The Women’s One Day Cup 2025 brings a closely poised encounter as The Blaze, sitting 3rd on the points table, take on Surrey Women, placed 4th. With both teams separated by just a single spot, the stakes are high as they look to consolidate their positions in the top half of the table.
The Blaze have built their campaign on solid all-round performances, with batters stepping up in key moments and bowlers consistently applying pressure. Their balance has kept them in contention for a top two finish. Surrey, meanwhile, have shown resilience throughout the season, with their batting depth and young talents providing crucial contributions. Positioned just below Blaze, they will view this fixture as the perfect opportunity to leapfrog their rivals and strengthen their push for the knockouts.
Squads:
The Blaze Women’s Cricket Team
Kirstie Gordon (C), Grace Ballinger, Sarah Glenn, Georgie Boyce, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Lucy Higham, Sarah Bryce, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Prisha Thanawala, Charley Phillips, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Ella Claridge, Georgia Elwiss, Amy Jones, Olivia Baker, Amy Wheeler, Scarlett Hughes, Heather Graham, Orla Prendergast
Surrey Women’s Cricket Team
Bryony Smith (C), Alice Capsey, Kira Chathli, Priyanaz Chatterji, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Aylish Cranstone, Alice Davidson-Richards, Sophia Dunkley, Tash Farrant, Phoebe Franklin, Danielle Gregory, Charlotte Lambert, Emma Jones, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Bethan Miles, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Paige Scholfield, Jemima Spence, Alexa Stonehouse, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Georgia Elwiss
A seasoned campaigner, Elwiss led the resistance in the chase against Hampshire with a composed 87, her highest score of the season. In nine One Day Cup innings, she has already amassed an impressive 417 runs, showcasing her consistency and ability to anchor innings under pressure.
Cassidy McCarthy
Despite ending on the losing side against Hampshire, McCarthy delivered a spirited spell, claiming 3/51 and keeping her side in the contest. Across the tournament, she has picked up five wickets, with that performance standing as her best figures so far, underlining her ability to make key breakthroughs.
Alice Capsey
Dynamic and reliable, Capsey has been a pillar in her team’s batting lineup. Her fluent 79 against Warwickshire once again highlighted her class, and over the course of nine innings, she has piled up 443 runs, including a brilliant highest score of 125. She remains one of the tournament’s most dangerous batters.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
One of the standout bowlers of the tournament, MacDonald-Gay produced a match-winning spell of 4/47 against Warwickshire, her best figures yet. With 15 wickets to her name, she has been a genuine strike force, regularly providing her side with crucial breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The surface at Trent Bridge often provides plenty of assistance to fast bowlers, particularly in the initial stages of the game where swing and seam movement are on offer. Batters will need to be patient and technically solid early on to survive the testing conditions. However, once set, the surface becomes rewarding, allowing stroke play and quick runs across the outfield.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be cool and pleasant at 17°C, creating comfortable playing conditions. The humidity level will be at 82% and a 40% chance of precipitation lingers, suggesting there may be brief interruptions, though a full game still looks likely if the showers hold off.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Sarah Glenn, Kathryn Bryce, Heather Graham, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Bryony Smith, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Tash Farrant
Match Details:
Date – September 4, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on the FanCode app and website.
