Womens T20 Blast 2026 | 07-Jul-2026 10:30 PM | County Ground Chelmsford
ESW 177/5 (20)
STW 178/8 (19.5)
Somerset Women won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niamh Fiona Holland* | 92 | 52 | 15 | 0 | 176.92 |
| Maddie Russell | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmae MacGregor* | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.78 |
| Sophie Munro | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
Last Wicket:Olivia Barnes c Ariana Dowse b Esmae MacGregor 4(5) - 175/8 in 19.3 ov.
Essex Women vs Somerset Women
Essex Women — Innings 1 (177/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Scrivens (c) lbw b Chloe Skelton | 73 | 51 | 11 | 0 | 143.14 | |
| Anneke Bosch c Niamh Holland b Erin Vukusic | 18 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 163.64 | |
| Sophia Smale c Lola Harris b Erin Vukusic | 43 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 148.28 | |
| Jodi Grewcock not out | 15 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 166.67 | |
| Liberty Heap c Anika Learoyd b Chloe Skelton | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Joanne Gardner c Alex Griffiths b Erin Vukusic | 19 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 105.56 | |
| Bryony Gillgrass not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 4 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 177 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sophie Munro, Ariana Dowse (wk), Eva Gray, Esmae MacGregor | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddie Russell | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Alex Griffiths | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Chloe Skelton | 3 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 9.3 |
| Erin Vukusic | 4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 7.8 |
| Olivia Barnes | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 8.2 |
| Niamh Fiona Holland | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Lola Harris | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Scrivens & Bosch | 43 | 30 |
| Grace Scrivens & Sophia Smale | 99 | 60 |
| Grace Scrivens & Jodi Grewcock | 0 | 1 |
| Liberty Heap & Jodi Grewcock | 0 | 1 |
| Joanne Gardner & Jodi Grewcock | 32 | 26 |
| Bryony Gillgrass & Jodi Grewcock | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anneke Bosch | 4.6 | 43 |
| 2 | Sophia Smale | 14.6 | 142 |
| 3 | Grace Scrivens | 15.1 | 142 |
| 4 | Liberty Heap | 15.2 | 142 |
| 5 | Joanne Gardner | 19.4 | 174 |
Somerset Women — Innings 2 (178/8 in 19.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Odgers c Sophia Smale b Sophie Munro | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sophie Luff (c) c Bryony Gillgrass b Sophie Munro | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 100 | |
| Anika Learoyd b Eva Gray | 35 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 152.17 | |
| Niamh Fiona Holland not out | 92 | 52 | 15 | 0 | 176.92 | |
| Alex Griffiths c Anneke Bosch b Grace Scrivens | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Jess Hazell (wk) b Esmae MacGregor | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Chloe Skelton c Eva Gray b Esmae MacGregor | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Lola Harris b Esmae MacGregor | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22.22 | |
| Olivia Barnes c Ariana Dowse b Esmae MacGregor | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Maddie Russell not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 19 | Total: 25 | |||||
| Total | 178 | 8 wkts, 19.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Erin Vukusic | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Munro | 4 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Eva Gray | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
| Sophia Smale | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Jodi Grewcock | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Grace Scrivens | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Esmae MacGregor | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 6.8 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Odgers & Sophie Luff | 0 | 1 |
| Anika Learoyd & Sophie Luff | 15 | 13 |
| Anika Learoyd & Niamh Holland | 32 | 22 |
| Alex Griffiths & Niamh Holland | 30 | 16 |
| Jess Hazell & Niamh Holland | 36 | 21 |
| Chloe Skelton & Niamh Holland | 32 | 20 |
| Lola Harris & Niamh Holland | 14 | 14 |
| Olivia Barnes & Niamh Holland | 16 | 10 |
| Maddie Russell & Niamh Holland | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rebecca Odgers | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2 | Sophie Luff | 2.2 | 15 |
| 3 | Anika Learoyd | 5.6 | 47 |
| 4 | Alex Griffiths | 8.4 | 77 |
| 5 | Jess Hazell | 12.1 | 113 |
| 6 | Chloe Skelton | 15.3 | 145 |
| 7 | Lola Harris | 17.5 | 159 |
| 8 | Olivia Barnes | 19.3 | 175 |
Match Info
| Match | Essex Women vs Somerset-Women |
|---|---|
| Series | Womens T20 Blast 2026 |
| Time | 07-Jul-2026 10:30 PM |
| Venue | County Ground Chelmsford |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Essex Women vs Somerset-Women (ESS-W vs SOM-W)
Essex Women will face Somerset-Women in a thrilling match on 07-Jul-2026 in Womens T20 Blast 2026. The match will be played at County Ground Chelmsford at 10:30 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 Somerset-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 Somerset-Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Essex Women batting and Somerset-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 Somerset-Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on Sony Sports Network on 07-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
