Surrey Women come into this Women’s T20 Blast 2026 game holding a comfortable third place on the points table, sitting with 28 points from their 10 matches so far after securing six wins, three losses, and a tie. On the other hand, Warwickshire Women are languishing near the bottom in seventh position. They have collected just 13 points from their 10 outings, managing only three victories against seven defeats, which leaves them desperate for a quick turnaround to salvage their campaign.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Bryony Smith
Bryony Smith has been a crucial top-order presence for Surrey Women, featuring in 10 matches and scoring 281 runs. While she hasn’t crossed into triple digits, she has consistently laid strong foundations with 3 half-centuries and a solid top score of 71. Operating at a brisk strike rate of 133.17, she has kept the scoreboard moving efficiently by finding the boundary often, smashing 45 fours and 4 sixes so far.
Abby Freeborn
Representing Warwickshire Women, Abby Freeborn has put together an impressive campaign across her 10 appearances with 315 runs to her name. Showing excellent composure, she holds a healthy average of 35.00 and has crossed the fifty-run mark on 4 occasions. Her standout performance was a brilliant, unbeaten 86, demonstrating her ability to anchor an innings while maintaining a strike rate of 132.91.
Kalea Moore
Kalea Moore has emerged as a frontline strike weapon for Surrey Women, picking up 13 wickets across her 10 matches. She has shouldered a heavy workload of 38 overs, keeping things relatively tight with an economy rate of 6.44. Her absolute masterpiece this season was a phenomenal five-wicket haul, finishing with best figures of 5/22 to completely dismantle the opposition.
Mary Taylor
Mary Taylor has provided vital breakthroughs for Warwickshire Women, snaring 12 wickets in her 10 games this season. Bowling 33.2 overs, she has maintained a strike rate of 16.66, meaning she averages a wicket nearly every two and a half overs. Though her economy sits a bit higher at 8.07, her ability to break partnerships is evident, highlighted by the best bowling performance of 3/22.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Kennington Oval in London is traditionally a batting-friendly paradise known for its firm, true bounce and incredibly fast outfield. While seamers can exploit light grass cover and some lateral movement, the surface quickly flattens out to favor stroke-makers.
Weather:
The conditions will be sunny with a high temperature of 33°C, a low of 19°C, 42% humidity, and a 0% chance of rain, accompanied by northwest winds at 3 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Alice Capsey, Bryony Smith, Emma Jones, Paige Scholfield, Danielle Gregory, Kalea Moore, Chloe Brewer, Meg Austin, Amuruthaa Surenkumar, Bethan Ellis, Charis Pavely, Millie Taylor
Match Details:
Date – July 8, 2026
Time – 6:45 PM IST
Venue – Kennington Oval, London
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube channel
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