The fifth day of the 2025 Women’s T20 Blast competition features a compelling clash between Surrey Women and Hampshire Women at The Oval. In the competition so far, while Surrey has won their only game against Somerset, Hampshire have registered back-to-back wins against Essex and Lancashire.
Squads:
Surrey Women
Alice Capsey, Aylish Cranstone, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Grace Harris, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Franklin, Priyanaz Chatterji, Jemima Spence, Kira Chathli, Rachel King, Bethan Miles, Charlotte Lambert, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Hampshire Women
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Megan Sturge, Rhianna Southby, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
Players to watch out:
Paige Scholfield
A reliable all-rounder, Scholfield contributes significantly with both bat and ball, providing stability in the middle-order and versatility in the bowling attack. Leading upto the Blast games, Schofield in the One Day Cup accumulated 236 runs from 7 outings. In her recent game, against Somerset, Scholfield scored a massive 63 off 48, extending her impressive run of form.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Emerging as a promising talent, Corteen-Coleman’s performances have added depth to Surrey’s lineup, showcasing her potential in crucial match situations. She picked up 2 wickets conceding 21 runs in 4 overs against Somerset Women. Tilly has picked up 6 wickets with best bowling spell of 2/19 from 8 outings in The Hundred (Women’s).
Maia Bouchier
An integral part of England’s batting lineup, Bouchier boasts a WT20I record of 722 runs with highest score of 92 against New Zealand. In her most recent outing, this campaign opener, the top-order batter scored a commanding 92 off 53, leading the runs tally for Hampshire. She is regarded as a consistent front force in the batting line up.
Ella McCaughan
A consistent performer for Hampshire, McCaughan accumulated 349 runs in 8 outings during the first-leg fixtures of the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup. She top-scored with 68 off 39 alongside Maia, in the previous encounter against Essex and followed up with an unbeaten 68 in Hampshire’s most recent game.
Pitch:
The Oval traditionally offers a balanced pitch, favoring both batters and bowlers. Early in the match, seamers might find assistance, while spinners could play a role as the game progresses.
Weather:
Weather forecasts indicate overcast conditions with temperature dipping to 18°C with 79% of rise in humidity. With a high probability of rain, there remains a possibility of game play being affected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kira Chathli, Maia Bouchier, Ella McCaughan, Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Georgia Adams, Paige Scholfield, Bryony Smith, Linsey Smith, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Franklin
Match details:
Date – June 5, 2025
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – The Oval, London
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
