Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for Women’s Vitality Blast Tier 1 Matches – The Blaze Women vs Yorkshire Women, Surrey Women vs Lancashire Women, Essex Women vs Bears Women and Somerset Women vs Hampshire Women to be played on the 22nd of May, 2026, including preplay and live inplay prediction widgets.
Match Prediction – The Blaze v Yorkshire Women
The Blaze Women vs Yorkshire Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Start Time: 01:30 PM GMT | 07:00 PM IST | 02:30 PM Local.
Current Form:
The Blaze Women:
The Blaze Women enjoyed a fine season, losing out in the play-offs as they ended third in the previous season with eight wins and 42 points from their fourteen games.
Georgia Elwiss and Kathryn Bryce were their leading batters, while their bowling saw Kathryn Bryce dominate once more, with Sarah Glenn and Kirtie Gordon providing support.
Yorkshire Women:
Having made their way to the first Tier this year, the Yorkshire Women were unbeaten in the group stages last season before falling at the final hurdle.
Maddie Ward, Georgie Boyce and Lauren Winfield-Hill were excellent with the bat, while their bowling was led by Rachel Slater, Ria Fackrell and Claudie Cooper.
Players to Watch:
The Blaze Women:
Georgia Elwiss – the former England International found a new gear to her T20 cricket, scoring 504 runs at 28 while striking at 109.8 and scored five fifties in the last twelve months.
Kathryn Bryce – leading Scotland and having been a key player for the Blaze, she comes in good form in 2026 where she has scored 122 runs striking at 116.19 and has taken 12 wickets at 12.33, going at just 5.51 runs per over.
Kirstie Gordon – the left-arm spinner remains effective as ever, with Kirstie Gordon having picked up 28 wickets in her 22 games, averaging 18.71 and has struck once every 15.7 since 2025.
Yorkshire Women:
Sterre Kalis – in great form for the Netherlands this year, Sterre Kalis has made 154 runs in seven innings at 30.8 while striking at 104.76 and will be crucial once more.
Jess Jonassen – even though she is out of favour for Australia, Jess Jonassen remains amongst the leading players in the world, scoring 520 runs since 2025 at 23.63 while striking at 127.45 and has picked up 33 wickets at just 20.21.
Rachel Slater – she was vital for Scotland earlier this year in the qualification tournament for the World Cup, where Slater took seven wickets at 15.42 and went at just run-a-ball.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
The Blaze Women – 0 wins
Yorkshire Women – 2 wins
With the Yorkshire Women freshly promoted to Tier 1 of the Vitality Blast, they are yet to face off against any of the sides in the competition.
Venue Stats – Trent Bridge, Nottingham (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 146.0
2024 – 131.3
2025 – 138.6
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.43 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.93 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.77 wickets
The conditions have remained relatively steady at Trent Bridge for the batters, with the average first innings score last year having touched 139. There is an advantage in being able to bat first, winning 59% of their games.
The pitches here have offered more purchase for the spin bowlers when compared to the faster bowlers, with the spinners averaging 22.72 per dismissal and have struck once every 18.3 balls.
Squads:
The Blaze Women:
Marie Kelly ©, Amy Jones (WK), Sarah Bryce (WK), Ella Claridge (WK), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Charli Knott, Kirstie Gordon, Georgia Elwiss, Grace Ballinger, Cassidy McCarthy, Lucy Higham, Josie Groves, Georgie Boyce, Charley Phillips, Emma Jones, Michaela Kirk, Liv Baker, Amy Wheeler and Prisha Thanawala.
