Tomorrow, July 24, 2025, The Blaze Women will host Warwickshire Women in Match 36 of the Metro Bank Women’s One Day Cup at the Lindum Sports Club Ground in Lincolnshire. The Blaze are coming off a solid season with 5 wins from 8 games, aiming to consolidate their position near the top of Division I, while Warwickshire seek to improve on a mixed campaign with only 2 wins from 8 matches so far. Both sides will be eager to gain crucial points as the competition intensifies.
The Blaze boast a strong batting lineup including captain Tammy Beaumont and wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce, who have delivered consistent performances this season. Their all-rounders, particularly Georgia Elwiss and Orla Prendergast, add depth both with bat and ball. Warwickshire will rely heavily on experienced all-rounders and spin options, to contain The Blaze’s batting charge. This game is likely to be a strategic contest between Warwickshire’s disciplined bowling attack and The Blaze’s dynamic batting.
With The Blaze sitting in a strong position on the points table, a win here would further strengthen their prospects of reaching the knockout rounds. Warwickshire, on the other hand, need a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive and bounce back from recent defeats. Expect a closely fought 50-over match with key battles in the middle overs and crucial contributions needed from each side’s leading performers to tip the balance. The Lindum Sports Club Ground should offer a vibrant setting for an exciting encounter.
Squads:
The Blaze Women:
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
Warwickshire Women:
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Issy Wong, Katie George, Millie Taylor
Players to watch out for:
Georgia Elwiss
Georgia Elwiss is an experienced English all-rounder, born on May 31, 1991, in Wolverhampton, who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast. She made her international debut for England in 2011 and has played 4 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 14 T20Is. Elwiss was a key member of England’s 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup-winning team and has continued to contribute both with bat and ball domestically and internationally. She has scored 311 runs in the tournament so far including 3 half-centuries and is one of the key players to watch out for the Blaze Women
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is a Scottish all-rounder known for her right-arm medium-fast bowling and right-handed batting. She has been a standout player for Scotland and has also played in English domestic cricket, notably captaining The Blaze and leading from the front with both bat and ball. Bryce is regarded as one of Scotland’s leading cricketers. In the tournament so far, she has scored 310 runs with the bat including 4 half-centuries and picking 11 wickets with the ball including a fifer. Her leadership, all-round skills, and consistent performances make her one of the key figures in associate nation women’s cricket
Abigail Freeborn
Abigail Freeborn is an English wicketkeeper-batter currently playing for Warwickshire and London Spirit. She is a right-handed batter and skilled keeper who has played for various clubs in the past. Currently, Freeborn is the highest run getter for Warwickshire in the tournament scoring 250 runs with the bat with a highest score of unbeaten 94 including 2 half-centuries. She is one of the key players to watch out for in the tournament ahead.
Georgia Davis
Georgia Davis is an English cricketer born on June 3, 1999, in Birmingham, who plays as a right-arm off-break bowler and right-handed batter. She has been with Warwickshire since 2015 and is one of their key bowlers in the current stage. She is the fourth highest wicket taker of the tournament with 14 wickets alongside her own teammate Emily Arlott. She will be the key for the Warwickshire team going ahead in the tournament.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Lindum Sports Club Ground in Lincolnshire is a well-maintained natural turf wicket used for top-level club cricket. It typically offers a fair balance between bat and ball, with consistent conditions suited for competitive league play
Weather Report:
The weather is likely to be mild with a mix of clouds and sunshine and a low chance of rain, which is generally favorable for cricket
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Sarah Glenn, Maddy Green, Meg Austin, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis
Match Details:
Date: 24th July, 2025
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Lindum Sports Club Ground, Lincolnshire, England
Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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