A traditional rivalry in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026 takes place at the bottom end of the table as eighth-placed Yorkshire Women prepare to face ninth-placed Lancashire Women. Yorkshire have picked up 10 points from their 10 games so far, hovering just above the bottom spot thanks to a couple of recent wins. Lancashire find themselves rooted to the very baseline of the standings with 9 points, having managed only two wins from their 10 fixtures alongside a disappointing run of defeats.
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning has brought all her experience to Lancashire, accumulating 344 runs across 10 matches at a strong average of 43.00. Her scoring has been fast and impactful, striking at 143.93 with 3 half-centuries and a top score of 81*. She has been one of the clean hitters of the tournament, clearing the ropes for 9 sixes alongside 39 boundaries.
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Lauren Winfield-Hill has provided plenty of flair for Yorkshire, scoring 260 runs in her 9 innings. She fell just agonizingly short of a century, bowing out on 99 for her highest score of the season. Operating at a strike rate of 136.12, she has anchored her side’s batting by hitting 43 fours and recording one half-century.
Vinali Weerappuli
Vinali Weerappuli has made a strong impression for Lancashire, taking 12 wickets in just 8 appearances. She has bowled 28.5 overs, bowling a maiden and giving away runs at a very respectable economy of 6.48. Her average sits at 15.58, aided by an excellent best bowling performance of 3/13.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen has used her vast experience to deliver a highly effective campaign for Yorkshire, playing 10 matches and bowling 35 overs. She has scalped 10 wickets at an average of 27.20 and a strike rate of 21.00. Her control over the game is reflected in an economy rate of 7.77, with a personal best spell of 3/25.
Pitch:
Old Trafford is easily the fastest, bounciest pitch in England. It dries out quickly, it is a dream destination for express pace bowlers who love hitting the deck hard, and it historically offers more sharp, bouncing turn for spinners.
Weather:
Manchester will experience bright and clear weather with temperatures reaching a very warm 29°C. The conditions promise a
Fantasy Playing XI:
Emma Lamb, Katie Mack, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris, Ines Blackwell, Claudie Cooper, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Lauren Winfield-Hill
Match Details:
Date – July 10, 2026
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube channel
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