The ongoing ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026 moves into Match 54 as Yorkshire, led by Lauren Winfield-Hill, take on Surrey, captained by Kira Chathli, at Ampleforth College, Ampleforth, on Wednesday, 26th August from 3 PM IST. With both sides looking to strengthen their position during the business end of the competition, the contest promises to be an important battle between Yorkshire’s experienced campaigners and a Surrey side seeking greater consistency towards the backend.
Yorkshire currently occupy eighth place on the points table with 16 points from 11 matches. Their campaign has produced three victories and seven defeats, leaving them with limited room for error as they aim to finish the tournament on a positive note. Under the leadership of Winfield-Hill, Yorkshire will hope to combine experience with discipline and deliver a more complete performance across their batting, bowling and fielding departments.
Surrey sit two places higher in sixth position with 22 points from 11 games. Despite recording five victories, they have also suffered six defeats, highlighting a campaign that has offered moments of promise but lacked sustained momentum. Chathli’s team will be eager to address that inconsistency and use this fixture as an opportunity to climb the standings while building confidence for the remainder of the competition.
Squads:
Yorkshire Women’s Cricket Team
Ines Blackwell, Georgie Boyce, Ami Campbell, Claudie Cooper, Rebecca Duckworth, Grace Hall, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Erin Thomas, Maddie Ward, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jessica Woolston, Sune Luus
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, Kate Coppack
Players to watch out:
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen has emerged as Yorkshire’s standout all-round performer in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. She is currently her side’s leading wicket-taker and the tournament’s third-highest wicket-taker, with 21 wickets at an average of 14.66 and an economy rate of 3.58 in 10 innings, including two four-wicket hauls. Jonassen has been equally influential with the bat, leading Yorkshire’s run charts with 460 runs at a strike rate of 90.90 and an average of 46, including one half-century and three centuries.
Sterre Kalis
Sterre Kalis has been one of Yorkshire’s most consistent batters in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. She is currently her side’s second-highest run-scorer, having amassed 393 runs at an average of 49.12 and an impressive strike rate of 92.68 in nine innings. With four half-centuries in nine matches, Kalis has provided Yorkshire with dependable run-scoring and composure at the crease, making her a key batter in their campaign.
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge has been Surrey’s most influential batter in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. She leads her side’s run-scoring charts with 378 runs in just five innings, while maintaining a sensational average of 75.60 and an outstanding strike rate of 130.79. Her tally includes one half-century and two centuries, underlining her consistency and explosive ability. Wyatt-Hodge’s commanding form makes her a major threat in Surrey’s batting line-up.
Maitlan Brown
Maitlan Brown has been a valuable all-round contributor for Surrey in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026. She has scored 183 runs at an average of 36.60 and a strike rate of 80.61 in eight innings, including a half-century. With the ball, Brown leads Surrey’s wicket-taking charts with 17 wickets at an average of 23.29 and an economy rate of 5.17, including one four-wicket haul.
Pitch:
The Ampleforth College cricket ground presents traditional English playing conditions. The venue features its classic valley surface generally providing a balanced contest between bat and ball. Moisture and cloud cover early in the day can assist seamers with movement and swing, although batters who settle in should find opportunities to score.
Weather:
The weather is expected to remain cloudy, with the temperature around 22°C. There is a 25% chance of precipitation, while humidity is likely to be high at 73%. Winds could blow at approximately 21 km/h, potentially offering some assistance to seam bowlers.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sterre Kalis, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Jess Jonassen, Maitlan Brown, Alice Capsey, Grace Harris, Sophia Dunkley, Jemima Spence, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Claudie Cooper, Rachel Slater
Match Details:
Date – August 26, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Ampleforth College, Ampleforth
Broadcast – The ECB Website and the County YouTube Channel will be streaming the game.
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