This is a true heavyweight encounter at the Oval in match 12 of the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. Surrey are currently the team to beat, sitting pretty at the top of the table with two wins from two and a massive NRR of 2.291. They’ve looked untouchable so far. Durham, however, are no pushovers. They sit in 6th place with 4 points from two games (one win, one loss) and have shown they can compete with the best on their day.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni produced arguably the best innings of the tournament so far with a sensational 124 off just 80 balls against Warwickshire. She cleared the rope 8 times in that stay, showcasing the world-class power hitting that has made her a global star. When she is in this kind of mood, there isn’t a ground in the country big enough to hold her.
Holli Armitage
The Durham captain is leading by example, already racking up over 100 runs in the first two rounds. Her standout performance was a resilient 81 off 65 balls, which featured 9 boundaries and kept her side in the hunt. She carries the weight of the batting order on her shoulders and currently boasts a healthy average of 52.00.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Tilly is quickly becoming the breakout spin star of 2026, delivering match-winning spells for Surrey. Her 3 for 43 against Warwickshire included three wickets in just nine balls, a burst that effectively decided the game. She followed that up with another 3-wicket haul against Yorkshire, proving that her left-arm spin is a nightmare for batters to read.
Katherine Fraser
Katherine has brought her international experience with Scotland into the Durham side with great effect. She was the pick of the bowlers against Lancashire, taking 3 for 32 and showing great control over her variations. She’s also a handy lower-order batter, capable of sticking around and rotating the strike when the specialists have departed.
Pitch:
The Oval is widely regarded as one of the best batting wickets in the UK, offering consistent bounce and a true surface that allows for high-scoring encounters. While it favors the batters, the extra bounce can help pacers, and the pitch is notorious for drying out and turning into a spinner’s dream.
Weather:
London will see partly sunny skies with a peak temperature of 16°C. The chance of rain is low at 10%, with a gentle 8 mph wind from the west. Clear skies promise a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Bryony Smith, Danielle Gregory, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Hollie Armitage, Katherine Fraser, Mady Villiers, Katie Levick, Lauren Filer
Match Details:
Date – April 18, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London, England
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels.
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