This ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 clash brings a classic northern rivalry to the end of the group stage, with both sides coming off contrasting runs. Lancashire currently sit sixth on the points table with 31 points (7 wins, 8 losses), hovering just above their regional rivals after a mixed campaign. Yorkshire find themselves bottom of the table in ninth with 16 points (3 wins, 11 losses), enduring a tough string of five consecutive defeats. Despite the standings, pride and local bragging rights give this fixture plenty of edge.
Squads:
Yorkshire Women’s Cricket Team
Ines Blackwell, Georgie Boyce, Ami Campbell, Claudie Cooper, Rebecca Duckworth, Grace Hall, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Erin Thomas, Maddie Ward, Lauren Winfield-Hill (C), Jessica Woolston
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
Players to watch out:
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen proved to be an elite all-rounder for Yorkshire Women, excelling with both bat and ball. With the bat, she smashed 551 runs in 13 matches at an impressive average of 42.38, including 3 centuries and a top score of 110. She was equally lethal with the ball, snaring 26 wickets at a tight economy of 3.47 and an average of 14.96, highlighted by two 4-wicket hauls.
Eve Jones
Leading from the front for Lancashire Women, Eve Jones had a productive run with the bat, racking up 602 runs in 15 matches. She averaged a steady 40.13 and recorded 4 half-centuries to go with a best score of 113. She anchored the innings frequently for her team, finding the boundary 59 times and clearing it twice across her 15 visits to the crease.
Claudie Cooper
Claudie Cooper was a reliable bowling threat for Yorkshire Women, picking up 19 wickets in 13 matches while operating at an economy rate of 4.93. She bowled 93 overs across the competition, finishing with an average of 24.15 and a strike rate under 30. Her standout moment of the season came when she bagged a brilliant 4-wicket haul with best figures of 4/55.
Kate Cross
Leading Lancashire Women’s pace attack, Kate Cross led by example, grabbing 25 wickets in 15 matches at a sharp average of 22.96. She kept tight control over opponent batters with a standard economy rate of 4.49 across her 127.5 overs. With two 4-wicket hauls and best figures of 4/33, her experience and threat at the top were vital to her team’s plans.
Pitch:
Headingley is a legendary, unpredictable surface famous for dramatically fluctuating behavior. Under heavy skies, it offers fierce swing and seam movement—often making the toss crucial—while under bright sunshine, it flattens out into an excellent batting deck. The pitch tends to carry good pace and bounce, allowing aggressive strokeplay once a batter settles, but it keeps the pacers interested all match long.
Weather:
Fairly pleasant conditions are on tap for Leeds, featuring a mix of sunny intervals and high clouds. Expect a high around 19°C with moderate, comfortable breezes—ideal for decent batting conditions while keeping a hint of seam movement alive.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ines Blackwell, Georgie Boyce, Ami Campbell, Claudie Cooper, Grace Hall, Jess Jonassen, Danielle Collins, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Darcey Carter, Kate Cross
Match Details:
Date – September 12, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast – ECB App, Website and County YouTube channel
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