Match no. 50 of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 will feature Durham Women face Surrey Women at the Riverside Ground in what promises to be a crucial encounter as the tournament heats up. Both sides have shown glimpses of their best cricket this season, and with the group stage approaching its climax, every point is vital in the race for the knockout rounds. Durham, buoyed by their passionate home crowd, will be eager to avenge their earlier defeat to Surrey and continue their push up the table.
Durham’s campaign has been marked by a blend of experienced internationals and exciting young talent. The likes of Suzie Bates and Hollie Armitage bring stability and leadership, while emerging stars such as Emily Windsor and Phoebe Turner have added firepower with both bat and ball. Their bowling attack, led by Lauren Filer and Mady Villiers, has been particularly effective at breaking partnerships and applying pressure in the middle overs—a factor that could prove decisive against Surrey’s powerful batting lineup.
Surrey Women, meanwhile, arrive in strong form after a string of impressive performances and making it to the top of the table. Surrey boasts depth and quality throughout their side. Their disciplined bowling unit, featuring Tash Farrant and Kalea Moore, will look to replicate their earlier success and stifle Durham’s top order. With both teams eyeing a crucial victory, fans can expect a fiercely contested and entertaining match at Chester-le-Street.
Squads:
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
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:
Bess Heath
Bess Heath in the Hundred Women’s Competition has played 29 matches, scoring 239 runs at an average of 9.95 and a strike rate of 126.45, with 1 fifty and a top score of 57; in the Women’s Big Bash League, she has played 23 matches, scoring 299 runs at an average of 17.58 and a strike rate of 113.25, with 1 fifty and a top score of 51. In her last 10 T20 innings with the bat, Heath scored 230 runs with the bat being one of the key players.
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 273 runs and continues to keep the scoreboard ticking. Durham will count on her to continue her good run.
Alice Capsey
Alice Capsey in T20I cricket has played 45 matches, scoring 741 runs at an average of 19.50 and a strike rate of 116.14, with four half-centuries and the highest score of 67. With the ball, she has taken 6 wickets at an average of 24.5 and an economy of 6.68. Capsey in her last 10 T20 innings with the bat has scored 191 runs with the bat and is a key prospect for this Surrey side.
Bryony Smith
This 27-year-old opening-batter lays a strong foundation for their batting unit in posting big totals ahead. Her form with the bat will also be very crucial for the Surrey Women. In her last 10 T20 innings, she has scored 168 runs with seven double digit scores. Surrey Women would want Smith to keep her consistency throughout and keep scoring runs for them.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is generally considered good for batting, with consistent bounce and decent pace. It tends to flatten out as the match progresses, making run-scoring easier, especially in the second innings. Spinners may come into play later, but overall, it’s a surface that favors batters.
Weather:
The conditions predict overcast skies with intermittent showers, which may cause interruptions during the game. These conditions could favor seam bowlers and might lead to delays or a reduced number of overs.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Mady Villiers, Bess Heath, Sophia Turner, Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kira Chathli, Alice Davidson-Richards, Bryony Smith, Danielle Gregory
Match Details:
Date – July 15, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
