Warwickshire Women enter match 6 of the Women’s T20 Blast 2026 desperately needing a turnaround, currently anchoring the bottom of the table in eighth place with zero points and a bruising net run rate of -3.381 after a tough opening-day loss to Essex. Somerset Women find themselves in a much more stable position, sitting fifth with 2 points after their dramatic tie against Hampshire, keeping their net run rate balanced at a clean 0.000.
Squads:
Warwickshire Women’s Cricket Team
Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Abbey Freeborn, Natasha Wraith, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Hannah Baker, Hannah Hardwick, Hannah Rainey, Issy Wong, Katie George, Millie Taylor
Somerset Women’s Cricket Team
Emma Corney, Fran Wilson, Heather Knight, Jess Hazell, Rebecca Odgers, Sophie Luff, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Danielle Gibson, Erin Vukusic, Lola Harris, Niamh Holland, Olivia Barnes, Amelie Munday, Katie Jones, Alex Griffiths, Charlie Dean, Chloe Skelton, Ellie Anderson, Laura Jackson, Mollie Robbins
Players to watch out:
Abigail Freeborn
Freeborn was in sensational form last season, top scoring for her side with a brilliant, unbeaten 86*. She anchored the innings beautifully over 56 deliveries, pacing her knock perfectly to smash 11 boundaries and finish with an impressive strike rate of 153.57. By carrying her bat right through the innings, she proved to be the ultimate spine of the team’s batting performance.
Anika Learoyd
Playing a crucial stabilizing role for Somerset, Learoyd remained unbeaten on 61* off 49 balls to steer her side through a tricky phase. Her patient yet highly impactful knock included 5 fours and a well-timed six, guiding the team with a composed strike rate of 124.48. Her calculated approach showed a maturity that will be heavily relied upon in the tough fixtures ahead.
Millie Taylor
Taylor provided useful control and variation in the bowling department, sending down 3 overs in her appearance last season. She claimed a vital wicket for 24 runs, operating at a steady economy rate of 8.00 while actively breaking a dangerous partnership. Her ability to adjust her lengths quickly made it difficult for the incoming batters to target her.
Niamh Holland
Holland turned in a match-winning bowling performance last season, ripping through the opposition’s top order to claim stellar figures of 4 wickets for just 21 runs. Bowling her full quota of 4 overs, she maintained an exceptional economy of 5.25 and an unbelievable striking bowling average of 5.25. Her performance stood out as one of the most dominant individual bowling spells of the summer.
Pitch:
While Edgbaston can sometimes offer a bit of swing if there is cloud cover, the high UV index (7) and dry air mean the batters will be licking their lips. However, as the match wears on, expect the lack of moisture to bring the spinners heavily into play, offering decent turn and grip out of the rough.
Weather:
Expect proper baking conditions in the Midlands. Edgbaston is forecasting a top temperature of 28°C under clear, sunny skies, with a barely noticeable 5 mph southwest wind. This sort of heat is going to bake the surface fast.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Davina Perrin, Millie Taylor, Rebecca Odgers, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Niamh Holland, Alex Griffiths, Charlie Dean, Mollie Robbins
Match Details:
Date – May 23, 2026
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels.
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