Essex Women will take on Hampshire Women in Match 44 of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 at the County Ground, Chelmsford, on June 17. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.
Hampshire Women head into the game in second place on the points table with 27 points from nine matches. They have won six games, lost two and had one no-result. Essex Women are placed seventh with 12 points from nine matches, having won three and lost six.
The recent record between the two sides favours Hampshire. They have won each of the last four meetings, including a five-wicket victory earlier this season. Essex will be aiming to break that streak and improve their position in the standings, while Hampshire will look to keep pressure on the teams above them.
Squads:
Essex Women’s Cricket Team
Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Florence Miller, Joanne Gardner, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Eva Gray, Grace Scrivens, Jodi Grewcock, Amara Carr, Ariana Dowse, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Kate Coppack, Kelly Castle, Sophia Smale, Sophie Munro, Madeline Penna, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones.
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
Players to watch out:
Jodi Grewcock
Jodi Grewcock has been Essex’s most reliable batter this season. She has scored 408 runs in seven innings at an average of 68.00 and a strike rate of 90.66. Her season includes one century and three half-centuries, with the highest score of 120 not out. The young batter has regularly played match-winning knocks and will once again be important for Essex at the top of the order.
Eva Gray
Eva Gray has led Essex’s bowling attack well throughout the competition. She has taken 13 wickets in eight matches, with best figures of 3/51. Gray also brings valuable experience from The Hundred, where she has claimed 31 wickets in 36 matches. Her ability to strike with the new ball and control the run rate makes her a key player for Essex.
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier has been one of Hampshire’s top performers with the bat. In six innings this season, she has scored 330 runs at an average of 55.00 and a strike rate of 102.80. Her tally includes a century and two half-centuries, with the highest score of 143. In WT20Is, she has scored 800 runs in 48 matches at a strike rate of 117.99, including three fifties.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade Wellington has made a strong impact with the ball this season. The leg-spinner has taken 14 wickets in nine matches while maintaining an economy rate of just 4.31. She has also enjoyed success in international cricket, picking up 10 wickets in eight T20Is. Her ability to break partnerships in the middle overs could play a big role in this contest.
Pitch:
The County Ground in Chelmsford usually offers something for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers often get swing and seam movement with the new ball, especially during the early overs. The breezy conditions at the venue can make batting difficult at the start of an innings.If the surface stays dry, spinners may also get some grip later in the match.
Weather:
Temperatures are expected to be around 25°C during the day, with partly sunny conditions. There is a small chance of rain, but no major interruptions are expected. Winds of around 19 km/h could help the seam bowlers early in the innings.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jodi Grewcock, Grace Scrivens, Maia Bouchier, Georgia Adams, Ella McCaughan, Charli Knott, Rhianna Southby, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Mary Taylor, Eva Gray, Abtaha Maqsood
Match Details:
Date – June 17, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford
Live Streaming – The match will be streamed live on the ECB App, ECB Website and ECB YouTube Channel.
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