Day 5 of the Women’s One-Day Cup 2025 delivered everything fans could hope for—thrilling finishes, dominant centuries, and game-changing partnerships. With four crucial encounters on May 4, the competition’s mid-season shake-up saw dramatic shifts in momentum.
Whether it was Warwickshire’s record chase, Durham’s last-over nail-biter, or The Blaze’s masterclass in control, the day saw teams jostling fiercely for supremacy. Essex, too, made a statement with their first win of the season, while Somerset and Lancashire were left to regroup after tight defeats. Here’s how the action-packed day unfolded across England’s County grounds.
Durham vs Somerset – Somerset won by 4 wickets
In a rain-affected clash reduced to 39 overs per side, Somerset Women edged past Durham Women by 4 wickets in a closely contested encounter.
Durham, batting first, were anchored by a brilliant 89 from Hollie Armitage off 94 balls, supported by Phoebe Turner’s steady 35 and Katherine Fraser’s explosive 30 off just 23 deliveries. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Durham posted a competitive 216 in 37.5 overs, which translated to a revised target of 213 for Somerset under the DLS method.
In reply, Somerset looked in control thanks to a vital 93-run partnership between Fran Wilson (68 off 68) and Rebecca Odgers (60 off 74). Despite a late stutter, Somerset reached 215 for 6 in 37.3 overs to seal the win. It was the bowling unit that set up the victory—Ellie Anderson impressed with 3 for 49 and played a crucial role in keeping Durham’s total in check.
Essex vs Lancashire – Essex won by 5 wickets
In a much-needed breakthrough, Essex Women registered their first win of the campaign with a convincing 5-wicket victory over Lancashire. Lancashire’s total of 230 for 8 was built on strong top-order efforts—Eve Jones led the way with 57, Emma Lamb added 43, and Katie Mack contributed 39. However, Essex bowlers, led by Abtaha Maqsood (3 for 42) and Jodi Grewcock (2 for 36), tightened the screws in the middle overs.
In reply, Essex’s chase was smooth and calculated. Jodi Grewcock starred with an unbeaten 73 off 91 balls, guiding her side home with 16 balls to spare. Grace Scrivens (32 off 49) and Alice Macleod (45 off 37) built a solid platform before Grewcock and Florence Miller (41 off 48) took the game away with an 89-run partnership. Hannah Jones (3 for 39) and Emma Lamb (2 for 39) offered a glimmer of hope, but Essex finished confidently on 231 for 5.
Warwickshire vs Surrey – Warwickshire won by 3 wickets
A high-scoring classic unfolded at Beckenham as Warwickshire Women chased down a formidable 314-run target set by Surrey Women. Sophia Dunkley was the standout for Surrey, hammering a classy 102* off 110 balls, well supported by Bryony Smith’s aggressive 78 from 72 deliveries. The duo laid a strong foundation for a total of 313 for 7. Despite Emily Arlott’s 2 for 51 and Issy Wong’s 2 for 59, Warwickshire’s batting onslaught proved relentless.
Davina Perrin led the response with a dynamic 69 off 65 balls, followed by a composed unbeaten 63 off 70 from Bethan Ellis. Natasha Wraith’s 54 off 45 and contributions from Emily Arlott (26 off 24) and Charis Pavley’s (30 off 34) kept the chase on track. Alice Monaghan (2 for 44) and Alice Capsey shone briefly with 2 for 63, but Warwickshire’s consistency with the bat carried them over the line with 21 balls to spare, sealing a thrilling 3-wicket win.
The Blaze vs Hampshire – The Blaze won by 7 wickets
At Nottingham, The Blaze Women delivered a dominant all-round display to overpower Hampshire Women. Hampshire struggled for fluency, finishing on 189 for 7 in their 50 overs, with Ella McCaughan top scoring with a patient 57 off 77 balls. The Blaze’s bowlers kept the pressure on—Sarah Glenn took 3 for 36 and was their pick of bowlers and Charley Philips took two wickets in her 2 for 50, while Kathryn Bryce and Grace Ballinger effectively stifled the run flow.
Chasing a modest target, Tammy Beaumont put on a masterclass with an unbeaten 112 off 113 balls, her innings was laced with 11 fours and 2 sixes. Georgia Elwiss joined the party with a fluent 58* off 75, the pair shared a match-winning partnership of an unbeaten 159 runs that sealed the win in just 36.5 overs. Hampshire’s bowlers, except Lauren Bell (2 for 36) and Freya Davies (1 for 38), lacked penetration as The Blaze cruised home.
Points Table Update – May 05, 2025
With four matches completed by each team, the standings are heating up. The Blaze and Somerset are tied at the top with 13 points each, both winning three games out of four. Warwickshire sit close behind on 11 points, thanks to their big chase win over Surrey.
Hampshire and Lancashire are still in contention with 10 and 9 points respectively. The bottom half sees Surrey, Durham, and Essex all on a single win each, but Essex’s recent success might inject some late momentum into their campaign. With the competition intensifying, every game from here could tilt the balance in this tight race to the top.
