The 12th fixture of the Women’s One Day Cup 2025 is set to unfold on April 30, with the first ball scheduled for 3:30 PM IST at the iconic Edgbaston Ground in Birmingham. Warwickshire Women enter this clash with one win and one tie under their belt, while The Blaze Women have split their campaign with one win and one defeat.
In their most recent outing, Warwickshire delivered a commanding 108-run victory over Essex. The Blaze, on the other hand, successfully chased down a challenging 201-run target against Durham in a confident display.
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
The Blaze women’s cricket team
Kirstie Gordon (C), Grace Ballinger, Sarah Glenn, Georgie Boyce, Josie Groves, Cassidy McCarthy, Lucy Higham, Sarah Bryce, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Prisha Thanawala, Charley Phillips, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Ella Claridge, Georgia Elwiss, Amy Jones, Olivia Baker, Amy Wheeler, Scarlett Hughes, Heather Graham, Orla Prendergast
Players to watch out:
Davina Perrin
A promising young talent who made waves in the U19 T20 World Cup with scores of 26, 10, 74, 21, and 45, Perrin was instrumental in England’s run to the semi-finals. Despite a slow start to this tournament—managing 17 against Hampshire and just 2 against Essex—she remains a potent threat with the bat.
Issy Wong
Wong has already made a mark on the international stage with 4 wickets in as many ODIs for England, her best being 3/36. In the recent matches against Australia A, she delivered notable performances with figures of 3/51 in the One Day and a five-wicket haul (5/63) in the red-ball format.
Kathryn Bryce
An accomplished international for Scotland, Bryce has amassed 594 runs in 10 ODIs at a stellar average of 66.00, with a career-best of 131*. Fresh off being named Player of the Tournament at the ODI World Cup Qualifiers (293 runs and 6 wickets), she has continued her fine form with 70 & 1/43 against Lancashire and 54 & 2/26 versus Durham in this tournament.
Kirstie Gordon
Though she hasn’t debuted in ODIs, Gordon has represented England in Tests and T20Is, collecting 3 and 8 wickets respectively. She stood out in the recent series against Australia A with tidy returns of 3/47 and 1/44 in the 2nd and 3rd One Day matches.
Pitch:
Edgbaston typically provides early assistance to seamers, with swing and seam movement playing key roles in the initial overs. As the match progresses, the surface flattens out, bringing spinners into play. The average first-innings score from the last 10 games stands at 109, and chasing has proved tricky, especially under overcast skies.
Weather:
The forecast suggests a full day’s play with minimal chances of rain, although some cloud cover is expected. Temperatures will remain comfortable around 24°C, with humidity levels hovering near 44%—ideal conditions for a high-quality cricketing contest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Kirstie Gordon, Kathryn Bryce, Orla Prendergast, Davina Perrin, Amy Jones, Heather Graham, Issy Wong, Katie George
Match details:
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast: A YouTube live-stream link to the game will be made available.
