Warwickshire Women will take on table-toppers The Blaze in Match 53 of the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026, with both sides set for an important contest at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Wednesday, August 26.
Led by Katie George, Warwickshire will look to build on a campaign that has placed them third in the standings, while Kirstie Gordon’s The Blaze will aim to strengthen their position at the summit. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 PM IST.
Warwickshire have collected 26 points from 12 matches, recording six victories, five defeats and one washed-out game. Their campaign has been competitive, but the side will be aware that a strong performance against the tournament leaders could provide significant momentum at this stage of the competition. With George at the helm, Warwickshire will be hoping to produce a disciplined all-round display and close the gap on the teams above them.
The Blaze, meanwhile, have enjoyed an outstanding run and currently lead the points table with 45 points from their 12 games. Gordon’s team have won 10 matches and suffered only two defeats, underlining their consistency throughout the tournament. Their impressive record makes them the side to beat, but the pressure of maintaining top spot could add an intriguing dimension to this encounter.
Squads:
Warwickshire Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Issy Wong, Katie George, Millie Taylor
The Blaze Women’s Cricket Team
Marie Kelly, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Orla Prendergast, Sarah Bryce, Emma Jones, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Charley Phillips
Players to watch out:
Charis Pavely
She has been one of the standout performers, particularly with the bat, currently placed as the leading run-scorer for her side and the 3rd highest overall with 488 runs at a strike rate of 108.44 and a sensational average of 54.22 in 11 innings, including 3 half-centuries and a couple of centuries in 11 matches. She has also chipped in with impressive spells of left-arm spin, accounting for 13 wickets at an average of 29 and an economy of 5.84 in 10 innings, including a four-wicket haul, showcasing her all-round game-changing prowess.
Mary Taylor
The 21-year-old youngster has been leading her side’s pace attack with distinction. She currently is the joint highest wicket-taker for her side alongside Charis Pavely and Georgia Davis, with 13 wickets at an average of 29.53 and an economy of 5.59 in just 9 innings and 10 matches with the ball for her side. Her role will be crucial yet again, forming a potent trio alongside Pavely and Davis to put the opposition under pressure.
Georgia Elwiss
The experienced veteran all-rounder has showcased the determination that has got the best out of her, bailing her side out of trouble under pressure. She is currently the leading run-scorer for her side and the 5th highest run-scorer of the tournament so far with 474 runs at a strike rate of 95.37 and an average of 52.66 in 11 innings, which includes 3 half-centuries and an unbeaten century in 11 matches. She has also picked up 9 wickets at an average of 24.33 and an economy of 4.97 in 9 innings and 11 matches with the ball for her side so far.
Charley Phillips
The 23-year-old young pacer has been one of the finds of the season in the ongoing ECB Women’s One Day Cup. She has played a massive part in her side’s success in the ongoing edition. As a result, she is currently the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 24 wickets at an average of 14.95 and an economy of 3.95 in 11 innings, which includes one four-wicket haul and a five-wicket haul with the ball for her side so far. She has also scored 15 runs at an impressive strike rate of 150 in a couple of innings with the bat.
Pitch:
Edgbaston is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. The surface should provide good carry and bounce for the fast bowlers early on, making the opening phase crucial for batters. However, as the match progresses, the pitch is likely to flatten out and become more favourable for stroke-making, offering batters an excellent opportunity to build substantial innings.
Weather:
Edgbaston is expected to record a high of 24°C and a low of 16°C on August 26, 2026. Light rain showers are forecast, while a yellow weather warning for potential thunderstorms could cause interruptions during the match.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Orla Prendergast, Sarah Bryce, Kirstie Gordon, Charley Phillips, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Davina Perrin, Millie Taylor, Em Arlott
Match Details:
Date – August 26, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – The match will be streamed live on the ECB Website and the County YouTube Channel.
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