As the Women’s One-Day Cup 2025 moves into its final stages, Surrey Women, currently placed 4th on the points table, face off against Essex Women, who sit at 8th. Surrey will be looking to strengthen their push for a higher finish with consistent performances from their star-studded lineup, while Essex will aim to play the role of challengers and climb up the table with a statement win.
Squads:
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
Essex Women’s Cricket Team
Grace Scrivens (C), Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Amara Carr, Kelly Castle, Kate Coppack, Ariana Dowse, Jo Gardner, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Cordelia Griffith, Esmae MacGregor, Lissy Macleod, Abtaha Maqsood, Flo Miller, Sophie Munro, Sophia Smale
Players to watch out:
Kalea Moore
A dependable presence in the middle order, Moore showcased her class with a gritty 67 off 78 against Lancashire, even though it came in a losing cause. Across 7 One Day Cup innings this season, she has accumulated 190 runs, with her highest being that impressive knock of 67.
Alexa Stonehouse
The left-arm seamer continues to trouble batters with her consistency. She registered a tidy 3/34 against Lancashire, taking her tally to 9 wickets from 5 bowling innings this season, with her best figures being 3/34.
Joanne Gardner
A reliable lower-order contributor, Gardner smashed a quick 47 off 34 against Warwickshire. From 10 innings in the One Day Cup this year, she has scored 197 runs, highlighted by her unbeaten 73*, her season’s best.
Esmae MacGregor
With the ball in hand, MacGregor has proven to be a strike weapon. She impressed against Warwickshire with figures of 3/38, adding to her season tally of 6 wickets from 4 innings, with best figures of 3/38.
Pitch:
The Kent County Cricket Ground in Beckenham typically offers a flat, hard surface known to be a batter-friendly wicket, especially in white-ball formats. With short boundaries and a true bounce, it’s a high-scoring venue where stroke-makers enjoy value for their shots.
Weather:
The weather will be cool and slightly damp, with temperatures hovering around 17°C. Noticeable moisture, as the humidity is at 82%, creating a calm and misty atmosphere. There’s a 35% chance of precipitation, so occasional light showers may be expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Bryony Smith, Grace Harris, Kalea Moore, Alexa Stonehouse, Tash Farrant, Grace Scrivens, Jo Gardner, Esmae MacGregor, Abtaha Maqsood
Match Details:
Date – September 10, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on the FanCode app and website.
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