against Malta Women with a comprehensive 9-wicket victory in the third and final T20I at Marsa Sports Club. The visitors chased down Malta’s modest total of 79/7 with 55 balls to spare, capping off a dominant performance throughout the series.
Match Report:
Malta Women won the toss and opted to bat first, but struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Isle of Man bowling attack. Despite a few starts, no Maltese batter could push on to a significant score. Shamla Cholasseri top-scored with 13 off 15 balls, while Likitha Yadav remained unbeaten on 12* off 35 balls. The Isle of Man bowlers, led by Lucy Barnett (2/10) and Alanya Thorpe (2/12), kept Malta to just 79/7 in their 20 overs.
In response, Isle of Man Women made light work of the chase. Andrea Littlejohns set the tone with a brisk 30 off 23 balls, supported by Rebecca Webster’s steady 19* off 28 balls. Thambi Sarada (1/11) managed to take the only wicket for Malta, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Isle of Man from cruising to victory in just 10.5 overs.
Key Moments:
- Barnett and Thorpe’s Tight Bowling: Lucy Barnett and Alanya Thorpe’s economical spells stifled Malta’s batting, restricting them to a low total.
- Littlejohns’ Aggressive Start: Andrea Littlejohns’ quick-fire 30 ensured that the chase was never in doubt, allowing Isle of Man to dominate from the start.
Brief Scores:
Malta Women: 79/7 in 20 overs (Shamla Cholasseri 13, Likitha Yadav 12*; Lucy Barnett 2/10, Alanya Thorpe 2/12).
Isle of Man Women: 80/1 in 10.5 overs (Andrea Littlejohns 30, Rebecca Webster 19*; Thambi Sarada 1/11).
Isle of Man Women’s comprehensive victory sealed a clean sweep of the three-match series, demonstrating their dominance over Malta Women. The series win will be a confidence booster for the Isle of Man as they continue to develop their T20 cricket program.
