The 41st match of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 sees Warwickshire Women take on Surrey Women at Edgbaston in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the group stages. Both sides are in the hunt for a top two finish. With just a few games left before the knockout rounds, every point is crucial, and this fixture could have a big say in the final standings.
Key players will be under the spotlight, with Warwickshire relying on the all-round skills of Phoebe Brett and the experience of Katie George, while Surrey’s hopes rest on the in-form Phoebe Franklin and the consistent Kira Chatli. Both bowling attacks have shown the ability to contain and strike, so early wickets and powerplay runs will be decisive factors.
Squads:
Warwickshire Women’s Cricket Team
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
Surrey Women’s Cricket Team
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:
Meg Austin
Meg Austin is a young English cricketer, primarily known as a right-handed batter and right-arm spin bowler. She has scored 169 runs in her last 6 innings with the bat, registering five 20+ scores. Austin’s domestic performances highlight her as a promising batting all-rounder with a growing reputation in the English women’s circuit.
Phoebe Brett
Phoebe Brett is a promising young English cricketer who plays as a right-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. She recently stepped up to the senior ranks, signing a short-term professional contract with Warwickshire Women. She has picked 7 wickets in the tournament so far with her best coming in the last game against Lancashire Women.
Kira Chathli
Kira Chathli is an English wicketkeeper-batter who plays for Surrey and Oval Invincibles. She has scored 144 runs in her last 10 innings with the bat and continues to contribute on a regular basis. Her recent innings include a 40-run stand against Essex Women and an unbeaten 44-run stand in the reverse fixture that will give a lot of confidence to Kira going ahead in the tournament.
Phoebe Franklin
Phoebe Franklin is an English all-rounder who plays for Surrey, known for her right-handed batting and right-arm medium bowling. In her last 6 innings with the bat, Franklin has scored 129 runs with the bat with her best coming in the most recent encounter against Essex Women. She has also picked 5 wickets with the ball in her last 10 innings.
Pitch:
Edgbaston’s pitch in Birmingham is a hard, bouncy surface made from a blend of clay and grass, typically favoring both aggressive batting and fast bowling—especially in the early stages of a match. The consistent bounce allows batters to play their shots freely, while seamers can exploit extra movement.
Weather:
The conditions will be pleasant and sunny for cricket. The temperatures will be comfortable, and with no indication of rain, the game should proceed without delays and interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Meg Austin, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Georgia Davis, Kira Chathli, Alexa Stonehouse, Bryony Smith, Grace Harris, Phoebe Franklin
Match Details:
Date – July 9, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
