Match 54: Somerset Women vs Essex Women - Squads, Preview and Live Streaming Details

Somerset and Essex are separated by just one place and two points in the middle of the table, making this a classic mid-table scrap in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026. Somerset sit in fifth place with 23 points from five wins and a tie, while Essex are right behind them in sixth with 21 points from their five victories. With both teams looking to break away from the lower half, a win here is massive for their season’s direction.

Squads:

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

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, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Madeline Penna, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones

Players to watch out:

Sophie Luff

Sophie Luff was a run-machine for Somerset, consistently anchoring the innings to finish with 386 runs from her 11 matches. She showed immense composure at the crease, averaging 38.60 while striking at a very healthy 140.36. Her ability to find gaps was unmatched as she registered 53 boundaries and five half-centuries, including a brilliant best of 82 not out.

Grace Scrivens

Grace Scrivens stood right at the top of the tournament’s batting charts after a spectacularly dominant season for Essex. In just 9 innings, she amassed a whopping 396 runs at a brilliant average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 133.33. She was incredibly difficult to bowl to, hitting a tournament-high 58 boundaries and crossing fifty on four separate occasions, with a top score of 85 not out.

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Niamh Holland

Niamh Holland proved to be a vital utility player for Somerset, contributing heavily in all departments over her 11 appearances. She was highly effective with the bat, scoring 264 runs which included a stunning, unbeaten 92. On top of that, she stepped up with the ball to deliver over 32 overs, snaring 12 wickets and recording a superb four-wicket haul of 4 for 21.

Eva Gray

Eva Gray led the line beautifully for the Essex bowling attack, turning in consistent performances across her 10 matches. She bowled heavy overs for her side, sending down nearly 38 overs and capturing 15 wickets along the way. While she occasionally conceded a few runs with an economy of 7.85, her wicket-taking knack was invaluable, highlighted by a best effort of 3 for 25.

Pitch:

Popular as the cider-soaked batting track, the small boundaries combined with a historically hard, flat surface make this an absolute graveyard for bowlers. Spinners find some joy here due to natural wear, but it remains one of the highest-scoring white-ball venues in England.

Weather:

Experiencing a notable heat spike, with brilliant sunshine driving the maximum temperature up to 93°F (34°C). The conditions promise complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Heather Knight, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Erin Vukusic, Eva Gray, Grace Scrivens, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones