The Women’s One-Day Cup 2025 continued to deliver high-quality cricket, with Match 45-48 showcasing dominant performances, rain-affected contests, and composed chases that underlined the depth of talent across the competition.
Hampshire Women stormed to a clinical nine-wicket win over Durham, chasing down a revised target with 80 balls to spare under the DLS method. The Blaze maintained their winning momentum with a commanding all-round display to defeat Somerset by 44 runs (DLS) in a rain-hit encounter. Lancashire Women showed their batting strength as Seren Smale anchored a confident chase to guide her side to a four-wicket victory over Surrey. Meanwhile, Essex Women combined batting firepower with sharp bowling to overcome Warwickshire by 27 runs (DLS), capping off another action-packed round of fixtures in the competition.
Match 45: Durham Women vs Hampshire Women
Hampshire Women stormed to a dominant win over Durham in Match 45, chasing down a revised target with ease to secure victory by 9 wickets with 80 balls to spare via the DLS method.
Batting first, Durham endured an early collapse as Mia Rogers (6) and Emma Marlow (12) fell cheaply, leaving the innings under pressure. Skipper Hollie Armitage, however, stood tall with a captain’s knock of 88 off 105 balls, mixing grit with fluent strokeplay to anchor the innings. She received some scattered support from the middle order, Mady Villiers (19), Emily Windsor (13) and Phoebe Turner (18) chipped in, but it was Grace Thompson’s late flourish of 39 that provided momentum and carried Durham to a respectable 224/9 in 50 overs.
Hampshire’s bowlers shared the spoils, led by Georgia Adams (3/41), while Freya Davies (2/30) and Bex Tyson (2/40) struck at regular intervals to keep Durham in check.
With the match affected by rain, Hampshire were set a revised target of 171 in 37 overs, and they made light work of the chase. Rhianna Southby set the tone with a fluent 58 off 55 balls at the top, finding gaps with ease and putting pressure back on the bowlers. From there, it was the Maia Bouchier show, the elegant right-hander played with supreme confidence, crafting an unbeaten 93 off just 84 deliveries. She timed the ball beautifully, combining placement with power, and ensured Hampshire cruised to 174/1 in only 23.4 overs.
Match 46: The Blaze Women vs Somerset Women
The Blaze produced a dominant all-round performance to seal a 44-run (DLS) victory over Somerset in a rain-curtailed clash.
Batting first, they powered to 252/6 in 33 overs. Georgie Boyce (31 off 31) gave a solid start before the Bryce sisters stole the show; Sarah Bryce’s fluent 68 off 54 set the tempo while skipper Kathryn Bryce anchored the innings with an unbeaten 63 off 60. Orla Prendergast added a lively 46 off 31, but the lower order couldn’t build further momentum. Somerset’s attack struck in patches, with Charlie Dean (3/50) the standout, while Chloe Skelton (1/29), Amanda-Jade Wellington (1/40) and Alex Griffiths (1/46) chipped in.
Chasing a revised target of 215 in 26 overs, Somerset faltered early as Rebecca Odgers (1) and Niamh Holland (4) fell cheaply. Seasoned Fran Wilson (33 off 35) tried to steady the innings, but the middle order crumbled with a run of ducks. The fightback came late through Amanda-Jade Wellington’s blistering 53 off 28 and Alex Griffiths’ 28 off 23, but Somerset’s hopes ended at 169 all out in 22.2 overs.
The Blaze bowlers kept the pressure relentless, led by Cassidy McCarthy’s superb 3/12, while Grace Ballinger (2/25) and Lucy Higham (2/34) provided crucial breakthroughs. Kirstie Gordon and Georgia Elwiss also picked up a wicket apiece as Somerset’s chase never truly got going.
Match 47: Surrey Women vs Lancashire Women
Lancashire Women chased down Surrey’s total with confidence to secure a 4-wicket win, thanks to a composed batting display led by Seren Smale’s unbeaten half-century.
Batting first, Surrey posted 225 in 49.5 overs, with contributions spread across the order. Skipper Bryony Smith (14) and Kira Chathli (17) fell early, before Alice Davidson-Richards (20) and Phoebe Franklin (25) tried to rebuild. The innings gained momentum through Kalea Moore’s steady 67 off 78 and Alexa Stonehouse’s crucial late 48 off 54, guiding the side past the 200-mark. Lancashire’s bowling unit worked in partnerships, with Grace Potts starring with 3/31, supported by Hannah Jones (2/33) and Fi Morris (2/37).
In reply, Lancashire’s top order set the tone early. Emma Lamb’s fluent 59 off 72 and Gaby Lewis’ 39 off 58 laid a strong foundation before Seren Smale anchored the chase with a composed 67* off 70, ensuring there were no late jitters. Skipper Eleanor Threlkeld (21 off 33) and Ailsa Lister (23) chipped in valuable runs as Lancashire crossed the line at 227/6 in 46 overs.
Surrey bowlers fought hard, with Alexa Stonehouse (3/34) leading the attack, while Kalea Moore (1/23), Alice Monaghan (1/34), and Phoebe Franklin (1/45) picked up a wicket each. However, the target proved well within Lancashire’s reach as their batting depth carried them home comfortably.
Match 48: Essex Women vs Warwickshire Women
Essex Women produced a strong all-round performance to secure a 27-run victory over Warwickshire in a rain-curtailed clash, showcasing both batting firepower and disciplined bowling.
Batting first in a match reduced to 32 overs per side, Essex posted a competitive 235, built on valuable contributions across the order. Skipper Grace Scrivens (17 off 21) provided a brisk start before Ariana Dowse (36 off 44) and Jodi Grewcock (39 off 34) kept the scoreboard moving. The momentum shifted further when Joanne Gardner smashed 47 off 34 to set the tone for the middle overs. Finishing touches came from Sophie Munro’s quickfire 36* off 19 and Amara Carr’s 17 off 12, propelling Essex past the 230-mark.
Warwickshire’s attack found breakthroughs through Georgia Davis’ excellent 4/35, while Phoebe Brett (1/31), Amu Surenkumar (1/37) and Hannah Baker (1/47) chipped in with a wicket apiece.
In reply, Warwickshire began steadily but struggled to maintain the pace against Essex’s disciplined bowling. Meg Austin (19 off 21) and Bethan Ellis (15 off 19) set the tone before Amu Surenkumar’s fighting 56 off 54 gave the chase momentum. Abigail Freeborn (20), Natasha Wraith (13), Hannah Hardwick (17) and skipper Georgia Davis (17*) tried to keep the innings alive, but wickets fell regularly, restricting them to 204/8 at the end of 32 overs. Essex’s bowling was spearheaded by Abtaha Maqsood (3/34) and Esmae MacGregor (3/38), with Sophie Munro (2/38) providing crucial support.
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