Match 10 of the Women’s Day Cup 2025 will square off between Somerset Women and Essex Women, two teams who aim to climb up the stairs in the standings. Somerset, currently placed on the sixth position in the points table with one win from two games and 4 points, will be eager to regain momentum. Essex, on the other hand, will be hungry to bag their inaugural points of the tournament, finishing on the losing side in two consecutive matches.
With both teams looking to make a statement and keep their campaign alive, this encounter promises to be a nail-biting encounter.
Squads:
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
Heather Knight, Emma Corney, Sophie Luff, Fran Wilson, Rebecca Odgers, Charlie Dean, Dani Gibson, Alex Griffiths, Niamh Holland, Amelie Munday, Erin Vukusic, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Olivia Barnes, Katie Jones, Jess Hazell, Laura Jackson, Lola Harris, Chloe Skelton, Mollie Robbins, Ellie Anderson
Essex Women’s Cricket team
Grace Scrivens, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Amara Carr, Kelly Castle, Kate Coppack, Ariana Dowse, Jo Gardner, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Cordelia Griffith, Esmae MacGregor, Lissy Macleod, Abtaha Maqsood, Flo Miller, Sophie Munro, Sophia Smale
Players to watch out:
Emma Corney
For the Somerset Women, Emma Corney has been a standout performer with the bat. Providing a calm presence on the field, the right-handed batter scored 96 runs from two innings at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 65.30. Known for her patient approach and ability to hold the innings together, Corney will be a key player to watch out for as Somerset look to post a competitive total and maintain consistency in the tournament’s streak.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Adding variety and experience to her team’s bowling attack, Amanda-Jade Wellington has contributed with crafty leg-spin bowling. The Australian has picked up 4 wickets from 2 matches, maintaining a respectable economy rate of 6.11. Her ability to deceive batters with flight and turn makes her a valuable asset in the middle overs. As Somerset aim to tighten their grip on the game, Wellington’s spell could play a decisive role in keeping the scoring rate under check.
Cordelia Griffith
In what has been a disappointing campaign for Team Essex, Cordelia Griffith has been a silver lining in the batting line-up, showing resilience and skill at the crease. The right-handed batter has scored 82 runs from two matches at a strike rate of 79.61, providing stability at the top order. With Essex still searching for their inaugural win, Griffith’s will shoulder the responsibility of setting a good platform with the bat.
Eva Gray
In the bowling department, Eva Gray has been a key performer, bringing both control and consistency to their pace attack. The 24-year-old right-arm medium pacer has picked up 5 wickets in two matches, with an impressive economy rate of 5.05 and a strike rate of 20.40. Her disciplined bowling and ability to strike at regular intervals make her a crucial asset, especially as Essex look to bounce back and register their first win of the tournament.
Pitch:
The pitch is expected to be batter-friendly, offering good playing conditions for batters to cash in the opportunities to score well in their favour. While pacers are likely to get some movement, it is important to stay consistent with line and lengths.
Weather:
Clear sky with no chances of precipitation is expected for the day. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 23°C, with light winds and humidity at 53%.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Alex Griffiths, Grace Scrivens, Heather Knight, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Jo Gardner, Abtaha Maqsood, Eva Gray, Cordelia Griffith, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophia Smale
Match Details:
Date – April 30, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Taunton Vale Sports Club Ground
Broadcast – A YouTube live-stream link to the game will be made available.
