Edgbaston prepares to host an exciting contest in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026 as Warwickshire Women take on the in-form The Blaze Women in the 10th Match of the tournament on May 27 in Birmingham. While Warwickshire Women are still searching for their first victory of the campaign after suffering back-to-back defeats, The Blaze Women arrive with tremendous momentum, having won both their opening games and climbed to the upper half of the points table.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Charli Knott
Charli Knott emerges as the heartbeat of The Blaze Women and one of the most complete all-rounders in world cricket. In two games this season yet, she has already registered a fifty and in her most recent game picked up two wickets. Knott is vastly experienced from the Australian setup and can be trusted for the goods.
Tammy Beaumont
Tammy Beaumont brings valuable international experience to The Blaze Women’s top order. As one of England’s most technically gifted batters, she excels at anchoring innings while scoring aggressively. With strong back-foot play, she dominates pace bowling during powerplay overs. In her last match against Lancashire, she scored 54 runs. Beaumont’s calm presence in pressure situations helps her build match-winning partnerships.
Georgia Elwiss
Emily Arlott continues to be Warwickshire Women’s most influential all-round option and will once again carry significant responsibility in this crucial home fixture. Her ability to swing the new ball at a good pace makes her a genuine wicket-taking threat, particularly during the early overs under Birmingham conditions. Arlott has scored 30 runs in 2 matches so far. Elwiss has picked up 8 wickets in 10 innings in WT20Is with the best bowling figures of 2/9.
Kirstie Gordon
Kirstie Gordon remains a key spin-bowling asset for The Blaze Women in the Women’s Blast competition. As an experienced left-arm spinner, she offers control, variation, and tactical awareness, making her a significant threat in the middle overs. In her recent outings, she took 2/29 against Yorkshire and scored 20* with 0/35 against Lancashire.
Pitch:
The Edgbaston surface generally offers a balanced contest between bat and ball in T20 cricket. Seamers are likely to receive movement with the new ball during the initial overs, while batters who settle early can enjoy excellent pace coming onto the bat. A first-innings total around 150-160 could prove competitive.
Weather:
The weather forecast for Birmingham predicts partly cloudy skies with temperatures expected to hover around 21°C during match hours. There remains a slight possibility of brief interruptions due to scattered showers, but a full game is currently anticipated.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Georgia Elwiss, Kathryn Bryce, Emily Arlott, Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn, Davina Perrin, Kirstie Gordon
Match Details:
Date – May 27, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – The ECB app, website, and YouTube channels
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