Yorkshire come into this game sitting seventh in the standings with 15 points, having registered three wins from their 11 outings in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026. While they are lower down the ladder, their recent momentum tells a different story. They face a formidable challenge in The Blaze, who are currently placed fourth with 30 points after clinching seven victories, making this a battle between a rising lower-table side and a top-four contender.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Lauren Winfield-Hill
Lauren Winfield-Hill showed flashes of absolute brilliance for Yorkshire, scoring 264 runs across her 10 innings. She wasn’t afraid to take the attack to the bowlers, striking at a healthy 132.66 and dispatching 43 boundaries along the way. Her campaign was highlighted by an agonizingly close brush with a century, falling just short at a spectacular 92.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott put together an outstanding all-round campaign for the Blaze, making major impacts with both bat and ball. Over 11 matches, she anchored the middle order with 299 runs at an average of 33.22, including three half-centuries and a best of 63 not out. If that wasn’t enough, she was an absolute force with the ball, tearing through lineups to claim 20 wickets, headlined by a stunning six-wicket haul of 6 for 25.
Jess Jonassen
Jess Jonassen brought her immense experience to the Yorkshire bowling attack, featuring in 11 matches and sending down 39 overs. She proved to be a reliable wicket-taking option by accounting for 12 dismissals over the course of the tournament. Though she went for a bit more than 7.5 runs an over, her knack for breakthroughs was evident, best shown by a fine spell of 3 for 25.
Grace Ballinger
Despite playing in only 7 matches for the Blaze, Grace Ballinger made every single appearance count with some highly efficient bowling. She picked up 13 wickets in just 26 overs, boasting an impressive average of 11.76 and a tidy economy rate of 5.88. Her ability to restrict runs while threatening the stumps was a major asset, featuring a best performance of 3 for 24.
Pitch:
A dynamic surface heavily dictated by overhead conditions. When the sun is out, it’s a solid batting track with good carry, but the moment it’s overcast, the ball swings dramatically. It generally favors seam bowlers who can exploit the persistent lateral movement.
Weather:
Primarily clear skies and very warm, seeing daytime highs hit around 78°F (26°C). The clear overhead conditions promise a complete and uninterrupted game of cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgie Boyce, Claudie Cooper, Jess Jonassen, Sterre Kalis, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Sarah Glenn
Match Details:
Date – July 12, 2026
Time – 4:00 PM IST
Venue – Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast – ECB App, Website & County YouTube channel
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