The Women’s T20 Blast 2025 is the inaugural fully professional women’s county T20 competition in England and Wales, running alongside the men’s tournament, from May 30 to July 27, 2025.
The first game of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 between Surrey and Somerset is set as a high-profile opener for both teams’ seasons. This match is scheduled as part of the triple-header on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton and both teams will be eager to set the tone for their campaigns.
Squads:
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Jess Hazell, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Erin Vukusic, Lola Harris, Niamh Holland, Olivia Barnes, Amelie Munday, Katie Jones, Alex Griffiths, Charlie Dean, Chloe Skelton, Ellie Anderson, Laura Jackson, Mollie Robbins
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:
Sophie Luff
The top-order batter is known for her leadership and consistency in domestic cricket. She has captained teams like Western Storm and Welsh Fire and is recognized for her ability to anchor innings. In the Hundred Women’s Competition, Luff has played 15 matches, scoring 153 runs at an average of 13.90 and a strike rate of 107.74, with the highest score of 39*.
Amanda-Jade Wellington
The 28-year-old bowling all-rounder has not only proved her mettle with the ball but also been more than handy with the bat. Amanda is proven to be a match winner and a vital aspect for any side. She is a highly effective leg-spinner in T20 cricket, with a strong record in domestic formats, especially in the WBBL, where she has taken over 130 wickets.
Bryony Smith
This 27-year-old all-rounder is an impressive talent, equally capable of delivering with both the bat and the ball. In The Hundred, she has amassed 583 runs from 30 outings, at a strike rate of 128.41, and also picked up 18 wickets from 22 innings, at an economy rate of 8.48. Though she didn’t find much success in a recent T20 competition, she managed starts consistently and hopefully builds on it.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
The 24-year-old in T20Is has played over 170 matches, scoring 3207 runs at an average of around 23.23 and a strike rate of nearly 129. She has two centuries and 19 half-centuries to her name in T20Is, making her one of England’s most prolific batters in the format. With the ball, she has taken 46 wickets in T20Is, maintaining an impressive bowling average of 15.54 and an economy rate of 5.65. She’ll be counted on to deliver the goods.
Pitch:
The pitch at Taunton’s Cooper Associates County Ground is known for being fast and bouncy, with good carry for seam bowlers. It offers early movement and remains challenging for batters throughout the match. Teams winning the toss often choose to bowl first and the average score at the venue is a healthy 152.
Weather:
If the skies don’t clear, expect rain delays and interruptions. Maximum temperature will be around 21°C with a gentle to moderate breeze. Overall, the weather is conducive for cricket and should not disrupt play significantly.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Bryony Smith, Sophie Luff, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kira Chathli, Alexa Stonehouse, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Tilly Corteen-Coleman Chloe Skelton, Paige Scholfield
Match details:
Date – May 30, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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