Check out all the Preview Stats and AI Predictive Form Guide for Women’s Vitality Blast Tier 2 Matches – Derbyshire Women vs Sussex Women, Gloucestershire Women vs Glamorgan Women, Leicestershire Women vs Worcestershire Women and Middlesex Women vs Kent Women to be played on the 22nd of May, 2026
Match Prediction – Derbyshire Women v Sussex Women
Derbyshire Women vs Sussex Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby.
Start Time: 01:30 PM GMT | 07:00 PM IST | 02:30 PM Local.
Current Form:
Derbyshire Women:
It was a difficult season for the Derbyshire Women who won just two out of their six games and went on a five game losing streak that meant they ended bottom table in the North Group.
Ella Porter, Jess Couser and Lara Shaw were the leading batters for the Derbyshire Women last year while their bowling saw Maria Andrews and Rhiannon Knowling-Davies do the job.
Sussex Women:
They missed out on a spot in the playoffs because of just a singular win, but they will take the spirit and hope for a better showing this season.
Rachel King, Chiara Green, Nancy Harman and Izzy Collis were their best batters with their bowling attack led by Chiara Green, Jasmine Westley and Ava Lee.
Players to Watch:
Derbyshire Women:
Ella Porter – playing the role of the anchor, Ella Porter scored 143 runs at 28.6 as she struck at 81.25 and she bowled five economical overs, going at 5 an over.
Rhiannon Knowling-Davies – she was their leading wicket-taker in the previous season, having picked up eleven wickets in eight games at just 18.72.
Jess Couser – the leading run-scorer for the Derbyshire Women, Jess Couser made 176 runs in eight games at 22 and was quick as she struck at 128.46.
Sussex Women:
Chiara Green – it was an all-round contribution from the captain in Chiara Green who scored 82 runs at 13.66 and picked up eight wickets at 19.25.
Izzy Collis – she was impressive last season with Izzy Collis having made 154 runs in her seven games, averaging 22 as she played the role of an anchor striking at 95.06.
Phoebe Wilkinson – even though she did not play a lot last season, Phoebe Wilkinson was impressive in her three games, scoring 60 runs at 30 while striking at 109.09.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
These two teams are yet to face off against one another and have no historical head-to-head record.
Venue Stats – The Central Co-op County Ground, Derby (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 117.0
2024 – 131.8
2025 – 133.0
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 1.76 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.50 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.60 wickets
The County Ground in Derby has historically been a venue where batting has been a bit difficult, with the average first innings score in 2025 just 133. There is a significant advantage in being able to chase at the venue with 78% of the games won by sides batting second.
These conditions have been more helpful for the spin bowlers, who average 18.77 in these conditions while the fast bowlers average 22.2 and have a better economy than quicks as well.
Squads:
Derbyshire Women:
Adrianna Darlow ©, Ellie Nightingale (WK), Matilda Atherton-Gater (WK), Lara Shaw, Frances Lonsdale, Emily Hughes, Aamna Khan, Rebecca Duckworth, Sophia McCollum, Tash Allen, Ella Porter, Jess Couser, Malisha Tennakoon, Prisha Bedi, Lauren Kenvyn, Harriett Parkin, Ria Fackrell, Gemma Rose, Rhiannon Knowling-Davies, Beth Slater, Maria Andrews, Liv Baker, Caitlin McDonald and Francesca Clarke.
Sussex Women:
Chiara Green ©, Mollie Adam (WK), Beth Harvey, Faye Mullins, Lottie Curling, Izzy Collis, Indigo Gentry, Kali-Ann Docherty, Anna Buckle, Talitha Stanley, Maya Champion, Eve O’Neill, Anna Lewis and Phoebe Wilkinson.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Sussex Women
Who will win the match? — Derbyshire Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Jess Couser (Derbyshire Women), Chiara Green (Sussex Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Rhiannon Knowling-Davies (Derbyshire Women), Chiara Green (Sussex Women)
Most Sixes — Jess Couser (Derbyshire Women), Phoebe Wilkinson (Sussex Women)
Player of the Match — Rhiannon Knowling-Davies (Derbyshire Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Derbyshire Women 130+, Sussex Women 120+
Match Prediction – Gloucestershire Women v Glamorgan Women
Gloucestershire Women vs Glamorgan Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
Start Time: 02:00 PM GMT | 07:30 PM IST | 03:00 PM Local.
