The stage is set for an intriguing clash in the Women’s One Day Cup as table-toppers Hampshire take on bottom-placed Essex, on the 4th of September 2025, at County Ground, Chelmsford, starting 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Hampshire have been in dominant form this season, with their batting depth and strong bowling attack keeping them unbeaten at the summit of the table. Essex, on the other hand, find themselves at the opposite end of the spectrum. Sitting at the bottom of the standings, Essex will be eager to prove a point and upset the frontrunners.
Squads:
Essex Women’s Cricket Team
Grace Scrivens (C), Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Amara Carr, Kelly Castle, Kate Coppack, Ariana Dowse, Jo Gardner, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Cordelia Griffith, Esmae MacGregor, Lissy Macleod, Abtaha Maqsood, Flo Miller, Sophie Munro, Sophia Smale
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Georgia Adams (C), Charli Knott, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Nancy Harman, Linsey Smith, Rhianna Southby, Ella McCaughan, Mary Taylor, Freya Davies, Bex Tyson, Naomi Dattani, Megan Sturge, Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Poppy Tulloch, Daisy Gibb
Players to watch out:
Grace Scrivens
Scrivens continues to shine as one of the most reliable all-rounders this season. Against Lancashire, she contributed with the ball by picking up 2/53, but it’s her batting that has truly stood out. Amassing a remarkable 394 runs in the tournament, she leads the charge with the bat, highlighted by her majestic unbeaten 120*, a knock that underlined her temperament and ability to build big innings.
Nancy Harman
Harman showcased her batting prowess with a superb knock of 77 against The Blaze, anchoring the innings with confidence and composure. This innings not only stood out as her highest score of the season but also highlighted her growing reliability in the middle order. With that effort, she has now accumulated 179 runs in the tournament, proving to be a consistent contributor for her side.
Jodi Grewcock
For Grewcock it has been a season of promise and growth. Although she ended up on the losing side against Lancashire, her fighting knock of 52 off 57 deliveries reflected determination and grit. Across seven One Day Cup innings, she has accumulated 221 runs, with her highest being an unbeaten 73*. Her steady contributions show her growing influence in the middle order, even in tough match situations.
Freya Kemp
Kemp has been in scintillating form with the bat, showcasing her natural flair and power. In her most recent outing, she smashed a commanding 109 against The Blaze, marking her authority on the tournament. Despite playing only two innings so far, she has already piled up 167 runs, underlining her immense potential and consistency at such a young stage of her career.
Pitch:
The County Ground in Chelmsford is traditionally known to be a batting paradise. The surface here typically offers a true bounce and a good amount of pace, allowing batters to play through the line with confidence. That said, bowlers who can extract early movement or vary their pace intelligently in the middle overs can still find opportunities to make breakthroughs.
Weather:
The temperature will hover around 19°C, with humidity at 70%, but with a high 70% chance of precipitation, there is a looming threat of showers disrupting play. The conditions will aid bowlers, but overall, the weather could remain manageable enough for a full game.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Grace Scrivens, Jodi Grewcock, Sophia Smale, Abta Maqsood, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Abtaha Maqsood, Linsey Smith, Charli Knott
Match Details:
Date – September 4, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on the FanCode app and website.
