This Women’s T20 Blast 2026 fixture brings together two teams having very different seasons. Durham Women have enjoyed an excellent campaign so far and sit 4th on the points table with 16 points from 5 matches, winning 4 and losing only 1. Yorkshire Women, meanwhile, are still looking for their first win of the season and currently sit in 8th place after losing all five of their matches.
The two sides met just a few days ago at Headingley, where Durham Women secured a comfortable 21-run victory. Heading into this contest at Chester-le-Street, Durham will be looking to strengthen their position in the top four, while Yorkshire will be hoping to end their losing run and get their season back on track.
Squads:
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
Yorkshire Women’s Cricket Team
Ines Blackwell, Georgie Boyce, Ami Campbell, Claudie Cooper, Rebecca Duckworth, Grace Hall, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Hannah Rainey, Rachel Slater, Erin Thomas, Maddie Ward, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jessica Woolston
Players to watch out:
Bess Heath
Bess Heath has been one of Durham’s most reliable batters this season. She has scored 185 runs in 5 matches at an average of 37.00 and a strike rate of 150.40, with the highest score of 61. She also played an important role in Durham’s recent win over Yorkshire, scoring a quick 36 off 25 balls with six boundaries. Her attacking innings helped Durham reach a strong total of 155/6.
Sterre Kalis
Sterre Kalis has scored 141 runs in 5 matches at an average of 28.20 and has been one of Yorkshire’s key batters this season. She has scored one half-century and has often helped her side recover from difficult situations. Although she scored only 2 runs in the last match against Durham, Yorkshire will hope she can return to form and make a bigger contribution this time.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham has been outstanding with the ball this season, taking 12 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 11.08 and an economy rate of 7.00. Her best figures are 3/19. She was one of the main reasons behind Durham’s win over Yorkshire last week, taking 3 wickets for 31 runs. Graham dismissed Jess Jonassen, Alice Clarke and Rebecca Duckworth and also added 17 useful runs with the bat.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen has taken 6 wickets in 5 matches and remains one of Yorkshire’s most important players. Her experience and ability to bowl in key moments make her a valuable part of the team. In the previous match against Durham, she scored 17 runs and was one of the few Yorkshire batters to get a start. While she did not take a wicket in that game, Yorkshire will be hoping for a strong all-round performance from her.
Pitch:
The Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball but gives fast bowlers plenty of help early in the innings. The pitch provides good bounce and carry with the new ball, making batting challenging in the opening overs. Spinners generally do not get much turn from the surface, but accurate bowling can still bring success during the middle overs.
Weather:
The temperature is expected to range between 7°C and 14°C and there is a chance of light rain and drizzle during parts of the afternoon, with cloudy skies likely for most of the day. Winds could reach around 25–30 km/h, which may help the seam bowlers.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Bess Heath, Sterre Kalis, Hollie Armitage, Suzie Bates, Mia Rogers, Jess Jonassen, Heather Graham, Katie Levick, Sophia Turner, Hannah Rainey, Claudie Cooper
Match Details:
Date – June 09, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Broadcast – ECB App, official website and YouTube channels.
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