In the Women’s T20 Blast 2026, Hampshire Women find themselves firmly in the qualification hunt, sitting pretty in third place with 27 points from eight matches, according to the standings. It is a contrasting story for Lancashire Women, who are stuck down in eighth position, having scraped together just nine points from their nine fixtures so far.
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
Lancashire Women’s Cricket Team
Danielle Collins, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Katie Mack, Liberty Heap, Darcey Carter, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Grace Potts, Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld, Seren Smale, Grace Johnson, Alisa Lister, Alana King, Hannah Jones, Olivia Bell, Phoebe Graham, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris
Players to watch out:
Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning has been in sensational form for Lancashire, dominating opposition bowlers throughout her 9 appearances. She has amassed 325 runs in her 9 innings at a stellar average of 46.42, staying not out twice. Operating at a blistering strike rate of 149.76, she has smashed 37 boundaries and 9 sixes, bringing up 3 half-centuries with a top score of an unbeaten 81.
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier has been incredibly efficient for Hampshire, making a massive impact despite playing just 5 matches. In her 5 innings, she has piled up 278 runs and was only dismissed 4 times, leaving her with a roaring average of 69.50. Her aggressive approach is backed by a strike rate of 143.29, and she has already registered 3 fifties and 34 boundaries, with a best score of 87.
Georgia Adams
Georgia Adams has been a standout frontline bowler for Hampshire, proving to be a nightmare for batters across her 8 matches. Bowling her full quota of 32 overs across 8 innings, she has taken 14 wickets while keeping things remarkably tight with an economy rate of just 5.96. Her average rests at an impressive 13.64, and her best performance of 3/18 highlights how difficult she is to get away in the middle overs.
Vinali Weerappuli
Vinali Weerappuli has enjoyed a highly productive campaign for Lancashire, making an impact in her 7 matches. She has picked up 12 wickets in 7 innings, bowling a total of 26.5 overs and maintaining a very respectable economy rate of 6.11. With a sharp bowling average of 13.66 and a strike rate of 13.41, her consistency has been exceptional, anchored by a best spell of 3/13.
Pitch:
The Rose Bowl features an open layout that frequently invites strong crosswinds, which can drastically enhance traditional swing bowling. The pitch itself tends to be slightly on the slower side compared to quicker tracks like Edgbaston, though it dries out remarkably well.
Weather:
The conditions in Southampton, United Kingdom will be partly sunny with a high temperature of 27°C and a low temperature of 16°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Abigale Norgrove, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Charli Knott, Mary Taylor, Rebecca Tyson, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Katie Mack, Seren Smale, Tara Norris
Match Details:
Date – July 5, 2026
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube Channel
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