England A women are all set to lock horns against New Zealand A women, in the 2nd One Dayer of their ongoing 3-match series on June 26, at County Ground, Derby, starting 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). England A have shown early dominance emerging victorious in the first One Dayer by 6 runs. New Zealand A, on the other hand, will be proud of the fight they showed, despite a fragile start and will aim to turn their fate in this upcoming fixture.
Squads:
England A Women’s Cricket Team
Grace Scrivens (C), Hannah Baker, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Mahika Gaur, Jodi Grewock, Emma Jones, Freya Kemp, Abi Norgrove, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Grace Potts, Seren Smale, Rhianna Southby, Alexa Stonehouse, Grace Thompson, Phoebe Turner
New Zealand A Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Black, Anna Browning, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Amie Hucker, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Emma McLeod, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Sharp, Jess Watkin
Players to watch out:
Grace Scrivens
An emerging leader in the English domestic circuit, skipper Scrivens showcased her class with a composed 84-run knock in the first One Dayer against New Zealand A. Leading up to this fixture, earlier in the summer, Scrivens amassed 392 runs from 8 outings in the first-leg fixtures of the One Day Cup. She is a reliable run-scorer and also handy with the ball.
Phoebe Turner
Phoebe impressed with a controlled and attacking spell, picking up 3/67 in her 10 overs, making vital breakthroughs and applying consistent pressure. Known for her precision in line and length, Turner’s ability to contain and strike in the middle overs adds tremendous value. She also impressed in the first-leg fixtures of the 2025 One Day Cup, picking 17 wickets in just 8 outings.
Bella James
Skipper James stood tall under pressure, anchoring the innings with a well-constructed 80-run knock, stabilizing the middle-order during a crucial phase. While still relatively new to One Day International (ODI) cricket, she has scored 51 runs in just two matches, signaling her potential to be a long-term top-order batter for New Zealand.
Bree Illing
Bree continues to grow as a dependable option for New Zealand A with the ball. She returned with 2/51 in her spell, maintaining discipline and striking key blows. With 4 wickets in three ODIs and the best of 2/42, she’s proving to be a promising asset in the New Zealand pace department.
Pitch
The County Ground in Derby is generally considered a good batting surface, especially in the first innings. While it continues to offer some support for batters in the second innings, spinners don’t typically find much assistance from the pitch.
Weather
The weather forecast predicts light rain, a comfortable temperature of around 22°C, and a humidity level of 55%. Despite the mild conditions, we should have a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Seren Smale, Grace Scrivens, Bella James, Davina Perrin, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Freya Kemp, Jess Watkin, Bree Illing, Phoebe Turner, Mahika Gaur
Match Details:
Date – June 26, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Derby
Broadcast – T.B.C.
