In Match 13 of the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup, third-placed Somerset will lock horns with seventh-placed Durham on May 4. Somerset head into the clash with a positive result in their latest encounter, having secured a convincing five-wicket win over Essex Women — their second victory in three games this season. In contrast, Durham will be eager to regroup themselves and bounce back after a hefty 104-run defeat to Surrey Women, as they look to ladder up on the points table- currently having a sole win from three matches in the tournament.
Squads:
Durham Women’s Cricket Team
Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Leah Dobson, Lauren Filer, Katherine Fraser, Abi Glen, Bess Heath, Trudy Johnson, Katie Levick, Emma Marlow, Mia Rogers, Lizzie Scott, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Turner, Mady Villiers, Emily Windsor
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
Players to watch out:
Phoebe Turner
The highest wicket-taker of the tournament so far, right-arm medium pacer Phoebe Turner will again shoulder the responsibility for Durham in this much-anticipated contest. Turner has been in stupendous form, scalping 9 wickets from 3 innings at an impressive average of 13.33. Durham will be counting on her breakthroughs to restrict Somerset to a below-par total.
Hollie Armitage
With the bat, right-handed batter Hollie Armitage has been a standout performer for Durham in the season of 2025. She has amassed 145 runs from 3 innings at a stellar average of 72.50, doing the heavy bulking with the bat. The Somerset bowlers should have their plans intact to curtail Armitage from scoring big in the crucial game.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Right-arm leg-break bowler Amanda-Jade Wellington has been a consistent force with the ball for Somerset. Having picked up 5 wickets from just 3 matches and a miser economy rate of 5.55, she has proved to be a vital weapon in the middle overs. Her ability to bowl with a disciplined trajectory make her a key player to watch out for in the game.
Heather Knight
Former England captain Heather Knight has been in fine form with the bat, scoring 115 runs from 3 innings at an impressive strike rate of 109.52. Known for playing an aggressive brand of cricket, Knight’s flamboyant batting will be key for Somerset who aim for their third win of the tournament.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Riverside Cricket Ground is generally considered to be batting friendly. The surface provides hard soil for the batters, allowing them to play aerial shots. Skippers that win the toss often prefer to bat first, providing the opportunity for batters to cash-in the conducive conditions.
Weather:
It is going to be cold and cloudy in Chester-le-Street on Sunday. Slim chances of precipitation are expected for the day. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 9°C, with light winds and humidity at 59%.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Bess Heath, Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Heather Knight, Mady Villiers, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Lauren Filer, Katie Levick, Katherine Fraser
Match details:
Date – May 4, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – A YouTube live-stream link to the game will be made available.
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