This is the blockbuster Women’s T20 Blast 2026 fixture, match 39, featuring a direct battle for the top order of the standings. The Blaze Women are flying high in second place with 25 points, while Surrey Women are hot on their heels in third position with 23 points.

Squads:
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
Surrey Women’s Cricket Team
Alice Capsey, Aylish Cranstone, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kira Chathli, Sophia Dunkley, Alexa Stonehouse, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Grace Harris, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Franklin, Priyanaz Chatterji, Jemima Spence, Bethan Miles, Charlotte Lambert, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Ryana Macdonald-Gay, Tash Farrant, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Players to watch out:
Marie Kelly
Marie Kelly has provided reliable stability at the crease for The Blaze Women, appearing in 7 matches and scoring in each. She accumulated 203 runs while staying not out once, resulting in a solid average of 33.83. She hit a top score of 55* and struck at 126.87, cracking 31 boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
Bryony Smith
Bryony Smith has been a rapid contributor for Surrey Women, playing 8 matches and opening up the shoulders in all 8 innings. She compiled 209 runs, highlighted by a high score of 71 and a brisk strike rate of 138.41. Her aggressive intent is perfectly reflected in her boundary count, hitting 33 fours and clearing the boundary for 4 sixes.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott has stood out as a premier all-round force for The Blaze Women, specifically leaving her mark in the wickets column. In 7 matches, she bowled 28 overs—including a rare maiden—and snapped up 10 wickets. Her best figures of 4/17 stand out, and her control shines through with a steady economy rate of 6.28.
Kalea Moore
Kalea Moore has done a commendable job leading the line for Surrey Women, operating across 8 matches. She ground through 31 overs without letting up, picking up 8 wickets while giving away 200 runs. Her discipline is underscored by an economy rate of 6.45, backed up by a solid personal best layout of 3/21 in her spells.
Pitch:
Trent Bridge is famous for being a high-scoring venue where the short square boundaries often leave bowlers with very small margins for error. A fresh deck here typically gives top-order batters a massive advantage, though the initial freshness can provide a hint of lateral movement for disciplined new-ball bowlers.
Weather:
Nottingham will experience cloudy skies with a peak temperature of 17°C and a low of 12°C. There is a minimal 10% chance of daytime rain, and the wind will be a steady 10 mph, meaning overhead conditions will remain largely overcast but mostly dry during play.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Georgia Elwiss, Charley Phillips, Kirstie Gordon, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Grace Harris, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
Match Details:
Date – July 03, 2026
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube Channel

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