Hampshire Women and The Blaze Women enter the ECB Women’s One-Day Cup 2026 final as the two most consistent sides of the tournament, having dominated the league phase from start to finish. The Blaze finished top of the standings with 61 points from 13 victories in 16 matches, showing relentless form throughout their campaign. Hampshire weren’t far behind, taking second place with 56 points and 12 wins, coming into the final on a strong run of momentum with three consecutive victories. Both teams have thoroughly earned their place in the showpiece event, setting up an enticing clash between the table-toppers.
Squads:
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
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
Players to watch out:
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier has been in sublime touch for Hampshire Women in the 2026 tournament, leading the run charts with 721 runs across 11 innings. She boasts a towering average of 80.11 and a sharp strike rate of 102.70, underlined by 4 centuries and 2 fifties. Her top score of 143 highlights her ability to anchor and dominate innings, having already struck 96 boundaries and 3 sixes throughout her campaign.
Georgia Elwiss
Representing The Blaze, Georgia Elwiss has provided solid middle-order stability, accumulating 566 runs in 14 innings. She holds an impressive average of 47.16 alongside a healthy strike rate of 93.09, registering 1 century and 4 half-centuries along the way. Her unbeaten 134 stands out as a masterclass performance, backed up by 67 fours and 2 sixes across the season.
Amanda Jade Wellington
Amanda-Jade Wellington has been a force to be reckoned with for Hampshire Women, sitting comfortably at the top of the bowling charts with 37 wickets in 17 matches. Maintaining a tight economy rate of 4.01 and a strike rate of 26.43, she consistently puts batters under pressure. Her campaign is highlighted by best figures of 5/19, alongside two five-wicket hauls and one four-wicket spell.
Charli Phillips
Charli Phillips has delivered standout bowling spells for The Blaze, collecting 26 wickets in 14 outings with a sharp average of 16.11. She has kept opposition batters remarkably quiet, holding an elite economy rate of 3.74 while bowling 13 maiden overs. Her best bowling display of 5/49 tops off a strong tournament where she has bagged both a four-wicket and five-wicket haul.
Pitch:
The pitch at The Rose Bowl in Southampton provides a well-balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers typically enjoy early seam movement and bounce under overcast skies, while the true nature of the surface allows top-order batters to score freely once established. As the surface dries, spinners gradually find consistent grip and turn during middle overs.
Weather:
Southampton indicates mostly cloudy weather with afternoon temperatures reaching around 19°C before dropping to 15°C at night. A moderate southwesterly breeze of around 16 mph will blow across the venue, accompanied by a low 15% chance of light precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Ella Claridge, Georgie Boyce, Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Prisha Thanawala
Match Details:
Date – September 19, 2026
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube channel
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