The 49th match of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 sees Surrey Women take on Somerset Women at The Oval, London, on July 13. Surrey, currently one of the top teams with an impressive record of 9 wins and only a defeat after 11 matches, will look to continue their dominant run. On the other hand, Somerset face a tough challenge as they try to turn their fortunes around against a strong Surrey side, having won only one game against Essex Women.
Surrey’s batting lineup has been in fine form, with players like Paige Scholfield and Danni Wyatt-Hodge delivering consistent performances. Their bowling attack, featuring the likes of Tilly Corteen-Coleman, has also been effective in restricting opponents, as seen in their earlier 8-wicket victory over Somerset this season. Surrey’s balance and experience make them favorites, but they cannot afford complacency against a Somerset side eager to prove themselves.
Somerset Women will rely on their key players to step up, with batters like Alex Griffiths and Rebecca Odgers needing to build solid innings. Their bowling unit must find breakthroughs early to put pressure on Surrey’s strong batting order. Given Surrey’s home advantage and recent form, this match promises to be a challenging but crucial opportunity for Somerset to gain momentum in the tournament.
Squads:
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
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:
Bryony Smith
This 27-year-old all-rounder from England has been impressive with the bat and has contributed with the ball as well whenever required for the side. In her last 10 T20 Innings, she has scored 185 runs with seven double digit scores. She is a crucial part of the squad and will be a key aspect in taking this side ahead in the tournament.
Alice Davidson-Richards
Alice Davidson-Richards is a right-handed batting allrounder and right-arm fast-medium bowler who has represented England in all formats. In her last 10 T20 innings with the bat, she has scored 180 runs with eight double digit scores which also shows her consistency with the bat and has also picked up 4 wickets with the ball in the last 5 innings with her best of 3 for 11 against Warwickshire Women.
Rebecca Odgers
Rebecca Odgers is one of the key openers for Somerset in the tournament. In her last 9 innings with the bat, she has scored 181 runs with six 15+ scores which also shows her consistency with the bat. She recently in one of her outings scored 54 of 37 against Durham and is one of the key openers for Somerset Women as they approach this tournament ahead.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade is a highly effective leg spinner in T20 cricket but can also contribute with the bat. She has scored 218 runs with the bat in her last 9 innings with seven double digit scores and has picked up 9 wickets in 9 innings with the ball. She is a key player for the Somerset team going ahead in the tournament.
Pitch:
The Kennington Oval pitch in London is generally balanced but slightly favors batters, especially as the match progresses. Fast bowlers get some swing and bounce early on, making the initial overs challenging, but batting becomes easier later, leading to moderate to high-scoring games.
Weather:
The conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy and while some cloud cover is likely, temperatures will remain high, creating comfortable conditions. There is no indication of rain, promising a complete game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alice Davidson-Richards, Bryony Smith, Grace Harris, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Charlie Dean, Chloe Skelton
Match Details:
Date – July 13, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
