The 30th match of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 sees Somerset Women take on Hampshire Women in a contest that could prove pivotal for both teams’ campaigns.
Somerset will be eager to bounce back after a tough campaign so far, still looking for their first win after 6 games. Their batting lineup will need to step up against a strong Hampshire side if they are to stay in the hunt for the knockout stages.
Hampshire, on the other hand, have also had a similar track record to that of Somerset, losing 4 games, but also have recorded three wins. With a powerful top order and a disciplined bowling attack, Hampshire will look to maintain their momentum and consolidate their position near the top of the table.
Squads:
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, Jess Hazell, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Erin Vukusic, Lola Harris, Niamh Holland, Olivia Barnes, Amelie Munday, Katie Jones, Alex Griffiths, Charlie Dean, Chloe Skelton, Ellie Anderson, Laura Jackson, Mollie Robbins
Players to watch out:
Charli Knott
Charli Knott is an all-rounder for Hampshire in the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 and has been in outstanding form this season. Most recently, she scored an unbeaten 74 off 61 balls against Surrey, anchoring Hampshire to a competitive total of 155 for 4. Knott’s innings was built on patience early, accelerating in the latter overs with eight boundaries, and she has also registered another major score of 72* off 55 balls earlier in the tournament. In the tournament so far, she has scored 192 runs with the bat and continues to perform consistently.
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier is an English right-handed batter known for her aggressive stroke play in T20 cricket. In WT20 Internationals, she has played 44 matches, scoring 722 runs at an average of 23.29 with a strike rate of 122.16, including three half-centuries and a top score of 91. In her last 10 innings with the bat, Maia has scored 353 runs with seven 15+ scores and three half centuries as well.
Mollie Robbins
Mollie Robbins is a right-arm pace bowler for Somerset Women in the Women’s T20 Blast 2025. She is one of the key bowlers of Somerset in the ongoing tournament and has picked up 7 wickets in 5 games so far, including two 3 wicket hauls, one against Warwickshire and one against Durham. She is a key bowler for the unit and a lot will depend on her as the tournament progresses.
Rebecca Odgers
Rebecca Odgers is one of the key openers for Somerset in the tournament. In her last 6 innings with the bat, she has scored 132 runs with four 15+ scores which also shows her consistency with the bat. She recently in her last outing scored 36 of 33 deliveries helping Somerset post a respectable total on the board. She is one of the key openers for Somerset Women as they approach this tournament ahead.
Pitch:
The pitch at Taunton’s Cooper Associates County Ground is known for being fast and bouncy, with good carry for seam bowlers. It offers early movement and remains challenging for batters throughout the match and teams winning the toss often choose to bowl first.
Weather:
Expect plenty of sunshine and warm conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 26°C. There’s little to no chance of rain, making it ideal weather for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Charli Knott, Mary Taylor, Rhianna Southby, Heather Knight, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ellie Anderson, Mollie Robbins
Match Details:
Date – June 19, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
