The 33rd match of the Women’s T20 Blast sees Durham Women host Somerset Women at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, on July 4 at 7:00 PM. Durham, currently placed 7th with 2 wins from 8 games, will be looking to improve their standing after a mixed campaign so far. Somerset, struggling at the bottom of the table without a win in 7 matches, face a tough challenge to turn their fortunes around in this encounter.
Durham’s batting has shown promise, led by the experienced Suzie Bates who has been a consistent run-scorer this season. Bess Heath’s aggressive stroke play and Katie Levick’s bowling prowess add balance to the side. Their recent high total of 188 against The Blaze, though in a losing cause, highlights their potential to post competitive scores. Somerset, on the other hand, have struggled to find rhythm with both bat and ball, making this match a crucial opportunity to salvage some points and boost morale.
Squads:
Durham Women’s Cricket Team
Emily Windsor, Emma Marlow, Hollie Armitage, 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
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
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
Players to watch out:
Hollie Armitage
Hollie Armitage is one of the key players and skipper of the Durham side. In the Hundred Women’s Competition, she played 26 matches, scoring 358 runs at an average of 15.56 and a strike rate of 104.98, with the highest score of 46. Armitage in her last 10 innings has scored 180 runs with six double digit scores and is one of the key and experienced campaigners for Durham Women going into the tournament.
Mady Villiers
Mady Villiers, the right-arm off-spinning all-rounder, has taken 17 wickets for England in 19 T20Is at an average of 16.58 and economy of 6.66, with best figures of 3/10. She has scored 52 runs in six T20I innings at a strike rate of 167.74, with the highest score of 35. Mady has scored 197 runs in her last 10 innings and has also picked 10 wickets with the ball whenever given the opportunity to bowl.
Charlie Dean
Dean has performed in this tournament so far with amazing bowling and batting figures. She is a bowling all-rounder and contributes consistently for her side in both the departments. In her last 10 T20 innings with the ball, she has been absolutely phenomenal with picking up 20 wickets with five 3 wicket-haul or more and scoring 179 runs with the bat.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
The 28-year-old spin-bowling all-rounder, representing Somerset, has been absolutely impressive throughout the ongoing tournament. Wellington is a highly effective leg spinner in T20 cricket but can also contribute with the bat. She has scored 126 runs and picked up 6 wickets from as many Blast outings. She is a key player for the Somerset team going ahead in the tournament.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is generally considered good for batting, with consistent bounce and decent pace. It tends to flatten out as the match progresses, making run-scoring easier, especially in the second innings.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be windy with a couple of afternoon showers. Temperatures will be mild, and conditions may be a bit unsettled, with some cloud cover and occasional rain likely in the afternoon.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Mady Villiers, Bess Heath, Phoebe Turner, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Niamh Holland, Charlie Dean, Chloe Skelton, Ellie Anderson
Match Details:
Date – July 4, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
