The Indonesia Women vs Cook Islands Women 1st T20 match of the Kartini Cup 2025 promises an exciting contest as both teams look to start their campaign on a winning note. Indonesia Women, with their strong bowling attack, will aim to dominate, while Cook Islands Women will rely on their top-order batters to put up a fight. Who will come out on top? Let’s analyze the match preview, squads, fantasy tips, and predictions.
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Match Details
| Match | Indonesia Women vs Cook Islands Women |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, 9th April 2025 |
| Time | 6:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali |
| Series | Kartini Cup 2025 |
Team Previews
Indonesia Women (IDNW) Preview
Indonesia Women have been dominant in recent home series, thanks to their disciplined bowling attack. Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani (anchor batter) and Ni Luh Dewi (aggressive opener) lead the batting, while Ni Wayan Sariani (captain) and D A Lakshmi Paramita spearhead the bowling.
Strengths:
✔ Strong bowling unit with consistent wicket-takers.
✔ Solid top-order batting with Dewi and Rada Rani.
Weaknesses:
✖ Middle-order collapse risk if top order fails.
✖ Lack of power-hitting depth.
Cook Islands Women (CISW) Preview
Cook Islands Women struggled in the 2024 Pacific Cup, finishing 5th. Zamera Ikuia (opener) and Tetiare Mataora (captain) are key batters, while Sofia Samuels and Esther Williams lead the bowling. However, their middle-order lacks firepower.
Strengths:
✔ Decent top-order batting with Ikuia & Mataora.
✔ Experienced all-rounders like Tapuaiva Piakura.
Weaknesses:
✖ Weak middle-order prone to collapses.
✖ Bowling attack lacks penetration against strong batting.
Probable Playing XI
| Indonesia Women | Cook Islands Women |
|---|---|
| Ni Luh Dewi | Zamera Ikuia |
| Ni Nanda Sakarini (wk) | MR Vila |
| Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani | RV Aurora |
| Ni Made Putri Suwandewi | Tetiare Mataora (c) |
| Desi Wulandari | Tapuaiva Piakura |
| Ni Wayan Sariani (c) | T Elikana |
| Rahmawati Pangestuti | Sonnia Vaia (wk) |
| Lie Qiao | Tailor Maika |
| Maria Corazon | Esther Williams |
| Kadek Winda Prastini | Sofia Samuels |
| D A Lakshmi Paramita | Maya Piakura |
Fantasy Team XI
| Player | Role | Team | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ni Luh Dewi (C) | Batter | IDNW | 9.0 |
| Zamera Ikuia | Batter | CISW | 8.5 |
| Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani | Batter | IDNW | 8.0 |
| Tetiare Mataora | All-rounder | CISW | 8.0 |
| Ni Wayan Sariani (VC) | Bowler | IDNW | 8.5 |
| D A Lakshmi Paramita | Bowler | IDNW | 8.5 |
| Tapuaiva Piakura | All-rounder | CISW | 7.5 |
| Sofia Samuels | Bowler | CISW | 7.0 |
| Ni Made Putri Suwandewi | All-rounder | IDNW | 7.5 |
| Esther Williams | Bowler | CISW | 7.0 |
| Maria Corazon | Bowler | IDNW | 7.5 |
Fantasy Team Analysis:
This balanced XI features 6 players from Indonesia and 5 from Cook Islands. Ni Luh Dewi is our captain choice for her explosive batting potential, while Ni Wayan Sariani serves as vice-captain for her wicket-taking ability and economical bowling. The team covers all bases with power hitters, anchors, and wicket-taking bowlers.
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
✔ Best Captain Choice: Ni Luh Dewi (Consistent high scorer with explosive potential)
✔ Alternative Captain: Zamera Ikuia (Cook Islands’ most reliable batter)
✔ Vice-Captain Pick: Ni Wayan Sariani (Likely to contribute with both wickets and economy)
✔ Alternative VC: D A Lakshmi Paramita (Wicket-taking bowler in all phases)
Players to Avoid in Fantasy Teams
✖ Sonnia Vaia (WK, CISW) – Low impact player with poor recent returns
✖ T Elikana (CISW) – Inconsistent performer with minimal contributions
Favourite Team to Win – Why?
Indonesia Women (82% win probability) are strong favorites due to their superior bowling attack, stable batting lineup, and home advantage. Cook Islands’ fragile middle-order and inconsistent bowling make them underdogs (18% win chance).
Pitch Report
Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali:
- Surface: Balanced with some early moisture
- Average 1st innings score: 98 (last 5 T20s)
- Pace vs Spin: Pacers take 60% wickets in powerplay, spinners dominate middle overs
- Best Suited: Batting first (65% win rate)
- Key Factor: Wickets in hand crucial for big finish
Weather Report
- Conditions: Sunny and humid
- Temperature: 28-30°C
- Humidity: 70-75%
- Rain Chance: 5% (No rain expected)
- Dew Factor: Minimal (Day game)
Broadcast Details
💻 Live Streaming: Fancode (Global)
📱 Mobile: Fancode App
Toss Prediction
Indonesia Women (60% chance) to win toss and choose to bowl first, considering:
- Historical trend at venue (65% teams prefer chasing)
- Dew not being a factor in day game
- Their strong bowling attack suited to defending totals
Match Prediction
Winner Prediction: Indonesia Women
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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