The Blaze and Durham will go head-to-head in Match 52 of the Women’s One Day Cup 2025, scheduled for the 10th of September 2025 at County Ground, Derby, starting at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
The Blaze is seeded 2nd on the points table with 7 wins and three losses from 12 games, while Durham occupies the 5th spot with 5 wins and six losses. In the final leg fixtures, while both teams’ first games were rain-affected, ending without a result, Durham suffered a defeat in their most recent game, while The Blaze registered a big win.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Sarah Bryce
The 25-year-old keeper-batter, from 11 One Day Cup outings, has accumulated 245 runs at a strike rate of 102.94, registering the highest score of 68. In the ongoing final leg fixtures, though Bryce departed for 4 in the first game, she followed up with a solid 68 in her most recent outing. She is a seasoned batter with international experience under her belt and can be relied upon for runs.
Orla Prendergast
The 23-year-old all-rounder, in the One Day Cup, has added 128 runs from 6 innings and picked up as many wickets from 5 innings, registering respective bests of 46 and 3/32. She scored a handy 46 runs and, though expensive with the ball, she can be trusted to find her rhythm. She is a seasoned campaigner and can be relied upon to lead both with bat and ball.
Mady Villiers
The 27-year-old all-rounder, from 11 outings in the One Day Cup, has amassed 243 runs at an average of 27.00 and struck 13 wickets at an economy rate of 4.56, registering respective bests of 65* and 3/28. Mady has enjoyed a notable run of late and, though she had a quiet first outing on her One Day Cup return, she is a seasoned, in-form all-rounder who can be trusted to deliver the goods.
Lauren Filer
The 24-year-old speedster, from 19 One Day Internationals (ODIs), has struck 29 wickets at an economy rate of 5.32, with best figures of 3/10. Fresh off a successful international and T20 stint, which saw her pick up two 3-fers a game apart, Filer has looked in rhythm and will be trusted to lead the wickets tally for Durham.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the Derby County Ground heavily favors pacers, creating ideal conditions for bowling, as evident from the modest average score. However, once batters settle in and find their rhythm, they can accumulate runs effectively.
Weather:
The conditions are overcast with cloudy skies and a low chance of rain throughout the day. The temperature is expected to hover around 16°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 82%.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Hollie Armitage, Bess Heath, Mady Villiers, Kathryn Bryce, Orla Prendergast, Katie Levick, Sarah Glenn, Kirstie Gordon, Lauren Filer
Match Details:
Date – September 10, 2025
Time – 3:00 PM IST
Venue – County Ground, Derby
Broadcast – Access live scores for the game on the FanCode app and website.
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