Hampshire Women v Essex Women
Metro Bank One Day Cup
Utilita Bowl, Southampton
Sunday 11 May | 10:30am start
Essex Women make the trip to the Utilita Bowl on Sunday to face Hampshire Women in the next Metro Bank One Day Cup fixture.
The 50-over competition resumes as Essex travel to Southampton for Matchday 6, where they will take on a Hampshire side who currently sit in third position in the table.
This fixture is the penultimate match before the Vitality Blast campaign gets underway later this month.
Squad
Essex Women have named a 13-player squad for the trip down the M3 on Sunday, who will be captained by Grace Scrivens who struck the first century of the season during the last outing against The Blaze on Tuesday.
Sophie Munro is the only absentee through injury and she remains sidelined since featuring in the match versus Warwickshire in late April.
The Opposition
Hampshire Women have enjoyed a strong start to the season with only one defeat from the opening five 50-over fixtures. After losing Head Coach Charlotte Edwards to England on the eve of the season, former Essex hero Paul Prichard has taken up the role on an interim basis after previously being the team’s bowling coach.
Batter, Ella May McCaughan is the competition’s fourth highest run-scorer so far this season, whilst the top order also includes England internationals Maia Bouchier and Georgia Adams, who captains the side.
The Hawks’ star name in the bowling department is England’s Lauren Bell who has 8 wickets from her four Metro Bank One Day Cup appearances in 2025.
Hampshire Hawks squad: Georgia Adams (captain), Charli Knott, Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Nancy Harman, Linsey Smith, Rhianna Southby, Ella McCaughan, Mary Taylor, Freya Davies, Bex Tyson, Naomi Dattani, Megan Sturge, Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Poppy Tulloch (rookie), Daisy Gibb (rookie).
The big questions: What is life like without Charlotte Edwards? During her tenure at Utilita Bowl, Edwards won seven trophies and improved countless cricketers. It was little surprise England came calling. Paul Pritchard steps out of her shadow, with an impressive cast including James Hibberd, Beth Morgan and Ian Cox supporting him.
Player to watch: Last season, Vipers didn’t win a match when Charli Knott wasn’t playing. In 50-over cricket, she scored two fifties and a century in her effective style, plus 16 off-spin wickets. She has all the hallmarks of being Australia’s next biggest superstar – and recently earned her first international call-up after a breakout winter in her homeland.
Young gun: Abi Norgrove captained England Under-19s to a World Cup semi-final over the winter. Offers maturity beyond her years and steady middle-order batting. Very difficult to dislodge when she is in full flow.
Final thought: Along with Edwards, senior players have moved on from the south coast. Charlie Dean, Emily Windsor, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Monaghan and Georgia Elwiss have all left, with little experience replacing them – with the exception of Naomi Dattani. There is plenty of young talent coming through, but can they step up? Ellyse Perry’s two-match cameo is hugely exciting.
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, which includes a Live Stream courtesy of our hosts.
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 Essex Women’s X account.
