Essex Women v Durham Women
Metro Bank One Day Cup
Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford
Wednesday 14 May | 10:30am start
The seventh round of the Metro Bank One Day Cup will see the Essex Women return to home territory where they will seek to take revenge on Durham Women who defeated the Eagles in the opening round of the 50-over tournament.
Squad
Essex Women have named a 14-player squad, which includes new signing and the first Essex Women’s Academy graduate, Bella Johnson.
Bella Johnson is named for the first time in the tier 1 Essex team after signing a short-term contract with the club. Bella previously played for the Essex Women’s Academy.
Sophie Munro remains injured with a stress fracture, whilst Flo Miller and Cordelia Griffith are also out with injuries sustained in the last match. An update on their returns will be released as soon as possible.
New Signing: Bella Johnson
The Opposition
Durham Women currently sit 7th in the league table. They beat Warwickshire Women in their recent fixture, a very much needed win for the side.
Danielle Hazell is the Durham Women’s Head Coach, who brings great experience to the team, with three ashes wins and two world cups.
Durham Women’s squad:
Hollie Armitage (captain), Suzie Bates, Leah Dobson, Lauren Filer, Katherine Fraser, Abi Glen, Bess Heath, Trudy Johnson, Katie Levick, Emma Marlow, Mia Rogers, Lizzie Scott, Phoebe Turner, Sophia Turner, Mady Villiers, Emily Windsor..
The big questions: Can Durham Women hit the ground running? Durham Women have a well-balanced squad, blending high-profile signings with astute acquisitions. The big question is whether they can hit the ground running. Spin bowling appears to be their standout strength, with Katie Levick, Mady Villiers and Katherine Fraser forming a formidable trio.
Player to watch: Captain, Hollie Armitage, is set to be a talismanic presence for Durham. A dynamic all-rounder, she contributes with the bat, bowls sharp leg-spin, and is exceptional in the field. Widely regarded as one of the finest leaders in English cricket, her batting remains her strongest suit. With a consistent run of big scores, she’ll be aiming to move from the fringes of the England setup to a regular spot in the national side.
Final thought: Durham will back themselves to challenge strong sides like Surrey and The Blaze this summer, though much will depend on the batting firepower of captain, Hollie Armitage, and New Zealand skipper Suzie Bates. Bates has signed on as an overseas player for the entire summer at the Seat Unique Riverside, adding experience and class at the top of the order. With England pacer Lauren Filer leading the attack, Durham also have a genuine X-factor with the ball.
How To Watch
Tickets for Essex Women V Durham Women are available to purchase online or at the gate. Come and see all of the action for just £8 for an adult ticket and £5 for a junior ticket. Family tickets also available.
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.
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.
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.
