The 2025 Women’s One Day Cup has delivered an enthralling season of cricket culminating in four standout semi-finalists: Hampshire Women, Surrey Women, The Blaze, and Lancashire Women. With a format demanding consistency and resilience across 50-over matches, these teams earned their knockout spots by combining tactical acumen with batting firepower and bowling discipline.
Hampshire topped the league, while Surrey secured the final semi-final berth in a closely contested race. The Blaze and Lancashire Women also put forth strong campaigns, blending veteran prowess and emerging talent to reach the last four.
Among the standout individual performers across the competition were Lancashire’s Emma Lamb, who topped the run charts with 794 runs including two centuries and six fifties at an impressive average above 72. Georgia Davis of Warwickshire led the bowling with 22 wickets, while Sophie Morris of Lancashire recorded the best bowling figures of 5/33, showcasing the high level of competition.
Hampshire Women
Hampshire Women played a total of 14 matches in the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup. They recorded 9 wins and 2 losses, with 1 tied match and 2 no results, giving them a strong win/loss ratio. This impressive consistency helped Hampshire top the points table with 45 points and a net run rate of 0.53.
Key contributors include Maia Bouchier, who scored 471 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 95, including an unbeaten knock of 93. On the bowling front, Linsey Smith, leading the entire tournament with 16 wickets at an economy of just over 3.7 for the Hampshire Women, was instrumental in squeezing out opposition batting lineups.
The Blaze
The Blaze played a total of 14 matches in the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup. Their record stands at 9 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie, and 1 no result, which gives them a win/loss ratio of 3.0 for completed matches (9 wins to 3 losses). They accumulated 45 points, equal to Hampshire Women, but finished second on net run rate (0.464).
Kathryn Bryce emerged as a star all-rounder, amassing 508 runs at an average of 42.33 including 6 half centuries and taking 18 wickets, with best bowling figures of 5 for 38, including a crucial 70 runs in the opening fixture and consistent wicket-taking performances throughout.
Tammy Beaumont led the batting with two centuries and the highest of 116*, while Georgia Elwiss chipped in with 488 runs, forming a formidable top order. Their bowling attack featured Grace Ballinger, whose tight spells kept scoring rates in check. She has picked 17 wickets till now and keeps the wicket column ticking whenever given the ball in hand
Lancashire Women
Lancashire Women played 14 matches during the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup, securing 9 wins and suffering 4 losses, with 1 no-result match. This record gave them a win/loss ratio of 2.25 (9 wins to 4 losses) in completed matches. They ended the group stage on 41 points with a net run rate of 0.422, placing them third behind Hampshire and The Blaze.
Emma Lamb is the undisputed batting star not just for Lancashire but for the entire tournament, scoring 794 runs at an average of 72.18 with a strike rate of 92.75. She registered two hundreds including a commanding 130* against The Blaze and six fifties, consistently anchoring their innings.
All-rounders Sophie Morris and Kate Cross (12 wickets) bolstered the bowling, with Morris claiming the tournament’s best figures of 5/33 and a total of 10 wickets, frequently breaking partnerships. Their balanced side combined aggressive batting with disciplined bowling to make them formidable opponents as they aim to convert semi-final qualification into a finals’ appearance.
Surrey Women
Surrey Women played 14 matches in the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup group stage. Their record was 6 wins and 5 losses, with 3 no result. They finished 4th on the points table with 34 points and a net run rate of 0.523, enough to qualify for the semi-finals.
Alice Davidson-Richards scored 553 runs at an average of around 69.12, maintaining a healthy strike rate above 107.37. Her standout contribution was an unbeaten 65 off 61 balls against Durham in the crucial match that sealed Surrey’s semi-final qualification. Additionally, Davidson-Richards was effective with the ball, taking 10 wickets with an economy rate around 7.15, providing vital breakthroughs and bowling support in key moments.
Danielle Gregory took 19 wickets at an excellent average, with best figures of 4 for 58. Her economical leg-spin bowling was crucial in the middle overs, consistently breaking partnerships and applying pressure. Gregory’s bowling helped restrict opponents effectively, complementing Surrey’s strong batting performances and playing a major role in securing the semi-final spot for the team.
As the 2025 Women’s One Day Cup moves into the knockout stage, the four semi-finalists—Hampshire, Surrey, The Blaze, and Lancashire—have all proven their mettle through consistent team performances and individual brilliance. With commanding win/loss ratios and standout contributions from emerging stars and seasoned campaigners, these teams have set a high benchmark in competitive women’s domestic cricket.
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