Match 16 serves up a heavyweight clash between two teams fighting for dominance at the top tier of the Women’s T20 Blast 2026. Surrey Women are currently flying high at the absolute top of the table with 13 points, boasting a flawless record of 3 wins from 3 games alongside a massive NRR of 1.392. Hampshire Women are not too far behind in 4th place with 6 points from 3 matches, looking to build momentum after a mixed bag of results that includes a win, a loss, and a tied game.
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:
Ella McCaughan
Playing for the Hampshire Women, Ella McCaughan has put together some really solid performances over her 3 matches in the 2026 season. She has accumulated 99 runs across 3 innings without remaining unbeaten in any, anchoring the top order with a top score of 69. Striking at 120.73 and maintaining an average of 33.00, her steady approach shows she has faced 82 balls while dispatching 11 boundaries along the way.
Bryony Smith
Bryony Smith has been an absolute firecracker for Surrey Women this season, bringing serious intent to the crease. In her 3 outings, she has blasted 97 runs, which includes a blistering highest score of 71. What stands out most is her incredible strike rate of 194.00, taking just 50 balls to clear the ropes 3 times and smash 16 fours, making her one of the most dangerous batters in the tournament.
Georgia Adams
Georgia Adams has been a vital weapon with the ball for the Hampshire Women, consistently breaking partnerships. Across her 3 matches, she has bowled a full quota of 12 overs, picking up 6 wickets at an average of 13.50. Her best bowling figures of 3/24 and an economy rate of 6.75 prove just how tough she is to get away when she finds her rhythm.
Kalea Moore
Surrey Women’s Kalea Moore has been enjoying a fantastic run with the ball, making a major impact in her 3 appearances. She has collected 5 wickets over 11 overs of bowling, maintaining a very healthy strike rate of 13.20. Her best efforts yielded a superb 3/21, giving her a tidy average of 14.80 while conceding 74 runs so far.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Rose Bowl is traditionally known for offering a decent balance, though it has historically settled into a slower, abrasive track that significantly brings spinners into the game as a match wears on. It can offer early assistance to seamers but generally demands patience from the bowling side once the initial shine wears off.
Weather:
Expect a completely cloudy day with a high temperature of 26°C and a low of 13°C. There is a low 10% chance of rain, with a gentle 8 mph wind coming from the northwest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Kalea Moore, Ryana Macdonald-Gay
Match Details:
Date – May 29, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels
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