Womens T20 Blast 2026 | 28-Jun-2026 06:30 PM | County Ground Chelmsford
ESW 136/9 (20)
TBW 137/1 (15.5)
The Blaze Women won by 9 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charli Knott* | 54 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 154.29 |
| Marie Kelly | 55 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 125 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Munro* | 2.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.53 |
| Anneke Bosch | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Last Wicket:Tammy Beaumont b Esmae MacGregor 21(17) - 42/1 in 5.1 ov.
Essex Women vs The Blaze Women
Essex Women — Innings 1 (136/9 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryony Gillgrass c Emma Jones b Charli Knott | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 88.89 | |
| Alice Macleod c Ella Claridge b Maria Andrews | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Anneke Bosch lbw b G Elwiss | 21 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 131.25 | |
| Joanne Gardner c Marie Kelly b Lucy Higham | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 62.5 | |
| Liberty Heap c Josie Groves b Lucy Higham | 46 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 148.39 | |
| Amelie Bishop c Emma Jones b Lucy Higham | 20 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 | |
| Ariana Dowse (wk) c Emma Jones b G Elwiss | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 53.33 | |
| Sophie Munro run out (Charli Knott) | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 128.57 | |
| Eva Gray (c) c Ella Claridge b Charli Knott | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125 | |
| Kate Coppack not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Esmae MacGregor not out | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 5 | Total: 10 | |||||
| Total | 136 | 9 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Andrews | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 |
| Georgia Elwiss | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Charli Knott | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Lucy Higham | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Emma Jones | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Josie Groves | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Bryony Gillgrass & Alice Macleod | 5 | 6 |
| Bryony Gillgrass & Bosch | 10 | 7 |
| Joanne Gardner & Bosch | 5 | 8 |
| Liberty Heap & Bosch | 35 | 28 |
| Liberty Heap & Amelie Bishop | 42 | 33 |
| Ariana Dowse & Amelie Bishop | 21 | 22 |
| Ariana Dowse & Sophie Munro | 4 | 6 |
| Eva Gray & Sophie Munro | 11 | 7 |
| Kate Coppack & Sophie Munro | 0 | 1 |
| Kate Coppack & Esmae MacGregor | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alice Macleod | 0.6 | 5 |
| 2 | Bryony Gillgrass | 2.1 | 15 |
| 3 | Joanne Gardner | 3.3 | 20 |
| 4 | Anneke Bosch | 8.1 | 55 |
| 5 | Liberty Heap | 13.4 | 97 |
| 6 | Amelie Bishop | 17.2 | 118 |
| 7 | Ariana Dowse | 18.2 | 122 |
| 8 | Eva Gray | 19.3 | 133 |
| 9 | Sophie Munro | 19.4 | 133 |
The Blaze Women — Innings 2 (137/1 in 15.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Kelly (c) not out | 55 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 125 | |
| Tammy Beaumont b Esmae MacGregor | 21 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 123.53 | |
| Charli Knott not out | 54 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 154.29 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 137 | 1 wkts, 15.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Georgia Elwiss, Emma Jones, Prisha Thanawala, Ella Claridge (wk), Michaela Kirk, Lucy Higham, Josie Groves, Maria Andrews | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Munro | 2.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Kate Coppack | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Eva Gray | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Esmae MacGregor | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Bryony Gillgrass | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| Anneke Bosch | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
| Joanne Gardner | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Marie Kelly & Tammy Beaumont | 42 | 31 |
| Marie Kelly & Charli Knott | 95 | 64 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tammy Beaumont | 5.1 | 42 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex Women vs The Blaze |
|---|---|
| Series | Womens T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 28-Jun-2026 06:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Chelmsford |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Essex Women vs The Blaze (ESS-W vs BLA-W)
Essex Women will face The Blaze in a thrilling match on 28-Jun-2026 in Womens T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground Chelmsford at 06:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
Essex Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while The Blaze remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Womens T20 Blast 2026.
The pitch at County Ground Chelmsford is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Essex Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while The Blaze will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex Women batting and The Blaze bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Essex Women showcase its strengths, or will The Blaze pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 28-Jun-2026 to find out the answer!
