Hampshire Women face Lancashire Women in the 42nd match of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 at Enborne Lodge, Newbury, on July 9. The mid-table teams are eager to strengthen their positions as the league stage nears its end. Hampshire come in with renewed confidence after a dominant eight-wicket win over Somerset, while Lancashire have also picked up momentum with back-to-back victories, most recently chasing down 123 with ease against Warwickshire.
Key players to watch include Hampshire’s Ellyse Perry, who has bolstered the top order and contributed both with bat and ball, and Freya Davies, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker for her side. For Lancashire, Emma Lamb’s consistency at the top and Ailsa Lister’s run-scoring ability will be crucial, while Kate Cross leads their bowling attack with eight wickets in five matches.
Squads:
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
Lancashire Women’s Cricket Team
Danielle Collins, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Katie Mack, Liberty Heap, Darcey Carter, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Grace Potts, Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld, Seren Smale, Grace Johnson, Alisa Lister, Alana King, Hannah Jones, Olivia Bell, Phoebe Graham, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris
Players to watch out:
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry is a world-class all-rounder, renowned for her impact in T20 Internationals with both bat and ball. She was the first Australian woman to play 100 T20Is and to reach 100 T20I wickets, playing pivotal roles in Australia’s multiple T20 World Cup victories. In her last 10 T20 innings with the bat, Perry has scored 343 runs with eight double digit scores including two half-centuries as well. With the ball she has picked up 5 wickets in 7 innings.
Rhianna Southby
Rhianna Southby plays for Surrey and Southern Brave and is also known for her sharp glovework and right-handed batting. Southby made her county debut in 2016 at just 15 and has since established herself as one of the fastest hands behind the stumps in the women’s game. In her last 5 innings in the tournament so far, she has scored 160 runs with the bat which includes two half-centuries.
Alana King
Alana King has played 27 T20Is for Australia, taking 27 wickets at an average of 18.81 and an economy rate of 6.50, with best figures of 4/8. In the Women’s Big Bash League, she has picked 126 wickets in 114 innings, with best bowling figures of 5 for 16 averaging 20.16 and a decent economy rate of 6.72. In her last 10 T20 outings, she has picked a 3 wicket-haul and a total of 11 wickets and scored 52 runs with the bat.
Emma Lamb
Emma Lamb is a top-order right-handed batter and occasional off-spinner for Lancashire Women. In the ongoing 2025 season, Lamb has made notable contributions, with her recent best of 60 not-out off 48 deliveries coming against Warwickshire Women. In her last 10 innings, she has scored 316 runs, with eight double digit scores, which includes three half-centuries that also shows her consistency with the bat.
Pitch:
The pitch at Enborne Lodge, Newbury, offers a generally balanced contest but tends to slightly favor seam bowlers. Early movement for pacers can be expected, especially in the initial overs, while the surface usually becomes more batter friendly as the game progresses.
Weather:
The weather forecast indicates periods of rain throughout the day, which could impact play. Expect cloudy skies with intermittent showers, making the pitch potentially slower and more challenging for batters. Teams should prepare for possible interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Maia Bouchier, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Rhianna Southby, Emma Lamb, Kate Cross, Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld, Alana King
Match Details:
Date – July 9, 2025
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – Enborne Lodge, Newbury
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
