Match 36 of the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026 sees the bottom-placed Durham Women taking on Somerset Women in a high-stakes encounter. Somerset is currently fifth on the table with 13 points, having suffered a bit of a slump with four consecutive losses after a bright start. Durham, despite sitting at the very bottom with 10 points, comes into this game with renewed hope after a morale-boosting win in their last fixture. They are tied on points with Lancashire, and a win here could finally move them off the foot of the table.
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
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, Jess Hazell, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Erin Vukusic, Lola Harris, Niamh Holland, Olivia Barnes, Amelie Munday, Katie Jones, Alex Griffiths, Charlie Dean, Chloe Skelton, Ellie Anderson, Laura Jackson, Mollie Robbins
Players to watch out:
Tahlia Wilson
Tahlia Wilson has been a standout performer for Durham, highlighted by a massive individual score of 152. She has totaled 254 runs in 7 innings, showing she has the temperament to play the long game even when others struggle. While her average of 36.28 is more modest than some, her ability to post a match-winning hundred makes her a constant threat.
Rebecca Odgers
Rebecca Odgers has been a key figure for Somerset, providing stability in the middle order with 239 runs in 7 games. Her season is defined by a brilliant unbeaten 133, which accounts for a large portion of her runs and showcases her ability to dominate an attack. She remains a tough wicket to take, finishing not out once and averaging nearly 40.
Maddie Villiers
Maddie Villiers has been the pick of the bowlers for Durham, taking 9 wickets with a best of 3/38. She has played all 7 matches, providing consistent pressure with her off-spin and maintaining a steady economy rate of 5.44. Her experience in high-pressure situations has been a major asset for her team’s bowling depth.
Alex Griffiths
Alex Griffiths has emerged as a premier strike bowler for Somerset, sitting joint-second on the wicket-taking list with 15 scalps. She has been incredibly productive over her 7 matches, recording a best of 4/22 and maintaining a strike rate of 22.73. Her ability to swing the momentum of a game has made her one of the most effective bowlers in the competition.
Pitch:
The Riverside is renowned for helping the new ball. Seamers typically find significant swing and seam movement here, especially under leaden skies. Batters will need to be extremely disciplined during the first hour before the track settles into a more even surface.
Weather:
The conditions will be a bit cooler with a high of 11°C. It looks to be the dampest of the three locations, with light rain showers predicted to bring about 1.5 mm of precipitation. Humidity will be high (around 75%), which might lead to a few interruptions.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Katherine Fraser, Mady Villiers, Trudy Johnson, Bess Heath, Lauren Filer, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Alex Griffiths, Chloe Skelton
Match Details:
Date – May 16, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels.
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