Match 13 of the 2025 Women’s T20 Blast promises a captivating contest as Durham, helmed by the tenacious Hollie Armitage, lock horns with a resurgent Hampshire side, led by the dynamic Georgia Adams. The stakes are higher than ever; every run, every wicket, every tactical masterstroke will reverberate far beyond the lush green outfield, as both teams look to etch their names into the annals of this inaugural season.
It’s been a challenging opening to Durham’s campaign. Hampered by back-to-back defeats at the hands of Lancashire and Warwickshire, Armitage’s side enters this clash eager to shake off early-season blues and ignite their tournament hopes. With flashes of individual brilliance yet to translate into team victories, Durham will be looking for a collective turnaround to keep their ambitions alive.
In stark contrast, Hampshire have come out swinging, sitting comfortably at third on the points table with 8 points from 3 matches. Georgia Adams has inspired her side to emphatic wins over Lancashire and Essex, showcasing both depth and flair. However, their unbeaten run was halted recently by a determined Surrey side. How Hampshire regroup after that solitary setback could set the tone for the rest of their campaign.
Squads:
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Georgia Adams (C), Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, 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
Durham Women’s Cricket Team
Hollie Armitage (C), Emily Windsor, Emma Marlow, Leah Dobson, Suzie Bates, Katherine Fraser, Mady Villiers, Trudy Johnson, Bess Heath, Mia Rogers, Abigail Glen, Katie Levick, Lauren Filer, Lizzie Scott, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Turner
Players to watch out:
Ella McCaughan
She is currently the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 217 runs at an impressive strike rate of 148.63 and an average of 108.50 in three innings, with a hat-trick of fifties to her name. Her best performance with the bat for her side came against Surrey, when she scored a counterattacking 81 off 50 balls; however, unfortunately, it came in a losing cause for her side.
Rebecca Tyson
She is currently the leading wicket-taker for her side and the 2nd highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 6 wickets at an average of 17 and an economy of 9.27 in three innings with the ball for her side. She is yet again poised to play a crucial role in her side’s chances in the upcoming fixture.
Suzie Bates
The experienced veteran New Zealand all-rounder was roped in as Durham’s first-ever overseas player in the competition and as lived upto expectations as their leading contributor with both bat and ball. In two outings, she has taken 4 wickets at an average of 11 and an economy of 8.80 and scored 114 runs at a strike rate of 144.30 and an average of 57.
Trudy Johnson
She has picked up three wickets at an average of 21 and an economy of 7.87 in a couple of innings with the ball for her side in the competition so far. The 18-year-old young pacer is a very promising prospect and will only improve as the tournament goes on.
Pitch:
The Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground dishes a batting pitch, but with a bit more help for the seamers, with 35 wickets at this venue for them as compared to the spinners, who have 24 wickets at the venue. The game promises to be a good contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Temperatures are expected to hover around a cool 16°C, accompanied by high humidity levels at 80%, which could make the atmosphere feel heavier than usual. With precipitation chances at 50%, intermittent showers may interrupt proceedings, potentially impacting both playing conditions and team strategies.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Bess Heath, Suzie Bates, Ella McCaughan, Phoebe Turner, Georgia Adams, Charli Knott, Katherine Fraser, Katie Levick, Freya Davies, Grace Thompson, Rebecca Tyson
Match details:
Date – June 7, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
