As the excitement of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 continues to build, attention shifts to the North for a highly anticipated clash between Durham Women and Lancashire Women in match no. 6. This encounter promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams eager to make an early statement and set the tone for their T20 campaign.
Durham, known for their promising young talent, will be looking to harness the energy of their home crowd and deliver a strong performance. Meanwhile, Lancashire, bolstered by experienced internationals and a well-balanced squad, arrive with ambitions of securing a vital away win.
With both sides hungry for success and the competition heating up, this fixture is set to provide fireworks and showcase the very best of women’s domestic cricket. Fans can expect a fast-paced, entertaining match as these two proud counties go head-to-head in pursuit of Vitality Blast glory. The coverage for the match starts at 5:30 PM IST from Riverside Ground in Chester-le-street, the home venue for Durham Women.
Squads:
Durham Women’s Cricket Team
Emily Windsor, Emma Marlow, Hollie Armitage, Leah Dobson, Suzie Bates, Katherine Fraser, Mady Villiers, Trudy Johnson, Bess Heath, Mia Rogers, Abigail Glen, Katie Levick, Lauren Filer, Lizzie Scott, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Turner
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:
Bess Heath
Bess Heath has played 133 T20 matches, scoring 1,744 runs and notching up 9 half-centuries. In The Hundred, she has played 29 matches, scoring 239 runs at a strike rate of 126.45, with a top score of 57. In the Women’s Big Bash League, she has played 23 matches, scoring 299 runs at an average of 17.58 and a strike rate of 113.25, with 1 fifty. Heath will be one of the key players going into the tournament for Durham Women.
Hollie Armitage
Hollie Armitage has played 133 T20 matches, scoring 2,610 runs at an average of 22.30. In the Women’s Big Bash League, she played 15 matches, scoring 174 runs at an average of 14.50 and a strike rate of 100.00, with the highest score of 30. In The Hundred, she played 26 matches, scoring 358 runs at an average of 15.56 and a strike rate of 104.98, with the highest score of 46. She is one of the key and experienced campaigners for Durham Women.
Katie Mack
Katie Mack is one of the key batters for Lancashire Women in the squad. She has played 140 WBBL matches, batting in 128 innings for 2,664 runs at an average of 25.37 and a strike rate of 104.67, with the highest score of 89* and 12 half-centuries. She will be a vital cog for the Lancashire Women in scoring runs and taking the team forward in the tournament.
Fi Morris
Fi Morris has played 25 matches in The Hundred, scoring 120 runs in 14 innings at a strike rate of 101.69, with the highest score of 50 and 1 half-century; she has also bowled in 23 innings, taking 15 wickets at an average of 27.20 and an economy of 6.28, with best figures of 5/7. Lancashire Women will want Morris to continue her all-round performance with the bat and ball both and take the side over the line.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street is generally considered good for batting, with consistent bounce and decent pace. It tends to flatten out as the match progresses, making run-scoring easier, especially in the second innings. However, seam bowlers can find some early movement, especially if there’s cloud cover or moisture in the pitch. Spinners may come into play later, but overall, it’s a surface that favors batsmen who like to play their shots.
Weather:
The conditions are forecasted to be partly cloudy, and the temperature will hover around 15°C. Humidity will be moderate, and overall, the weather should be suitable for cricket, with minimal chance of rain not expected to play spoilsport.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Seren Smale, Grace Johnson, Alisa Lister, Alana King, Phoebe Graham, Fi Morris, Suzie Bates, Mady Villiers, Bess Heath, Abigail Glen, Phoebe Turner
Match details:
Date – June 1, 2025
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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