Four matches were on the schedule in the Women’s One Day Cup 2025—one washed out without a ball bowled, two ended prematurely due to rain, and one provided a gripping finish as Blaze edged Durham. With the points table tightening at the top, every run and wicket carried extra weight, and the battles across counties highlighted the fine margins of tournament cricket.
Match 49 – Hampshire vs Somerset
At Southampton, Hampshire Women’s clash with Somerset Women was abandoned without a ball being bowled. Persistent rain meant the contest never got underway, leaving both teams to share the points and rue a lost opportunity in the push for table positions.
Match 50 – Warwickshire vs Lancashire
Rain turned the Warwickshire–Lancashire encounter into a shortened thriller in Sale, and the game lived up to the billing. Put into bat, Warwickshire put on an imposing 283/7 in their full 50 overs. Meg Austin (32), Sterre Kalis (43), and Amu Surenkumar (49) provided the platform, before Abigail Freeborn’s composed 60 anchored the innings. Georgia Davis added late fireworks with an unbeaten 31 from 21 balls, ensuring Lancashire faced a stiff target. The bowlers responded well, with Hannah Jones striking twice and Mahika Gaur, Kate Cross, Fi Morris, Grace Potts removing key batters.
But the weather had the final word, reducing Lancashire’s chase to 172 from 22 overs. Gaby Lewis made the most of the revised equation, smashing 75 from 53 balls with ten fours, while Seren Smale matched her intent with 47 off 39. The pair’s partnership broke Warwickshire’s momentum, and despite a late flurry of wickets, captain Eleanor Threlkeld’s unbeaten 13 ensured Lancashire reached 172/5 in 21.1 overs, winning by five wickets on DLS with five balls left.
Match 51 – Surrey vs Essex
At Beckenham, Surrey Women produced a commanding batting display against Essex Women, only for rain to deny a result. After early setbacks, Emma Jones took control with a magnificent 141 off 117 balls, studded with 23 boundaries. She shared a game-changing partnership with Alice Davidson-Richards, who hammered 107 from 88 balls. Their combined dominance pushed Surrey to 313/5 in 45 overs.
Kira Chathli’s brisk 34 off 22 added late momentum, while Essex bowlers struggled for breakthroughs, with Abtaha Maqsood, Sophia Smale, Jodi Grewcock, and Esmae MacGregor claiming one wicket apiece. Just as Surrey looked set to press for victory, rain forced the contest to be abandoned with no result, leaving Jones and Davidson-Richards’ centuries as the day’s shining highlights.
Match 52 – Durham vs Blaze
Nottingham played host to a high-scoring classic as Blaze Women edged Durham Women by four wickets in a tense chase. Durham’s innings revolved around Mady Villiers’ elegant 79, supported by Emily Windsor’s composed 54. Katherine Fraser (21 off 13) and Mia Rogers (25) chipped in, taking the total to 252/9. Blaze’s attack was led by Kirstie Gordon’s 2/46 and Kathryn Bryce, returning 2/44, with Elwiss’s 2/34 being the pick, striking at crucial junctures.
Blaze’s reply began nervously, but Kathryn Bryce anchored the innings with a controlled 66. Orla Prendergast stole the show with a fluent 67, and Georgia Elwiss added a lively 46* to keep the chase on track. Durham fought back late through Villiers (2/49) and Levick (2/48), but Elwiss along with Lucy Higham ensured Blaze crossed the line at 256/6 in 47.3 overs. It was a clinical chase that underlined Blaze’s depth and composure under pressure.
Points Table Picture
With these results, Hampshire remain in top with 43 points, closely followed by Blaze (40) and Lancashire (39), setting up a fascinating race for the title. Surrey (29) sits in the mid-table bracket, while Durham (26) and Somerset (26) are tied just below. Warwickshire (13) and Essex (12) continue to languish at the bottom. As the Championship heads into its final stretch, the competition promises more riveting battles, with every fixture now crucial in deciding the ultimate champions.
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