The clash between The Blaze Women and Surrey Women in match 44 of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 promises high drama, with both teams eager to assert their dominance in the competition. In their last meeting, The Blaze ended Surrey’s unbeaten run thanks to a combination of aggressive powerplay batting from Georgia Elwiss and Marie Kelly, and incisive new-ball bowling from Cassidy McCarthy and Kirstie Gordon. Surrey, despite a blistering 60 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, fell 17 runs short, underlining how closely matched these sides are and setting the stage for another fiercely contested encounter.
Surrey Women enter this fixture with momentum, riding a four-match winning streak and boasting one of the tournament’s most explosive opening pairs in Bryony Smith and Danni Wyatt-Hodge. The Blaze, meanwhile, have relied on the consistency of Kathryn Bryce, who leads their run charts and remains unbeaten in the tournament so far. With both teams featuring in-form batters and potent bowling attacks, the outcome could hinge on which side handles the powerplay phases better and capitalizes on key moments.
This match also carries added intrigue as both teams look to strengthen their positions in the upper half of the table. The Blaze’s ability to seize early momentum with both bat and ball proved decisive in their previous win over Surrey, but Surrey’s openers have since found even greater rhythm, regularly delivering strong starts. With a slight edge in recent form and home advantage, Surrey may start as favorites, but The Blaze have already shown they can disrupt the best—making this a must-watch contest for fans of domestic women’s cricket.
Squads
The Blaze
Ella Claridge, Georgie Boyce, Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Prisha Thanawala, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Orla Prendergast, Amy Jones, Sarah Bryce, Scarlett Hughes, Amy Wheeler, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Olivia Baker, Sarah Glenn
Surrey Women
Alice Capsey, Aylish Cranstone, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kira Chathli, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Grace Harris, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Franklin, Priyanaz Chatterji, Jemima Spence, Bethan Miles, Charlotte Lambert, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Players to Watch Out For
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is a Scottish all-rounder, playing as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She has been a consistent run-getter and wicket-taker for The Blaze. In Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20Is), she has played 49 matches, scoring 1273 runs at an average of 37.44 and a strike rate of around 103.74, with 10 half-centuries and a highest score of 73 not out. She has also taken 48 WT20I wickets at an average of 15.14, making her one of Scotland’s most valuable players. In her last 8 innings with the bat, she has scored 239 runs with six double-digit scores and four 35+ scores and picked 14 wickets, including two four-wicket hauls. She is a vital cog in this unit going forward.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham has played 5 T20Is for Australia, taking 8 wickets at an average of 14.13 and an economy rate of 8.07, with best figures of 4/8. Across WPL, WBBL, and The Hundred, she has featured in 157 matches, scoring 1828 runs with a highest score of 55 not out and has picked 159 wickets—making her a key performer with both bat and ball. In her last 6 T20 matches, she has taken 8 wickets and scored 143 runs, with two 30+ scores in her last 7 innings. The Blaze would want Heather to maintain this form in the tournament.
Bryony Smith
This 27-year-old all-rounder from England has been impactful with the bat and has contributed with the ball whenever required. Smith opens the batting for Surrey and lays a strong foundation for big totals. In her last 10 T20 innings, she has scored 171 runs with six double-digit scores. Her consistency will be crucial for Surrey Women going ahead.
Alice Davidson-Richards
Alice Davidson-Richards is a right-handed batting all-rounder and right-arm fast-medium bowler who has represented England in all formats. In her last 10 T20 innings, she has scored 174 runs with eight double-digit scores and picked up 4 wickets in her last 5 innings, with her best performance coming in the previous game. Known for her all-round capabilities, she remains a key asset for the team.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Trent Bridge in Nottingham is flat, batting-friendly, and offers good pace and bounce, making it ideal for high-scoring T20 matches. Seamers tend to struggle with movement and often rely on slower balls and cutters. Spinners may find assistance from later footmarks. The average first innings score here is around 172, and teams usually prefer to bat first.
Weather Forecast
Expect warm, mostly sunny weather with light winds and no rain—perfect conditions for a game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI
Ella Claridge, Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Kira Chathli, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards, Bryony, Grace Harris
Match Details
Date: 11th July, 2025
Time: 7 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, England
Broadcast: Live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
