Match 35 of the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026 features a mid-table battle that could have huge implications for the knockout race. Warwickshire Women currently hold the fourth spot with 14 points, keeping their heads just above water in the race for the top tier. Yorkshire Women are sitting in seventh place with 12 points, but the margin is razor-thin. A win for Yorkshire would see them leapfrog their opponents, while Warwickshire knows that a victory here would give them some much-needed breathing room in a crowded middle section of the table.
Squads:
Yorkshire Women’s Cricket Team
Ines Blackwell, Georgie Boyce, Ami Campbell, Claudie Cooper, Rebecca Duckworth, Grace Hall, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Erin Thomas, Maddie Ward, Lauren Winfield-Hill (C), and Jessica Woolston
Warwickshire Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Issy Wong, Katie George, Millie Taylor
Players to watch out:
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Lauren Winfield-Hill has provided Yorkshire with plenty of experience and flair, accumulating 309 runs in 7 matches. She has been remarkably consistent with three half-centuries and the top score of 90, striking the ball at a healthy rate of 94.78. Her ability to find the ropes is clear, having already smashed 46 boundaries during the campaign.
Charis Pavely
Charis Pavely is currently enjoying a dream run for Warwickshire, sitting at the top of the run-scoring charts with 463 runs. Her incredible average of 92.60 is bolstered by two centuries, including a stunning unbeaten 128. She hasn’t just scored big; she’s done it quickly, maintaining a strike rate of 113.20 and leading the tournament in total boundaries hit.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen has proven to be the ultimate all-rounder for Yorkshire, making a massive impact in both departments. She has scored 316 runs with two centuries at an average of 52.66, while also leading the bowling charts with 15 wickets at an exceptional average of 12.06. Her best figures of 4/18 and an economy rate of 3.69 underline her world-class quality and control.
Alexa Stonehouse
Alexa Stonehouse has been a reliable wicket-taking option for Warwickshire, claiming 8 wickets in her 5 appearances. Though her economy rate is slightly higher at 5.94, her knack for finding breakthroughs—including the best of 3/53—has been crucial. She consistently asks questions of the batters, maintaining a solid strike rate of a wicket every 25 balls.
Pitch:
The Oval is traditionally one of the best batting tracks in the country, often offering pace and consistent bounce. However, in mid-May, the surface may still hold some moisture. If the sun breaks through, it should flatten out nicely, but the overcast spells will keep the swing bowlers interested.
Weather:
London is looking slightly warmer but remains unpredictable. Highs will reach 15°C with a low of 5°C. The forecast suggests a mix of clouds and sunny spells, though patchy rain is possible throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Claudie Cooper, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Rachel Slater, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jessica Woolston, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Issy Wong
Match Details:
Date – May 16, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels.
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