Somerset Women will face The Blaze Women in Match 52 of the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 on July 16, 2025, at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, starting 10:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). This will be the second encounter between the two teams this season, after their previous match ended in a no-result due to persistent rain.
Somerset are currently bottom-ranked in the competition and suffered a 68-run defeat to Surrey in their last match. Despite their struggles, Mollie Robbins is their leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in 11 innings and Fran Wilson has been a key batter, scoring 234 runs in 11 innings, including a half-century.
The Blaze have been one of the dominant sides in the competition and registered 7 wins from 12 outings, losing only 2 games. Notably, they also restricted Essex Women to secure a 35-run victory in their last outing. Their bowling attack features Kathryn Bryce, who is the joint leading bowler for The Blaze with 16 wickets in ten innings. Bryce is also The Blaze’s leading run-scorer with 319 runs in ten innings, averaging 53.16.
Squads:
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, 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
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:
Mollie Robbins
Mollie Robbins is a right-arm pace bowler for Somerset Women in the Women’s T20 Blast 2025. She is one of the key bowlers of Somerset in the ongoing tournament and has picked 13 wickets so far including two 3-wicket hauls, one against Warwickshire and one against Durham and a 4-fer as well.
Rebecca Odgers
Rebecca Odgers is one of the key openers for Somerset in the tournament. In her last 9 innings with the bat, she has scored 185 runs with seven double digit scores which also shows her consistency with the bat. In a recent outing she scored 54 of 37 against Durham and is one of the key batters in the Somerset lineup.
Kirstie Gordon
Kirstie Gordon is a left-arm spin bowler and captain of The Blaze Women in the Women’s T20 Blast 2025. She recently played a pivotal role in securing her team’s spot in the Finals Day by taking 4 wickets for 23 runs against Essex Women. She has picked up 13 wickets in her last 8 outings and is recognized for her consistency and impact with the ball.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham is known for her aggressive batting and useful seam bowling. Recently, she top-scored with 33 off 23 balls against Essex, helping her team post a competitive total and contributing to The Blaze securing a spot in Finals Day. In the tournament so far, she has scored 167 runs with the bat and has picked 8 wickets in just 6 innings with the ball.
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, while spinners usually find it tough to be effective here.
Weather:
The forecast calls for a passing afternoon shower, with mostly cloudy skies and mild conditions. Winds are expected to be moderate and temperatures around 20°C currently.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Grace Ballinger, Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Chloe Skelton, Mollie Robbins
Match Details:
Date – July 16, 2025
Time – 10:30 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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