Match 38: Lancashire Women vs Essex Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

The Women’s One Day Cup 2025 continues to heat up as Lancashire Women prepare to face Essex Women in Match No. 38 at Sedbergh School.

Lancashire currently sit comfortably third in the points table with six wins and three losses from nine matches, showcasing consistent form throughout the tournament. They come into this game eager to bounce back after a recent defeat to Durham, aiming to consolidate their spot in the top tier of the competition. The Lancashire lineup is spearheaded by outstanding all-rounders like Emma Lamb, who leads the run charts with 589 runs at an impressive average over 70, and key bowlers including Sophie Ecclestone and Kate Cross who provide both experience and versatility.

On the other side, Essex Women have found it tough this season, positioned lower on the table with only one win so far from nine matches. Yet their morale could get a boost from their earlier victory over Lancashire where they chased down 231 runs comfortably. Essex’s batting depends heavily on the consistent performances of opener Grace Scrivens, who has accumulated 392 runs with two centuries and a fifty this season. The bowling unit led by Eva Gray, the team’s top wicket-taker, will have a crucial role in restricting the formidable Lancashire batting lineup on what is expected to be a testing pitch.

Squads:

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

Essex Women’s Cricket Team

Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Florence Miller, Joanne Gardner, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Eva Gray, Grace Scrivens, Jodi Grewcock, Amara Carr, Ariana Dowse, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Kate Coppack, Kelly Castle, Sophia Smale, Sophie Munro, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Madeline Penna, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones

Players to watch out:

Emma Lamb

Emma Lamb is the highest runs scorer in the tournament so far, amassing 589 runs with 5 half-centuries and a century to her name and the highest score of unbeaten 130. She has not only contributed with the bat but has also picked up 12 wickets with the ball in the tournament with a 3-wicket haul as well. Overall, she is regarded as a dependable and versatile player in England’s white-ball setup.

Sophie Morris

Sophie Morris is a young English cricketer who currently plays as a slow left-arm orthodox bowler for Lancashire. She is one of the key bowlers, picking up 9 wickets in the tournament in just 5 innings so far. Recently, in the reverse fixture against Durham, she picked a fifer against them and dismantled the Durham batting line-up. She is one of their key bowlers.

Sophia Smale

Sophia Smale is a promising English cricket all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls slow left-arm orthodox. She is the third highest run getter for Essex Women in the tournament, scoring 164 runs in 8 innings and has been a key player for the team. Known for a strong range of shots and ability to contain wickets, Smale is considered a promising talent in English women’s cricket.

Grace Scrivens

Grace Scrivens is a rising English all-rounder known for her left-handed batting and off-spin bowling. She is the skipper of the Essex Women and one of the most key players for them doing the bulk of the scoring in the tournament. She is the second highest run getter in the tournament only after Emma Lamb scoring 392 runs with an unbeaten highest score of 120 in just 8 innings. She will be the one of the key players to watch out for ahead.

Pitch:

The center wicket at Sedbergh School is set against stunning fells, the ground offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. It hosts county matches and boasts historic facilities, making it a prestigious and picturesque venue.

Weather:

The forecasted high temperature is 19°C and the low is 14°C, with no significant rain expected. This should provide generally pleasant conditions, ideal for cricket at The Cricket Field, Sedbergh School.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Emma Lamb, Fi Morris, Alisa Lister, Alana King, Sophie Morris, Grace Johnson, Joanne Gardner, Grace Scrivens, Esmae MacGregor, Sophia Smale, Lauren Winfield-Hill

Match Details:

Date – July 30, 2025

Time – 3:00 PM IST

Venue – The Cricket Field, Sedbergh School

Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.