In the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026, Essex Women sit rooted to the bottom of the table in 9th position with just 12 points from 13 games, having managed only 3 wins alongside 10 defeats, accompanied by a heavy run-rate drag at -0.849. Surrey Women are not having an ideal run either, occupying 6th place with 26 points. They have claimed 6 wins and suffered 7 losses across their 13 matches, carrying a slightly negative net run rate of -0.042.
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
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:
Seren Smale
Seren Smale has put in a solid overall effort for Essex, making her mark with both bat and ball. Across 12 matches, she compiled 294 runs at an average of 29.40, highlighted by a top score of 83. While she provided consistency in the middle order, her bowling figures also show steady contribution on the field.
Jemima Spence
Playing for Surrey, Jemima Spence brought steady middle-order stability throughout her 12 appearances. She accumulated 276 runs with a highest score of 79, averaging a dependable 25.09. Maintaining a strike rate close to 95, she was effective at keeping the tempo going when setting or chasing totals.
Eva Gray
Eva Gray served as a vital front-line bowling option for Essex during her 11 matches. She claimed 15 wickets across nearly 90 overs, recording best bowling figures of 3 for 51. Her ability to consistently break partnerships made her a dependable key weapon for her side.
Maitlan Brown
Maitlan Brown delivered high-impact performances for Surrey in a sharp 8-match spell. She took 17 wickets in total, maintaining a sharp strike rate of 27.00 and an impressive economy rate around 5.17. Her standout spell of 4 for 57 demonstrated just how dangerous she can be on her day.
Pitch:
Known as a true batter’s paradise, particularly in white-ball cricket. The surface tends to be firm with true bounce, allowing stroke-makers to score freely, while short boundary dimensions keep run rates high.
Weather:
Expect maximum temperatures around 25°C with mild conditions. The clear conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Florence Miller, Joanne Gardner, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Eva Gray, Alice Capsey, Aylish Cranstone, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards
Match Details:
Date – September 6, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Chelmsford, England
Broadcast – ECB App, Website and County YouTube channel
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