The Women’s One Day Cup 2025 matches have been fiercely competitive, and the upcoming clash between Somerset Women and Durham Women promises more excitement, scheduled for July 30, starting 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Somerset, with a batting lineup that can post formidable totals, will be keen to continue their winning momentum after a strong performance in previous matches. Led by consistent performers such as their top batters and key bowlers, Somerset aims to maintain their position in the competition by exploiting any weaknesses in Durham’s lineup.
Durham Women have demonstrated resilience in the tournament, including a convincing recent victory over Lancashire Women by 89 runs. Their bowling attack, powered by effective bowlers like Jenny Gunn and the team’s captain Hollie Armitage, can challenge any batting order. Durham’s middle order and finishing strength will be critical in chasing or setting competitive totals on what is expected to be a dynamic pitch at the venue.
Squads:
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
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:
Sophie Luff
Sophie Luff is a consistent and experienced English batter. She is the highest run getter for Somerset Women in this tournament so far, scoring 332 runs with an unbeaten highest score 111 in just 8 innings. Luff brings leadership, stability, and skill to the middle order, and is respected for her maturity and mentoring role. She departed for 27 in her most recent game and can be banked upon to follow up with a big score.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade Wellington is an Australian cricketer known for her right-arm leg-spin bowling and right-handed batting. She is the leading wicket taker for Somerset Women in the tournament bagging 14 wickets so far with best bowling figures of 4 for 47 and has been impressive with the ball whenever she comes out on the field. She is equally handy with the bat, amassing 202 runs from 8 innings, striking at 143.26.
Suzie Bates
Suzie Bates is a seasoned New Zealand all-rounder known for her consistent and powerful batting, amassing nearly 5,900 runs in ODIs with 13 centuries and 37 fifties. In the tournament so far, she has scored 304 runs in 9 innings with the highest score of unbeaten 93 including 3 half-centuries. She is a vital aspect for her side and fresh off a notable T20 season for Durham, she can be relied upon to continue leading the scoring.
Mady Villiers
Mady Villiers is an English cricketer known primarily for her right-arm off-spin bowling in limited-overs formats. While her batting contributions are modest, Villiers’ main strength lies in her ability to contain runs and break partnerships. In the tournament so far, she has scored 221 runs with the bat including the highest score of unbeaten 65 and has also picked up 10 wickets with the ball with best bowling figures of 3/28.
Pitch:
The pitch at Taunton’s Cooper Associates County Ground is known for being fast and bouncy, with good carry for seam bowlers. It offers early movement and remains challenging for batters throughout the match, with spinners usually finding it tough to be effective here. Teams winning the toss often choose to bowl first to take advantage of the conditions for their pace attack.
Weather:
The conditions in Taunton are expected to feature sunny intervals with a gentle to moderate breeze. The high temperature will hover around 23°C–25°C and the low will be about 14°C–15°C. No significant rain is predicted, so overall, it should be a pleasant and warm day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Mady Villiers, Bess Heath, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Turner, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Chloe Skelton, Mollie Robbins
Match Details:
Date – July 30, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