Current Form:
Gloucestershire Women:
It was a maiden season to forget for the Gloucestershire Women, as they won just one game all season, the only team to notch just one victory through the year.
Prarthana Reddy, Georgina Start and Melissa Story were the pick of the batters from Gloucestershire while their bowling was led by Liv Daniels and Caitlin Belcher.
Glamorgan Women:
The Glamorgan Women enjoyed a fairly successful season as they made it to the playoffs having ended second in the South Group with five wins to their name.
Bethan Gammon, Daisy Jeanes, Lauren Parfitt and Bea Ellis were impressive with the bat, while their bowling was led by Gemma Porter, Poppy Walker and Poppy Tulloch.
Players to Watch:
Gloucestershire Women:
Prathana Reddy – she was the leading run-scorer in the previous season with Prarthana Reddy having made 159 runs in her eight games, averaging 19.87 and she struck at 92.44.
Liv Daniels – the captain was the leading wicket-taker for the Gloucestershire Women in the previous season with Liv Daniels having taken seven wickets in seven games at 22.8.
Georgina Start – she was the ball-striker in the side, with Georgina Start having scored 114 runs in six innings at 22.8 while she struck at a rapid 129.54.
Glamorgan Women:
Bethan Gammon – she was the pick of the batters for the Glamorgan Women, with Gammon scoring 221 runs at 35.16 while she struck at 134.39.
Gemma Porter – she picked up nine wickets in her eight innings, averaging just 15.77 per dismissal and she was clinical, averaging just 4.5 runs per over conceded.
Daisy Jeanes – impressive last season, scoring 96 runs at 32 while having struck at 150, Jeanes comes into this season in good form in the fifty over format.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
These two teams are yet to face off against one another and have no historical head-to-head record.
Venue Stats – Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 135.0
2024 – 134.5
2025 – 159.0
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 2.00 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 3.38 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 1.62 wickets
It has become easier for the batters to score runs at Bristol with the average first innings score at the venue in the previous year havin been 159. The data suggests batting first is a wise option, with 67% of the games won by sides that do so.
These conditions have been more helpful for the spin bowlers, who average 23.64 at this venue, going at just 6.75 runs per over when compared to the quicks who go at 7.28 runs per over.
Squads:
Gloucestershire Women:
Liv Daniels ©, Meg Ahearne, Caitlin Belcher, Alice Bird, Abi Bryan, Lucy Bull, Katie Dolman, Emily Geach, Becca Halliday, Bella Herring, Alice Hill, Izzy Patel, Char Phillips, Charlie Phillips, Prarthana Reddy, Sophie Smith-Graham, Georgina Start, Melissa Story and Maddie White.
Glamorgan Women:
Lauren Parfitt ©, Georgia Parfitt (WK), Katy Cobb, Bea Ellis, Bethan Gammon, Eve Jackson, Daisy Jeanes, Sara Phillips, Nicole Reid, Flo Sharman, Anna-Mae Shearn, Poppy Walker and Gemma Porter.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Glamorgan Women
Who will win the match? — Glamorgan Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Prarthana Reddy (Gloucestershire Women), Daisy Jeanes (Glamorgan Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Liv Daniels (Gloucestershire Women), Gemma Porter (Glamorgan Women)
Most Sixes — Georgina Start (Gloucestershire Women), Daisy Jeanes (Glamorgan Women)
Player of the Match — Daisy Jeanes (Glamorgan Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Gloucestershire Women 130+, Glamorgan Women 150+
Match Prediction – Middlesex Women v Kent Women
Middlesex Women vs Kent Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at Lord’s, London.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: Lord’s, London.
Start Time: 01:15 PM GMT | 06:15 PM IST | 02:15 PM Local.
