In the ECB Women’s One Day Cup 2026, Essex Women sit at the bottom of the points table in ninth spot with 12 points, having recorded three victories and eight losses across 11 matches alongside a -0.741 Net Run Rate (NRR). Somerset Women are two spots above them in seventh place with 18 points from 10 matches, having posted four wins and six losses with a net run rate of 0.014.
Squads:
Essex Women’s Cricket Team
Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Florence Miller, Joanne Gardner, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Eva Gray, Grace Scrivens, Jodi Grewcock, Amara Carr, Ariana Dowse, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Kate Coppack, Kelly Castle, Sophia Smale, Sophie Munro, Madeline Penna, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones
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
Players to watch out:
Jodi Grewcock
Jodi Grewcock has been in sublime touch for Essex Women, accumulating 425 runs from 8 innings while remaining unbeaten once. She holds an impressive average of 60.71 and a scoring rate of 90.61. Her top knock of 120* is supported by 1 century, 3 half-centuries, 41 fours, and a single six.
Anika Learoyd
Turning in consistently heavy runs for Somerset Women, Anika Learoyd has scored 422 runs in 9 matches, remaining not out once. She carries a fantastic average of 52.75 alongside a sharp strike rate of 89.59. Falling just short of a ton with the highest score of 97, her tally includes 4 fifties, 48 fours, and 6 maximums.
Eva Gray
Eva Gray has offered consistent wicket-taking ability for Essex Women, bagging 15 wickets in 10 matches. She has bowled 84.2 overs, conceding 476 runs to post an average of 31.73 and a strike rate of 33.73. Her top individual performance with the ball this season is a tight 3/51.
Alex Griffiths
A key strike bowler for Somerset Women, Alex Griffiths has picked up 17 wickets across 10 appearances. Delivering 77.5 overs with 3 maidens, she holds an average of 25.23 and a sharp bowling strike rate of 27.47. Her achievements are highlighted by best match figures of 4/22, which includes one 4-wicket haul.
Pitch:
The County Ground in Chelmsford generally features a balanced surface that provides good initial carry for the seamers before gradually wearing down to offer significant assistance to spinners in the middle and latter overs.
Weather:
The conditions in Essex look relatively stable with warm sunshine breaking through occasional cloud cover, keeping the atmosphere dry and conducive to play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Jodi Grewcock, Amara Carr, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Madeline Penna, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Heather Knight, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Alex Griffiths, Mollie Robbins
Match Details:
Date – August 19, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford
Broadcast – ECB Website and County YouTube channel
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