Somerset Women will be hoping to stop their losing streak when they face Warwickshire Women in Match 43 of the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 at The Maer Ground, Exmouth, on June 17. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST.
The two teams come into this game in very different situations. Somerset Women are currently sixth in the points table with 13 points from nine matches. They have won three games and lost six, and they are coming into this match after five straight defeats. Warwickshire Women, meanwhile, are sitting fourth with 22 points from nine matches. They have won five games, lost three and had one no-result. With the race for the top places heating up, Warwickshire will be looking to collect another important win.
The recent record between these teams has been quite competitive. Warwickshire won the earlier meeting this season by 34 runs. Before that, Somerset had won two of the previous three completed matches between the sides. With both teams having enjoyed success against each other in recent years, another interesting contest could be expected.
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
Warwickshire Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Katie George, Millie Taylor, Issy Wong
Players to watch out:
Charis Pavely
Charis Pavely has been one of the biggest stars of this season. The young all-rounder has scored 470 runs in nine matches at an excellent average of 67.14 and a strike rate of 110.07. She has already scored two centuries and three half-centuries, with the highest score of 128 not out. She has also made useful contributions with the ball, taking 11 wickets in eight innings. Her ability to help her team with both bat and ball makes her one of Warwickshire’s most important players.
Anika Learoyd
Anika Learoyd has been Somerset’s most reliable batter this season. She has scored 352 runs in eight innings at an average of 44.00, including three half-centuries. Her highest score of 97 came in a key innings for her side. The Australian batter also has plenty of experience from the Women’s Big Bash League. Her experience and ability to build an innings will be very important for Somerset against a strong Warwickshire bowling attack.
Alex Griffiths
Alex Griffiths has been Somerset’s leading bowler throughout the competition. The left-arm seamer has taken 17 wickets in nine matches at an average of 24.00. Her best bowling figures this season are 4/22, and she has maintained an economy rate of 5.52. She has regularly provided important breakthroughs for Somerset and has often kept the opposition batters under pressure. Somerset will be hoping she can once again lead the bowling attack.
Millie Taylor
Millie Taylor has played an important role in Warwickshire’s strong season. The right-arm seamer has picked up 11 wickets in seven matches at an average of 29.18. Her best figures of 3/47 show her ability to strike at important moments during an innings. She can be very effective when conditions help the seam bowlers, and Warwickshire will be counting on her to provide early wickets.
Pitch:
The pitch at The Maer Ground is usually very good for batting. The surface offers good bounce and carry, allowing batters to trust the bounce and play their shots freely once they get settled at the crease. Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, especially in the early overs, but batting generally becomes easier as the match goes on.
Weather:
The weather in Exmouth is expected to be mostly cloudy. Temperatures are likely to stay between 14°C and 19°C during the day. There is a chance of a few morning showers, with around 67 percent cloud cover expected. However, conditions are likely to improve as the day goes on.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Charis Pavely, Anika Learoyd, Sophie Luff, Davina Perrin, Natasha Wraith, Danielle Gibson, Emily Arlott, Alex Griffiths, Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker, Katie George
Match Details:
Date – June 17, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – The Maer Ground, Exmouth
Live Streaming – The match will be streamed live on the ECB App, ECB Website and ECB YouTube Channel.
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