Current Form:
Middlesex Women:
The title winners from the last season, they beat the Yorkshire Women in the final the previous year to win the title and will want to continue their good form.
Saskia Horley, Finty Trussler and Issy Routledge have been impressive with the bat while their bowling saw Saskia Horley, Hannah Davis and Anaya Patel do the job.
Kent Women:
It was a difficult maiden season for the Kent Women who ended fourth in the South Group, having only managed to win two games while losing five.
Elsa Barnfather, Amy Gordon and Coco Streets were the pick of the batters for the Kent Women while their bowling was led by Isabella James and Amy Gordon.
Players to Watch:
Middlesex Women:
Anaya Patel – she was slightly more expensive, but she struck quickly with Patel taking a wicket once every 15 balls, averaging 17.37 for her eight wickets in six games.
Saskia Horley – the captain of the Middlesex Women she enjoyed a fine all-round season last time, averaging 49.4 with the bat while striking at 126.66 and has picked up 12 wickets with the ball at 18.83.
Hannah Davis – impressive with the ball as she went at under run-a-ball, Hannah Davis picked up nine wickets in seven games at 13.55 and struck once every 15.5 balls.
Kent Women:
Elsa Barnfeather – she was the leading batter for the Kent Women, with Barnfeather scoring 136 runs at 22.66 in seven innings while she struck at 119.29.
Amy Gordon – contributing with the bat and the ball, Amy Gordon picked up five wickets at 20.4 going at under run-a-ball and she scored 115 runs at 19.16 with the bat.
Isabella James – she was the most successful bowler for Kent from the previous season with Isabella James having taken seven wickets in seven games at 20.14.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
Middlesex Women – 0 wins
Kent Women – 1 win
There has been just one fixture between these two sides, where the Kent Women prevailed quite comfortably with seven wickets in hand.
Venue Stats – Lord’s, London (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 131.5
2024 – 130.6
2025 – 126.2
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 2.05 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.50 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 2.67 wickets
It has certainly become a bit more difficult for the batters in these conditions as the time has passed on with the average first innings score sitting at 126.2. There is a major reason to bat second, with 75% of the games here won by sides chasing.
There is not a lot to differentiate between the spin bowlers and the fast bowlers in these conditions, while both types of bowlers possess similar numbers.
Squads:
Middlesex Women:
Saskia Horley ©, Pippa Sproul (WK), Jenny Blofeld, Rachana Cambampaty, Hannah Davis, Anisha Dissanayake, Artemis Downer, Hannah Francis, Gayatri Gole, Scarlett Hughes, Georgia Irving, Layla Judge, Anaya Patel, Sonali Patel, Sarah Pearson, Riva Pindoria, Issy Routledge, Lauren Turner, Finty Trussler, Victoria Solomon, Alice Whitmore, Abbie Whybrow and Katie Wolfe.
Kent Women:
Megan Belt ©, Coco Streets, Laura Bailey, Elsa Barnfather, Zeena Billa, Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Tilly Callaghan, Kelly Castle, Izzy Cloke, Ella Darlington, Amy Gordon, Sydney Gorham, Alice Grant, Isabella James, Genevieve Jeer, Rachel King, Grace Poole, Sophie Singer and Hollie Young.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Kent Women
Who will win the match? — Middlesex Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Saskia Horley (Middlesex Women), Coco Streets (Kent Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Saskia Horley (Middlesex Women), Isabella James (Kent Women)
Most Sixes — Saskia Horley (Middlesex Women), Amy Gordon (Kent Women)
Player of the Match — Saskia Horley (Middlesex Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Middlesex Women 140+, Kent Women 120+
Match Prediction – Leicestershire Women v Worcestershire Women
Leicestershire Women vs Worcestershire Women
To be played on the 22nd of May, 2026 at Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester.
Match Details:
Date: Friday, 22nd May 2026.
Venue: Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester.
Start Time: 01:30 PM GMT | 07:00 PM IST | 02:30 PM Local.
Current Form:
Leicestershire Women:
It was a fairly successful season for the Leicestershire Women who ended second in the North Group having racked up four wins and four losses, earning 18 points in this period.
