The 48th match of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 promises an exciting encounter as Durham Women face Lancashire Women at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 13. Lancashire, playing on home turf, will be eager to capitalize on their conditions and improve their standing after a mixed season so far. Durham, on the other hand, will look to cause an upset and gain crucial points to climb the table, making this a high-stakes contest for both sides.
Lancashire Women have had a decent campaign with 6 wins and 5 losses, sitting fourth on the points table. Their batting lineup, featuring players like Eleanor Threlkeld and Ailsa Lister, has shown the ability to post competitive totals. Their bowling attack, led by Tara Norris, has been effective in restricting opponents, but consistency remains key for their success.
Durham Women, with 4 wins and 6 losses, are under pressure to turn their fortunes around. Their batting has struggled at times, but players like Grace Johnson and Katie Mack have provided sparks of resistance. The bowling unit, including Tara Johnson and Grace Thompson, will need to step up to contain Lancashire’s strong batting order. Given their previous close encounters, expect a tightly contested match where momentum could shift rapidly.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out for:
Suzie Bates
The 37-year-old all-rounder has established herself as one of the most consistent and prolific batters in women’s T20 cricket. In 171 WT20Is, she has scored 4,716 runs, at an average of 29.11, with a strike rate of 108.58, and notched up 28 fifties and one century. In her last 9 innings with the bat, she has scored 289 runs and continues to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Phoebe Turner
Phoebe Turner is a 21-year-old English all-rounder who plays as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium pace bowler. She has picked up 6 wickets in her last 8 innings with the ball with her best coming in the previous outing against Hampshire Women of 3 for 17. She has been one of the key bowlers for the Durham Women going ahead in the tournament.
Emma Lamb
Emma Lamb in the ongoing Women’s T20 Blast 2025 has made notable contributions, most recently scoring 60 not out of 48 deliveries against Warwickshire Women. In her last 10 innings, she has scored 330 runs with eight double digit scores which includes three half-centuries that also shows her consistency with the bat. She is a key top-order batter for her side going ahead in the tournament.
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 13 wickets.
Pitch:
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester is generally considered batting-friendly, offering good pace and consistent bounce which allows batters to play their shots freely. Seam bowlers can find some early movement, while spinners may come into play as the pitch wears and offers more grip later in the match.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be very warm with some sunshine. Conditions should be largely dry, with light winds and there is no significant chance of rain, ensuring minimal weather disruptions during the game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Mady Villiers, Bess Heath, Phoebe Turner, Emma Lamb, Kate Cross, Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld, Alana King, Sophie Morris
Match Details:
Date – July 13, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM
Venue – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
