This is undoubtedly the match of the round in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. We have third-placed Hampshire taking on table-toppers Surrey in what feels like a preview of the knockout stages. Surrey sits at the summit with 14 points, though their recent loss to Somerset proved they aren’t invincible. Hampshire is only 3 points behind them and, crucially, remains unbeaten with two wins and a No Result.

Squads:
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
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:
Abigail Norgrove
Abigail Norgrove has made a significant impact for Hampshire in her limited opportunities at the crease. In just 2 innings, she has amassed 114 runs, including a high score of 85 that showcased her potential to dominate an attack. Staying not out once has pushed her average to a massive 114.00, and her ability to find the boundary 10 times while maintaining a calm presence has been a highlight of Hampshire’s campaign.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been in a league of her own at the top of the order for Surrey, currently sitting as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. She has hammered 258 runs in just 3 matches at a staggering average of 86.00 and a strike rate of 131.63. Her innings have been defined by sheer power, evidenced by 29 fours and 9 sixes, including a sensational high score of 124 that completely took the game away from the opposition.
Lauren Bell
Lauren Bell produced one of the most dominant individual bowling displays of the tournament so far in her lone appearance for Hampshire. She tore through the batting lineup to claim 5 wickets for just 22 runs, finishing with an elite economy of 2.69. Her ability to extract movement and bounce resulted in a wicket every 9.80 balls, immediately establishing her as a feared prospect for any top order in the competition.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Tilly Corteen-Coleman has been a revelation for Surrey, providing exceptional control and wicket-taking ability throughout the tournament. She has picked up 9 wickets in 4 matches, operating with a very disciplined economy of 4.41 and an average of 18.22. Her best figures of 3/27 reflect her consistency, and her strike rate of 24.77 over 37.1 overs show she is a bowler who can be relied upon to deliver under pressure.
Pitch:
A modern surface that usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. It tends to provide good pace and consistent bounce, though it has developed a reputation for being one of the more spin-conducive international tracks in England.
Weather:
Expect cloudy skies with a high of 18°C and a low of 9°C; wind from the northeast at 19 mph with a 10% chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Abigale Norgrove, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Mary Taylor, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Gregory, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Match Details:
Date – April 29, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels.

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