Francesca Sweet was their leading run-scorer in the previous season with runs also coming from Lucy Weston and Scarlett Hughes, while their bowling was led by Emma Thatcher and Ellie Phillips.
Worcestershire Women:
It was a difficult season for the Worcestershire Women who ended their season at fourth, with just eleven points from eight games where they managed to win two games.
Clare Boycott and Ruby Davis were the leading run-scorers for the Worcestershire Women, while their bowling saw Flora Bertwistle and Bryony Gillgrass perform well.
Players to Watch:
Leicestershire Women:
Emma Thatcher – the pick of the bowlers for the Leicestershire Women, Thatcher picked up ten wickets in nine innings at 15.7 and went at just 5.64 runs per over.
Lucy Weston – she scored 129 runs in her nine innings in her first season of the Vitality Blast and was handy, with a best score of 50* as she struck at 106.61 alongside which she took five wickets at 13.8.
Ellie Phillips – impressive with the ball, Ellie Phillips was excellent with the ball, taking ten wickets at exactly an average of 16 as she went at 6.19 runs per over.
Worcestershire Women:
Clare Boycott – the captain was their leading run-scorer in the previous season, having amde 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 22.57 as she played anchor, while striking at 86.33.
Bryony Gillgrass – her all-round skills were handy for the Worcestershire Women, with Gillgrass scoring 91 runs at 15.16 and she picked up nine wickets at 11.77.
Flora Bertwistle – she was the pick of the bowlers for the Leicestershire Women, with Berwistle having picked up eleven wickets at just nine runs per dismissal.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches):
These two teams are yet to face off against one another and have no historical head-to-head record.
Venue Stats – Uptonsteel Grace Road, Leicester (2023-2026):
Average 1st Innings Score:
2023 – 212.0
2024 – 99.0
2025 – 129.2
Bowling Averages and Economy Rates:
Wickets Percentage based on Innings:
Wickets Per Innings:
Wickets per Phase:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 2.00 wickets
Middle Overs (Overs 7–15): 2.50 wickets
Death Overs (Overs 16–20): 3.00 wickets
After having been extremely flat in 2023, the conditions worsened for the batters, with the average first innings score in 2025 here being just 129.2. There is a precedent to bat second here, with 62.5% of the games won by sides that do so.
Fast Bowlers have been more successful in the greener conditions on offer here, they average 19.51 and strike once every 16.5 balls, while the spin bowlers have averaged 26.45 and need 22.9 balls per wicket.
Squads:
Leicestershire Women:
Rebecca Brooker ©, Lucy Western, Aimee Colquhoun, Flora Davies, Prisha Thanawala, D’Nica Roff, April Herathge, Anjali Ketan, Lucy Weston, Hayley Brown, Caitlin Chissell, Sophie Grayson, Holly Whitfield, Emma Thatcher, Ellie Phillips, Ellen Watson, Tia Joseph and Emelia Butler.
Worcestershire Women:
Clare Boycott ©, Caitlin Baker-Smith, Jess Beach, Sophie Beech, Flora Bertwistle, Meg Bishop, Emily Churms, Gwen Davies, Daisy Egerton, Bryony Gillgrass, Olivia Gough, Amy Griffiths, Lucy Harris, Sanya Khuranna, Amy Maund, Sophia Mitchell, Charlotte Roberts, Ebony-Jade Tweats, Madison Windeatt and Maisie Wright.
Cricket Match Predictions – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? — Worcestershire Women
Who will win the match? — Leicestershire Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) — Lucy Weston (Leicestershire Women), Clare Boycott (Worcestershire Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets Taken) — Emma Thatcher (Leicestershire Women), Flora Bertwistle (Worcestershire Women)
Most Sixes — Rebecca Brooker (Leicestershire Women), Clare Boycott (Worcestershire Women)
Player of the Match — Emma Thatcher (Leicestershire Women)
Team Scores Batting First — Leicestershire Women 110+, Worcestershire Women 120+
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