Yorkshire Women:
Lauren Winfield-Hill © (WK), Maddie Ward (WK), Jess Jonnassen, Georgie Boyce, Sarah Glenn, Sterre Kalis, Beth Langston, Ami Campbell, Claudie Cooper, Ria Fackrell, Jess Woolston, Rachel Slater, Hannah Rainey, Olivia Thomas, Erin Thomas, Rebecca Duckworth and Grace Hall.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Yorkshire Women
Who will win the match? — The Blaze Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze Women), Sterre Kalis (Yorkshire Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Kathryn Bryce (The Blaze Women), Jess Jonassen (Yorkshire Women)
Most Sixes — Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze Women), Jess Jonassen (Yorkshire Women)
Player of the Match — Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze Women)
Team Scores Batting First — The Blaze Women 150+, Yorkshire Women 140+
Match Prediction – Essex Women v Warwickshire Women
Essex Women vs Warwickshire Bears Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford.
Start Time: 01:00 PM GMT | 06:30 PM IST | 02:00 PM Local.
Current Form:
Essex Women:
It was a tough first season for the Essex Women who won just four games as they ended seventh in Tier 1 with just 19 points from their fourteen games.
Madeline Penna, Cordelia Griffith, Grace Scrivens and Lauren Winfield-Hill were the pick of the batters for Essex while their bowling was led by Eva Gray and Esmae MacGregor.
Warwickshire Bears Women:
The Warwickshire Women were the runners-up from the previous season, having gone down to Surrey at the final hurdle and will hope they can go one better this season.
Davina Perrin, Sterre Kalis, Natasha Wraith and Laura Harris were their leading batters while their bowling attack saw Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker and Emily Arlott do well.
Players to Watch:
Essex Women:
Abtaha Maqsood – amongst the best leg-spinners going around in the sport, Abtaha Maqsood has picked up 26 wickets at 20.23 since the previous season, striking once every 18.7 balls.
Esmae MacGregor – it has been a wonderful last twelve months for Esmae MacGregor signing her first full-time contract with Essex on the back of a great Blast season where she picked up 21 wickets in eleven games at 13.38.
Eva Gray – in great form in the last twelve months, Eva Gray has picked up 30 wickets at 25.63 and has been productive with the bat, scoring 138 runs while striking at 123.21.
Warwickshire Bears Women:
Davina Perrin – the highly rated youngster has been in good form in the previous year, with Davina Perrin scoring 755 runs at 25.16 during this period, striking at 135.79 and has scored an outstanding hundred in the Hundredz.
Millie Taylor – perhaps the most unique player going around, Millie Taylor bowls left-arm wrist-spin which has proven to be quite effective, having taken 28 wickets in her career so far at 18.89 and has struck once every 15.7 balls.
Emily Arlott – in the last twelve months, Em Arlott has enjoyed a wonderful run of form, picking up 36 wickets in twenty-one games at 15.94 and has scored 147 runs at 24.5.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
Both these sides have managed to win a game each against each other and the opening fixture of this season will decide which team has the lead between these two.
Venue Stats – Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 120.5
2024 – 156.5
2025 – 150.0
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.56 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.67 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.50 wickets
It has been easier for the batters with the short boundaries at Chelmsford, with the average first innings score here in the previous season having been 150. There is a massive advantage in batting first here, with 75% of the games won by sides that do so.
These conditions have provided wickets to both types of bowlers, the fast bowlers have been slightly more successful courtesy of their lower average and strike rate.
Squads:
Essex Women:
Grace Scrivens ©, Amara Carr (WK), Eva Gray, Esmae MacGregor, Jo Gardner, Cordelia Griffith, Jodi Grewcock, Sophia Smale, Abtaha Maqsood, Sophie Munro, Kate Coppack, Flo Miller, Lissy MacLeod, Ariana Dowse and Liberty Heap.
Warwickshire Bears Women:
Georgia Davis ©, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Natasha Wraith (WK), Abigail Freeborn (WK), Emily Arlott, Issy Wong, Davina Perrin, Katie George, Hannah Baker, Charis Pavely, Millie Taylor, Alexa Stonehouse, Amu Surenkumar, Mary Taylor, Meg Austin, Phoebe Brett, Bethan Ellis and Chloe Brewer.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Essex Women
Who will win the match? — Essex Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Jo Gardner (Essex Women), Georgia Redmayne (Warwickshire Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Esmae MacGregor (Essex Women), Millie Taylor (Warwickshire Women)
Most Sixes — Grace Scrivens (Essex Women), Davina Perrin (Warwickshire Women)
Player of the Match — Esmae MacGregor (Essex Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Essex Women 150+, Warwickshire Women 150+
Match Prediction – Somerset Women v Hampshire Women
Somerset Women vs Hampshire Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton.
