Womens T20 Blast 2026 | 31-May-2026 04:00 PM | County Ground Chelmsford
LSW 128/8 (20)
ESW 132/4 (17.5)
Essex Women won by 6 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Macleod* | 54 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 138.46 |
| Sophia Smale | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinali Weerappuli* | 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Kate Cross | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
Last Wicket:Florence Miller b Vinali Weerappuli 10(10) - 127/4 in 17.3 ov.
Essex Women vs Lancashire Women
Lancashire Women — Innings 1 (128/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eve Jones c Grace Scrivens b Kate Coppack | 22 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 183.33 | |
| Meg Lanning c Kate Coppack b Sophie Munro | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Danielle Collins lbw b Grace Scrivens | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 140 | |
| Grace Johnson b Eva Gray | 12 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 63.16 | |
| Eleanor Threlkeld (c) (wk) st Amara Carr b Grace Scrivens | 26 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 | |
| Seren Smale run out (Joanne Gardner/Amara Carr) | 20 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 95.24 | |
| Fi Morris c Amara Carr b Grace Scrivens | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Kate Cross not out | 19 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 100 | |
| Grace Potts run out (Sophia Smale) | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 87.5 | |
| Hannah Jones not out | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 128 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Vinali Weerappuli | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Munro | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Eva Gray | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Grace Scrivens | 4 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 5.8 |
| Kate Coppack | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Sophia Smale | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Eve Jones & Meg Lanning | 1 | 4 |
| Eve Jones & Collins | 31 | 19 |
| Eve Jones & Grace Johnson | 7 | 6 |
| Threlkeld & Grace Johnson | 19 | 21 |
| Threlkeld & Seren Smale | 35 | 33 |
| Fi Morris & Seren Smale | 0 | 1 |
| Cross & Seren Smale | 8 | 11 |
| Cross & Grace Potts | 11 | 15 |
| Cross & Hannah Jones | 15 | 10 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meg Lanning | 0.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Danielle Collins | 3.5 | 32 |
| 3 | Eve Jones | 4.5 | 39 |
| 4 | Grace Johnson | 8.2 | 58 |
| 5 | Eleanor Threlkeld | 13.5 | 93 |
| 6 | Fi Morris | 13.6 | 93 |
| 7 | Seren Smale | 15.5 | 102 |
| 8 | Grace Potts | 18.2 | 113 |
Essex Women — Innings 2 (132/4 in 17.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Scrivens (c) c Seren Smale b Grace Potts | 19 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 105.56 | |
| Alice Macleod not out | 54 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 138.46 | |
| Jodi Grewcock c Meg Lanning b Kate Cross | 39 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 121.88 | |
| Joanne Gardner c Kate Cross b Vinali Weerappuli | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Florence Miller b Vinali Weerappuli | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Sophia Smale not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | Wides: 2 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 132 | 4 wkts, 17.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Cordelia Griffith, Amara Carr (wk), Sophie Munro, Eva Gray, Kate Coppack | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Potts | 3 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Kate Cross | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Grace Johnson | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9 |
| Hannah Jones | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Vinali Weerappuli | 3.5 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 7.3 |
| Fi Morris | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Scrivens & Alice Macleod | 40 | 31 |
| Jodi Grewcock & Alice Macleod | 66 | 51 |
| Joanne Gardner & Alice Macleod | 6 | 9 |
| Florence Miller & Alice Macleod | 15 | 14 |
| Sophia Smale & Alice Macleod | 5 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Scrivens | 5.1 | 40 |
| 2 | Jodi Grewcock | 13.4 | 106 |
| 3 | Joanne Gardner | 15.1 | 112 |
| 4 | Florence Miller | 17.3 | 127 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex Women vs Lancashire Women |
|---|---|
| Series | Womens T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 31-May-2026 04:00 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Chelmsford |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Essex Women vs Lancashire Women (ESS-W vs LAN-W)
Essex Women will face Lancashire Women in a thrilling match on 31-May-2026 in Womens T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground Chelmsford at 04:00 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 Lancashire Women 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 Lancashire Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex Women batting and Lancashire Women 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 Lancashire Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 31-May-2026 to find out the answer!
