Somerset Women and Warwickshire Women will face off tomorrow at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, in a match where both sides are looking to turn around recent form. Somerset, fresh off breaking an eight-match losing streak with a four-wicket win over Essex, will be hoping captain Niamh Holland can inspire another strong performance. The team’s batting will rely on Fran Wilson, who top-scored with 41 in the last outing, alongside contributions from Rebecca Odgers and Amanda-Jade Wellington. Their bowlers, including Wellington, Chloe Skelton, and Mollie Robbins, will need to deliver timely breakthroughs to keep Warwickshire in check.
Warwickshire Women, led by Georgia Davis, come into the clash aiming to snap a two-match losing run. Despite a recent defeat to Surrey, the side boasts key performers like Sterre Kalis—who scored 38 in their last game—and Millie Taylor, who has contributed with both bat and ball. With a spin-heavy attack featuring Davis, Hannah Baker, and Amu Surenkumar, Warwickshire will look to exploit conditions at Taunton, where chasing teams have had the upper hand this season. The team’s depth and form make them slight favorites, but they’ll need to execute well to overcome a Somerset side buoyed by their recent win.
The pitch at Taunton has generally favored sides batting second, with four out of five completed matches in the tournament going the way of the chasing team. Both captains will likely look to bowl first if they win the toss. With Warwickshire’s top-order strength, including Davina Perrin and Kalis, and Somerset’s hopes pinned on Wilson and Wellington, the match is set for an intriguing battle. Expect Warwickshire to have the edge, but Somerset’s renewed confidence could make for a closely fought contest.
Squads
Somerset Women
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
Warwickshire Women
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Issy Wong, Katie George, Millie Taylor
Players to Watch Out For
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda is a 28-year-old bowler representing Somerset Women and has been absolutely impressive throughout the ongoing tournament. A leg-break bowler with decent batting ability, she has proven vital for Somerset. Wellington is a highly effective leg-spinner in T20 cricket and can contribute with the bat. She has scored 196 runs in her last 9 innings with seven double-digit scores and has picked up 8 wickets in 9 innings with the ball. She is a key player for Somerset going forward in the tournament.
Fran Wilson
Fran Wilson is a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler from England, born on November 7, 1991, in Surrey. She’s known as a reliable middle-order batter and was part of the 2017 World Cup-winning squad. In T20 Internationals, Wilson played 30 matches, scoring 356 runs with a highest score of 43* and a strike rate near 99. In her last 9 innings, she has scored 199 runs and continues to be a vital asset for the team.
Meg Austin
Meg Austin is a young English cricketer, primarily known as a right-handed batter and right-arm spin bowler. She has scored 176 runs in her last 8 innings, including five 20+ scores. A consistent performer, Austin plays a crucial role for her team when needed most. Her domestic performances highlight her growing reputation as a promising batting all-rounder in the English women’s circuit.
Phoebe Brett
Phoebe Brett is a promising young English cricketer, born on June 5, 2008, who plays as a right-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. She has recently stepped up to the senior ranks, signing a short-term professional contract with Warwickshire Women. Brett has taken 8 wickets in the tournament so far, with her best performance coming against Lancashire Women. Warwickshire will be hoping she continues her good form in the upcoming games.
Pitch Report
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. Spinners usually find it tough to be effective here. Teams winning the toss often choose to bowl first to take advantage of the helpful conditions for their pace attack.
Weather Forecast
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected, which could disrupt the Women’s T20 Blast match. Conditions will be wet and humid, making play challenging.
Fantasy Playing XI
Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Niamh Holland, Chloe Skelton, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Georgia Davis
Match Details
Date: 11th July, 2025
Time: 11 PM IST
Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, England
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
