In the Women’s T20 Blast 2026, Surrey finished the league games flying high in second place with eight wins under their belt. The Blaze, meanwhile, secured the third spot with an equally impressive eight-win run, though they suffered a couple more slip-ups along the way. There is plenty of history between these two sides this summer; Surrey previously triggered a batting collapse to defend 155 and take down The Blaze at Trent Bridge, meaning the East Midlands outfit will be desperate for revenge.
Squads:
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
The Blaze Women’s Cricket Team
Ella Claridge, Georgie Boyce, Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Prisha Thanawala, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Orla Prendergast, Amy Jones, Sarah Bryce, Scarlett Hughes, Amy Wheeler, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Olivia Baker, Sarah Glenn
Players to watch out:
Bryony Smith
Bryony Smith has been a driving force for Surrey, making an impact across all 12 matches she played. She amassed 347 runs without a single remaining not out, giving her a solid average of 28.91. She showed plenty of aggression at the crease, striking at 138.80 while smashing 54 boundaries and 6 sixes. Her season highlight was a superb top score of 71, alongside 4 half-centuries.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott has put together an exceptional all-round campaign for The Blaze, playing all 12 games. With the bat, she remained unbeaten 3 times to score 383 runs at an average of 42.55 and a swift strike rate of 140.29, featuring a top score of 84* and 4 fifties. She was just as lethal with the ball, picking up 21 wickets in 47.2 overs at an economy rate of 6.10, including a magnificent best of 6/25.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay
Ryana MacDonald-Gay has been a standout strike bowler for Surrey, delivering excellent results in her 10 matches. She sent down 39 overs to pick up 17 wickets at an average of 14.64 and a tidy economy rate of 6.38. Her standout moment of the summer was a spectacular five-wicket haul, running through the opposition to claim best figures of 6/11.
Grace Ballinger
Grace Ballinger has been highly efficient for The Blaze despite playing fewer games, making an impact in her 8 appearances. She took 16 wickets in 29.5 overs, maintaining a phenomenal bowling average of 11.50 and a strong economy of 6.16. Her consistency showed through her strike rate of 11.18, with her best individual performance resulting in figures of 3/24.
Pitch:
Kennington Oval is renowned for its reliable bounce and true carry, historically offering a fantastic surface for stroke-making batters while giving fast bowlers enough carry to test the edge early on. However, recent mid-summer domestic fixtures have shown a shift toward slightly slower surfaces that reward spin bowlers who can skid the ball low or use change-of-pace deliveries.
Weather:
The weather will be sunny during the day and clear into the night. Expect a high temperature of 28°C and a low of 16°C, with a 10% chance of rain during the day and winds coming from the northeast at 8 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kira Chathli, Sophia Dunkley, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Kalea Moore, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Heather Graham, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Kirstie Gordon, Sarah Glenn
Match Details:
Date – July 17, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube channel
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