This contest in the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026 carries serious mid-table stakes. Surrey Women currently sit in 5th place with 26 points from 12 matches (6 wins, 6 losses), holding a net run rate of -0.026. Lancashire Women are breathing right down their necks in 7th spot with 23 points from 12 games (5 wins, 7 losses), but they hold a far superior +0.455 NRR. A win for Lancashire tomorrow would see them leapfrog Surrey in the standings.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Emma Jones
Emma Jones has had a stellar tournament for Lancashire Women, leading the run-scoring charts with 569 runs across 12 innings. Averaging 47.41 with a top score of 113, she has combined consistency with authority by registering 1 century and 4 fifties. Her tally includes 58 boundaries and 2 sixes, serving as the cornerstone of her team’s batting lineup.
Alice Davidson-Richards
A crucial middle-order contributor for Surrey Women, Alice Davidson-Richards has compiled 319 runs across 12 matches. Averaging 29.00 with a top score of 61, she has registered 2 half-centuries while striking at 80.96. Her strokeplay has been key in stabilizing the middle overs, accumulating 34 boundaries and 2 sixes along the way.
Kate Cross
Leading Lancashire Women’s pace attack, Kate Cross has delivered consistent breakthroughs throughout the competition. She has claimed 22 wickets in 12 matches while bowling 104.5 overs at a clean economy rate of 4.48. Holding best match figures of 4/33 and two four-wicket hauls, her ability to strike in key moments has been vital.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Tilly Corteen-Coleman has made an impact for Surrey Women with her tight, effective left-arm spin over 7 matches. In just 65.1 overs, she has collected 12 wickets at an outstanding average of 22.08 and a tiny economy rate of 4.06. With best figures of 3/27, she has continuously stifled run rates and broken key partnerships.
Pitch:
Old Trafford is famous for its pace, true bounce, and long-standing reputation as a spinner-friendly venue later in a match. It offers a balanced contest: top-order batters can score freely on its quick pitch, fast bowlers get carry, and wrist/finger spinners find grip and turn.
Weather:
Conditions are expected to dry out compared to recent rain, shifting to a cloudy day with temperatures ranging from a low of 15°C to a high of 21°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alice Capsey, Aylish Cranstone, Kira Chathli, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards, Danielle Collins, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Katie Mack, Liberty Heap
Match Details:
Date – September 03, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube channel
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