All eyes will be on the County Ground in Chelmsford as the Essex Women take on The Blaze Women in the 46th match of the 2025 Women’s T20 Blast. With both teams looking to solidify their positions, this promises to be a crucial contest in the final leg of the group stage.
The Blaze Women, currently placed third on the points table with 31 points, will be eager to bounce back after their recent defeat to table-toppers Surrey Women. A win here would keep them firmly in contention for a top two finish and a potential place in the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Essex Women, languishing near the bottom of the table, will be determined to end their campaign on a positive note.
Squads:
Essex Women’s Cricket Team
Lauren Winfield Hill, Ariana Dowse, Amara Carr, Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Madeleine Blinkhorn Jones, Florence Miller, Jodi Grewcock, Kate Coppack, Abtaha Maqsood, Eva Gray, Sophie Munro
The Blaze Women’s Cricket Team
Amy Jones, Sarah Bryce, Ella Claridge, Scarlett Hughes, Tammy Beaumont, Maddy Green, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Natalie Sciver, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Orla Prendergast, Georgia Elwiss, Josie Groves, Lucy Higham, Sarah Glenn, Kirstie Gordon, Grace Ballinger, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips, Prisha Thanawala, Olivia Baker, Amy Wheeler
Players to watch out:
Jodi Grewcock
A promising middle-order batter, Grewcock played a crucial knock of 45 off 34 balls at a strike rate of 132 against Somerset, her best performance so far in the T20 Blast. In just 2 innings, she has scored 59 runs, showing signs of growing confidence and impact.
Esmae MacGregor
One of the standout bowlers of the tournament, MacGregor, despite being on the losing side against Somerset, she delivered a brilliant spell of 3/19 in 4 overs. MacGregor currently leads the tournament’s wickets chart with 21 wickets, including the best of 4/8.
Sarah Glenn
A key performer for The Blaze, Glenn picked up 3/20 against Surrey, showing her consistency in the middle overs. With 7 wickets in 6 matches and the best bowling figures being 3/20, she remains a constant threat with the ball.
Kathryn Bryce
An elite all-rounder, Bryce scored a fighting 53* off 55 balls in the last match against Surrey and continues to be a game-changer with both bat and ball. Over 9 games, she has scored 292 runs and taken 15 wickets and can be counted on for the goods.
Pitch:
County Ground Chelmsford offers consistent bounce and good pace, making it ideal for batters to play aggressive shots and score runs. While bowlers can still make an impact, especially with early breakthroughs, the pitch tends to favor the batters.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be cloudy, with temperature hovering around 27°C. With an average humidity rise by 50%, there is negligible chance of precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kathryn Bryce, Esmae MacGregor, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Jodi Grewcock, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maddy Green, Eva Gray, Kirstie Gordon, Amara Carr, Sarah Bryce
Match Details:
Date – July 13, 2025
Time – 6:30 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
