Match 54 of the Women’s One Day Cup 2025 between Essex and The Blaze will be played at the County Ground, Chelmsford. Essex Women have had a challenging campaign with only two wins in thirteen matches so far. Meanwhile, The Blaze come into this match with a better record and confidence, having secured eight wins in thirteen matches.
Squads:
Essex Women’s Cricket Team
Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Florence Miller, Joanne Gardner, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Eva Gray, Grace Scrivens, Jodi Grewcock, Amara Carr, Ariana Dowse, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Kate Coppack, Kelly Castle, Sophia Smale, Sophie Munro, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Madeline Penna, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones
The Blaze Women’s Cricket Team
Ella Claridge, Georgie Boyce, Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Prisha Thanawala, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Orla Prendergast, Amy Jones, Sarah Bryce, Scarlett Hughes, Amy Wheeler, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Olivia Baker, Sarah Glenn
Players to watch out:
Grace Scrivens
Grace Scrivens is having an outstanding 2025 Women’s One Day Cup season for Essex, scoring 413 runs in 13 innings at an average of around 41.3 with a strike rate just over 77. She has hit 2 centuries in the tournament so far, demonstrating her ability to play match-defining innings. As an all-rounder, she also contributed with the ball and in the field, cementing her status as a key player.
Eva Gray
Eva Gray is having a very strong 2025 Women’s One Day Cup season with Essex, leading the bowling attack as the tournament’s top wicket-taker with 15 wickets. She recorded impressive figures including the best bowling performance of 5/52, showcasing her role as a key bowler in the competition. Gray also contributed well in the field with multiple catches and run outs, complementing her bowling impact.
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce has had a strong Women’s One Day Cup 2025 season for The Blaze, scoring 508 runs in 13 innings at an average of 42.33 with a strike rate of 83. She notched 6 half-centuries, including the top score of 66, playing a key role as a top-order batter. As an all-rounder, she also contributed with the ball, picking up 17 wickets including the best bowling figure of 5/38, showcasing her dual impact in the tournament.
Grace Ballinger
Grace Ballinger had an impactful 2025 Women’s One Day Cup season representing The Blaze, taking 16 wickets in 11 innings at an average of 27.56. She also scored 72 runs in 9 innings with the highest score of 25, adding useful runs down the order. Ballinger’s bowling included key contributions in matches, and she is among the top wicket-takers for her team in the competition.
Pitch:
The pitch at County Ground, Chelmsford is balanced and sporting, offering something for both batters and bowlers. The average first-innings score here is around 200 in recent matches, with a good surface for stroke play but also decent assistance for both pace and spin, making it a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Chelmsford will experience partly sunny skies with a brief shower or two possible. Temperatures will be mild, with a gentle breeze from the west-southwest. It will be generally dry with some cloud cover and light rain chances in the afternoon. Overall, a mild and mostly pleasant day with occasional sun.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgie Boyce, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Grace Ballinger, Joanne Gardner, Eva Gray, Grace Scrivens, Jodi Grewcock, Amara Carr
Match Details:
Date – September 13, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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