The inaugural season of the Women’s One Day Cup kicked off on April 19, and the Match 4 of League One is set to feature a thrilling encounter between two strong teams, Georgia Davis-led Warwickshire and Georgia Adams-led Hampshire on April 23 at Edgbaston, Birmingham, starting at 3 PM local time.
With both teams eager to make their mark early in the competition, the matchup promises to be a closely fought contest. In League Two, Middlesex currently leads the points table with 5 points. As the tournament gains momentum, this League One encounter is shaping up to be one of the key early fixtures to watch.
Squads:
Warwickshire women’s cricket team
Georgia Davis (C), Meg Austin, Em Arlott, Chloe Brewer, Hannah Baker, Bethan Ellis, Abbey Freeborn, Katie George, Hannah Hardwick, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Amu Surenkumar, Millie Taylor, Issy Wong, Nat Wraith
Hampshire women’s cricket team
Georgia Adams (C), Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Nancy Harman, Linsey Smith, Rhianna Southby, Ella McCaughan, Mary Taylor, Freya Davies, Bex Tyson, Naomi Dattani, Megan Sturge, Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Poppy Tulloch, Daisy Gibb
Players to watch out:
Davina Perrin
The 18-year-old batting all-rounder has represented England in the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025, where she was the second-highest run-scorer with 176 runs in 5 innings. She has consistently performed well in domestic tournaments, scoring 223 runs in 11 innings in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024 and 245 runs in 11 matches in the Charlotte Edwards Cup 2024.
Issy Wong
The 22-year-old bowler has made an impact in her short international career with 3 Test wickets, 4 ODI wickets, and 9 T20I wickets. She showcased her skills in England A’s series against Australia A, picking up 3 wickets in the second ODI and claiming a five-wicket haul in the one-off Test match. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup 2024, she took 4 wickets in 6 innings.
Charli Knott
The 22-year-old batting all-rounder has been impressive in domestic competitions. Most recently, Knott excelled in Australia A’s series against England A, scoring 232 runs and taking 7 wickets across the T20Is, ODIs, and Test. Previously, in the Women’s National Cricket League 2024-25, she was the fourth-highest run-getter with 556 runs in 13 matches and 14 wickets.
Mary Taylor
The 20-year-old bowler has been a valuable asset for the Southern Vipers in domestic tournaments. In the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2024, she picked up 9 wickets in 12 matches with a best of 3/32. In the Charlotte Edwards Cup, she took 4 wickets in 6 matches with a best of 2/12.
Pitch:
The Birmingham wicket offers greater assistance to batters compared to bowlers, with the average score in the 260s. Bowlers will need to be disciplined to contain runs at this venue, and spinners can expect assistance off the wicket.
Weather:
Expect rain interruptions and delays with showers on the radar throughout the match duration. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 15°C, with light winds and humidity at 76%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Rhianna Southby, Maia Bouchier, Davina Perrin, Charis Pavely, Ellyse Perry, Charli Knott, Georgia Adams, Issy Wong, Georgia Davis, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp
Match Details:
Date – April 23, 2025
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – T.B.C
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