Somerset Women v Essex Women
Metro Bank One Day Cup
Taunton Vale Sports Club, Taunton
Thursday 01 May | 10:30am start
The Women’s 50-over competition heads to Taunton Value on Thursday as Essex Women take on Somerset Women in the third fixture of the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
Essex Women lost to Warwickshire Women in a thriller of a game at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground in Chelmsford on Thursday. The team, led by Grace Scrivens, are looking to come back strong against the Somerset side, applying all the positive take-aways and learning from their defeat against Warwickshire.
Amara Carr celebrates with Eva Gray during Essex Women vs Warwickshire Women, Metro Bank One-Day Cup at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground on 27 April 2025
Squad
Team Director, Andy Tennant, has selected a 15-player squad for away game, that features Eva Gray, Ambassador Cruise Line’s Player of the Match, who took 5 wickets against the Warwickshire side.
In a post match interview, Andy remained optimistic as he looks ahead to facing Somerset; “We will reflect, we will come back stronger, we will be ready to go again”
The Opposition
Somerset is captained by former Western Storm skipper, Sophie Luff. Sophie is a right handed batter who made her debut in county cricket when she was 15, named as crickets most promising young player by the cricket society. Now aged 31, she comes with a great history of experience, skill and talent to lead her team.
The squad also includes England Internationals: Heather Knight, Charlie Dean and Dani Gibson.
 
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Player to watch: Amanda-Jade Wellington | Amanda-Jade Wellington. The Australian leg spinner is back and determined to improve upon last year’s standout debut season in England. Capable of turning it both ways, she is difficult to score against and has a habit of taking crucial wickets. An adept finisher, she can also be a match winner with the bat.
Young gun: Katie Jones | Katie Jones. Long considered a precocious talent, the teenage wicketkeeper-batter is ready to realise her potential and establish herself as a regular in the senior side. Capable of scoring valuable mid-order runs, she helped England reach the ICC Under-19 T20 World Cup semi-finals in Malaysia last winter.
Final thought: Littered with international quality, a full-strength Somerset line-up would prove a match for all comers. That said, England call-ups will sap that strength and attaining the consistency of performance required to challenge will be dependent upon less experienced squad members stepping up to the plate. Youthful talent undoubtedly excites, but a lack of depth may hinder West Country prospects.
How To Watch
If you are unable to attend any of the match days, the game will be available to watch via the Essex Cricket Matchzone, through the YouTube livestream.
Daily highlights will be available after each day’s play via the Club website and social media. Live updates will also be provided through the Club’s various social platforms and channels.
Purchase your Essex vs Somerset Double Header tickets!
Come down to Chelmsford this summer to watch the Eagles live in our new T20 shirt.
Our first home Vitality Blast T20 fixture features a double header – Essex Women v Somerset Women (12pm) & Essex Men v Somerset Men (4pm).
Tickets are still available via our Ticket Site, so have a browse and get your Vitality Blast T20 tickets booked.
