This fixture of the Women’s T20 Blast 2026 brings together the bottom two sides of the tournament in what promises to be a high stakes battle to avoid the wooden spoon. Lancashire Women occupy the eighth position with just 5 points from seven games, managing only a solitary victory alongside six losses. Yorkshire Women find themselves rooted to the very bottom of the nine-team table in ninth place, with a mere 2 points from seven matches, having failed to register a single win so far while suffering six defeats and picking up one point from a washed-out game.
Squads:
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 (C), Jessica Woolston
Lancashire Women’s Cricket Team
Danielle Collins, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Katie Mack, Liberty Heap, Darcey Carter, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Grace Potts, Fi Morris, Eleanor Threlkeld, Seren Smale, Grace Johnson, Alisa Lister, Alana King, Hannah Jones, Olivia Bell, Phoebe Graham, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris
Players to watch out:
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Lauren Winfield-Hill has taken charge at the crease for Yorkshire Women across 7 matches. In her 6 innings, she has scored 110 runs with a top individual score of 39. She currently maintains a batting average of 18.33 and a strike rate of 118.27, providing her team with 18 valuable boundaries..
Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning has been in absolutely devastating form for Lancashire Women, lighting up the top orders. In 7 matches, she has slammed 291 runs at a stunning average of 58.20, remaining unbeaten twice. Her explosive strike rate of 147.71 is complemented by three half-centuries, 32 fours, and 7 massive sixes.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen has proven her immense value as an all-round asset for Yorkshire Women. She has taken the ball in 6 innings across her 7 match appearances, picking up 8 wickets in 24 overs. While registering a top performance of 3/25, she has sustained an economy rate of 7.37 and a solid bowling average of 22.12.
Vinali Weerappuli
Vinali Weerappuli has quietly put together an effective campaign for Lancashire Women. In just 5 matches, she has grabbed 7 wickets from 18.5 overs of work. With a sharp best bowling figure of 3/29, she has kept things reasonably tight with an economy rate of 7.06 and an average of 19.00.
Pitch:
Edgbaston is generally considered one of the best batting tracks in England, offering true bounce and good carry. However, it also has a reputation for offering notable spin as the match wears on, alongside some initial swing under the atmospheric conditions Birmingham is known for.
Weather:
The forecast calls for a mostly cloudy daytime leading into a cloudy night, with temperatures peaking at 23°C and dipping to 15°C. Rain chances stand at 20% during the day, with a gentle 9 mph wind blowing from the west.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Ines Blackwell, Claudie Cooper, Jess Jonassen, Maddie Ward, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Danielle Collins, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Katie Mack, Seren Smale, Tara Norris
Match Details:
Date – July 1, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Edgbaston, Birmingham
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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