In the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026, The Blaze Women lead the competition from the very top of the points table, boasting 41 points from 11 matches courtesy of nine wins and just two defeats, supported by a healthy 0.627 Net Run Rate (NRR). Durham Women find themselves in third position with 24 points from 11 outings, holding five wins, five losses, one tie, and a net run rate of -0.329.
Squads:
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
Durham Women’s Cricket Team
Emily Windsor, Emma Marlow, Hollie Armitage, Leah Dobson, Suzie Bates, Katherine Fraser, Mady Villiers, Trudy Johnson, Bess Heath, Mia Rogers, Abigail Glen, Katie Levick, Lauren Filer, Lizzie Scott, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Turner
Players to watch out:
Marie Kelly
Anchoring the batting line-up for The Blaze Women, Marie Kelly has collected 396 runs across 9 matches without remaining unbeaten in any. Holding a solid average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 74.71, she has proven to be a dependable presence at the crease. Her output is headlined by a highest score of 79, backed by 4 half-centuries, 47 fours, and 1 six.
Hollie Armitage
Hollie Armitage has turned in strong batting displays for Durham Women, scoring 437 runs in 11 matches with 1 stay unbeaten. Averaging 43.70 with a strike rate of 85.18, she consistently drives the tempo of her side’s innings. Her run tally features a best score of 106, along with 1 century, 4 fifties, and 51 boundaries.
Charley Phillips
Charley Phillips has been absolute dynamite for The Blaze Women, sitting at the top of the bowling charts with 22 wickets in 10 matches. She has sent down 85 overs with 10 maiden overs, giving away just 338 runs for an impressive economy of 3.97 and an average of 15.36. Her stellar run features the best figures of 5/49, claiming both a 4-wicket and a 5-wicket haul.
Katie Levick
A vital asset for Durham Women, leg-spinner Katie Levick has picked up 19 wickets across 11 matches. Bowling over 102 overs with 5 maidens, she maintains a steady economy rate of 4.62 and a strike rate of 32.31. Her season is anchored by a career-defining performance of 6/37, marking her best figures, along with a 4-wicket and a 5-wicket haul.
Pitch:
Trent Bridge in Nottingham offers a classic English cricket experience where the pitch usually starts with helpful lateral movement for fast bowlers before settling into a reliable, high-scoring track as the match progresses.
Weather:
The forecast for Nottingham points toward moderate temperatures accompanied by a steady breeze and scattered clouds, creating standard English summer conditions with a slight chance of light drizzle.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Olivia Baker, Sarah Glenn, Hollie Armitage, Katherine Fraser, Mady Villiers, Katie Levick, Lauren Filer
Match Details:
Date – August 19, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Broadcast – ECB Website and County YouTube channel
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