Match 53 of the Women’s One Day Cup 2025 between Durham Women and Surrey Women is set for Saturday at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Both teams are battling for late-season momentum, with Durham sitting fifth (five wins in thirteen matches) and Surrey fourth (five wins, five losses, one tie, two no results) on the points table. Their previous encounter saw Surrey dominate with a 104-run triumph, so Durham will be keen to reverse fortunes at home in front of local supporters.
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:
Mady Villiers
English cricketer Mady Villiers is best known for her limited-overs, right-arm off-spin bowling. While her batting contributions are handy, Villiers’ main strength lies in her ability to contain runs and break partnerships, making her a valuable all-round asset. In the tournament so far, she has scored 322 runs with the bat including the highest score of 79 and has also picked up 15 wickets with the ball with best bowling figures of 3/28.
Hollie Armitage
Hollie Armitage is a batting all-rounder who has played 3 ODIs for England, scoring 78 runs at an average of 26.00 with the best of 44, without any wickets. In the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup, she has been prolific, tallying 597 runs in 12 innings at an average above 54.27, with a strike rate of 81 and a top score of 111. Her 2025 Cup campaign features four fifties and a century with consistent batting in the middle order.
Bryony Smith
Bryony Smith is having a strong 2025 Women’s One Day Cup season with Surrey, scoring 323 runs in 10 innings at an average of 35.88 and a strike rate close to 91.24. She recorded 1 century and 1 fifty, with the highest score of 110, showing her all-round batting prowess. Smith also contributed in the field and played a key leadership role as Surrey’s captain.
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, with spinners also coming into play.
Weather:
Chester le Street will experience cloudy skies with frequent rain showers, particularly in the afternoon. Temperatures will stay mild, reaching around 15°C to 19°C, with high humidity. Moderate south-easterly winds will add a fresh feel.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hollie Armitage, Mady Villiers, Bess Heath, Abigail Glen, Lauren Filer, Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kira Chathli, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards
Match Details:
Date – September 13, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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