Start Time: 01:30 PM GMT | 07:00 PM IST | 02:30 PM Local.
Current Form:
Somerset Women:
It was a difficult debut season for the Somerset Women who managed to win just one out of their fourteen games in the previous season, having ended at rock-bottom.
Amanda-Jade Wellington, Fran Wilson and Rebecca Odgers were their leading run-scorers while their bowling was led by Mollie Robbins and Charlie Dean.
Hampshire Women:
The four consecutive losses to end their season meant the Hampshire Women ended their season placed sixth, just above Somerset and Essex.
Ella McCaughan was their leading batter, while Freya Kemp, Maia Bouchier and Georgia Adams made contributions too, their bowling saw Rebecca Tyson, Freya Davies and Georgia Adams do the heavy-lifting.
Players to Watch:
Somerset Women:
Mollie Robbins – impressive with the ball since the start of the last season, Mollie Robbins has picked up 15 wickets at 17.6 while striking once every 13.6 balls.
Rebecca Odgers – she was amongst the leading run-scorers for the Somerset Women last season, making 224 runs at 18.66 while striking at 116.66.
Anika Learoyd – the Australian has been in great form leading into this tournament, with Anika Learoyd having amde 391 runs in the last twelve months, averaging 39.1 and has struck at 122.57, including performances for Australia A.
Hampshire Women:
Ella McCaughan – it has been an incredible last twelve months for Ella McCaughan who has scored 327 runs in just five innings, averaging 81.75 and has struck at 153.52.
Georgia Adams – the captain has scored 270 runs at 27, striking at 106.71 while playing anchor since the start of last season and has taken 22 wickets at 25, striking once every 19.6 balls.
Rebecca Tyson – her left-arm orthodox spin has fetched her 19 wickets in sixteen games in the last twelve months, averaging 22.63 per dismissal while having struck once every 17.1 balls.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
Somerset Women – 0 wins
Hampshire Women – 2 wins
The Somerset Women and Hampshire Women have gone up against each other twice so far in the history of the competition where the Hampshire Women have come out on top twice.
Venue Stats – The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 140.0
2024 – 151.0
2025 – 140.6
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.91 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.64 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.24 wickets
The conditions at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton have remained steady, with the average first innings score here in the last three seasons close to the mid 140s. There is an advantage in batting second, with 54% games won by sides that do so.
It has been slightly better for a spin bowler at Taunton, who average 21.21 per dismissal and have gone at 6.7 runs per over, while the fast bowlers have been slightly more expensive, going at 7.4 an over.
Squads:
Somerset Women:
Sophie Luff ©, Katie Jones (WK), Jess Hazell (WK), Heather Knight, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Anika Learoyd, Alex Griffiths, Chloe Skelton, Niamh Holland, Ellie Anderson, Rebecca Odgers, Olivia Barnes, Erin Vukusic, Emma Corney, Mollie Robbins, Bea Willis, Lola Harris and Ruby Davis.
Hampshire Women:
Georgia Adams ©, Rhianna Southby (WK), Pippa Sproul (WK), Lauren Bell, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Georgia Adams, Linsey Smith, Ella McCaughan, Naomi Dattani, Rebecca Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Abi Norgrove, Poppy Tulloch, Nancy Harman, Megan Sturge, Ava Lee, Francesca Sweet, Hannah Hardwick and Daisy Mullan.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Hampshire Women
Who will win the match? — Hampshire Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Sophie Luff (Somerset Women), Ella McCaughan (Hampshire Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Mollie Robbins (Somerset Women), Amanda-Jade Wellington (Hampshire Women)
Most Sixes — Anika Learoyd (Somerset Women), Ella McCaughan (Hampshire Women)
Player of the Match — Amanda-Jade Wellington (Hampshire Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Somerset Women 130+, Hampshire Women 150+
Match Prediction – Surrey Women v Lancashire Women
Surrey Women vs Lancashire Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at Kennington Oval, London.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: Kennington Oval, London.
Start Time: 01:15 PM GMT | 06:45 PM IST | 02:15 PM Local.
Current Form:
Surrey Women:
The defending champions of the previous season, Surrey Women were dominant last year, winning eleven out of their games, and lost just one game all season.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Paige Scholfield, Grace Harris and Kira Chathli were the pick of the batters for Surrey while their bowling was led by Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Danielle Gregory and Kalea Moore.
Lancashire Women:
It was a season with a lot of positives for the Lancashire Women, having ended fourth last season with seven wins and six losses in their fourteen games.
Emma Lamb was the pick of their batters while Ailsa Lister, Eve Jones and Seren Smale also made contributions, their bowling was led by Alana King and Tara Norris.
Players to Watch:
Surrey Women:
Laura Harris – it has been a destructive last twelve months for Laura Harris, scoring three of her six career fifties, where she has made 656 runs while striking at 203.72.
Ryana MacDonald-Gay – the last twelve months have seen her go at just 6.85 runs per over while taking 21 wickets, averaging 18.76 as she struck once every 16.4 balls.
Kira Chathli – her batting has gone up a notch over the last twelve months, keeping wickets, she has also scored 483 runs at 21.95, but the key has been her strike rate of 140.4.
Lancashire Women:
Darcey Carter – the Scottish all-rounder has picked up nine wickets at 25.44 in the last twelve months, while scriubg 442 runs with the bat at a healthy average of 29.46.
Tara Norris – her left-arm seam has brought Tara Norris great rewards since the start of the previous season, with Norris taking 37 wickets during this period at just 14.75 and has gone at 6.39 runs per over.
Ailsa Lister – the Scottish wicketkeeper-batter knows how to monster a ball, scoring 282 runs in the previous season while striking at 148.82 with a penchant for sixes.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
Surrey Women – 1 win
Lancashire Women – 1 win
Both these sides have managed to win a game each against each other and the opening fixture of this season will decide which team has the lead between these two.
Venue Stats – Kennington Oval, London (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 134.2
2024 – 125.8
2025 – 162.2
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.86 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.50 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.09 wickets
The pitches at the Kennington Oval have been amongst the most batting friendly of the venues in the country with the average first innings score here having been 162.2. There is a reason to bat first here with 60.7% of the games won by sides that do so.
There is not a lot between the fast bowlers and the spin bowlers at the Kennington Oval, with both bowling types having enjoyed an equal amount of success between them.
Squads:
Surrey Women:
Bryony Smith ©, Kira Chathli (WK), Jemima Spence (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Laura Harris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Dani Gregory, Paige Scholfield, Phoebe Franklin, Alice Monaghan, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Prinayaz Chatterji, Kalea Moore, Aylish Cranstone, Bethan Miles, Charlotte Lambert, Emily Burke and Izzy Sudhu.
Lancashire Women:
Ellie Threlkeld © (WK), Ailsa Lister (WK), Seren Smale (WK), Alice Clarke (WK), Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Meg Lanning, Mahika Gaur, Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Tara Norris, Grace Potts, Fi Morris, Darcey Carter, Hannah Jones, Grace Johnson, Sophie Morris, Olivia Bell, Danni Collins and Tilly Kesteven.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Lancashire Women
Who will win the match? — Surrey Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Kira Chathli (Surrey Women), Meg Lanning (Lancashire Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Ryana MacDonald-Gay (Surrey Women), Tara Norris (Lancashire Women)
Most Sixes — Kira Chathli (Surrey Women), Meg Lanning (Lancashire Women)
Player of the Match — Kira Chathli (Surrey Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Surrey Women 160+, Lancashire Women 150+
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