Lancashire Women v Essex Women
Metro Bank One Day Cup
Sedbergh School, Sedbergh
Wednesday 30 July | 10:30am start
The Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup returns with a trip up north to play Lancashire at Sedbergh School.
Essex Women face Lancashire Women in round ten of the Metro Bank One Day Cup, following a wash-out against Somerset at the Ambassador Cruise Line Ground last week.
Grace Scrivens’ team head up the M1 to face Lancashire at Sedbergh School, one of their many outgrounds, looking for victory against a strong red roses side who sit in the top three of the table.
Squad
Head Coach Andy Tennant has named a 13-player squad for the visit up north to Sedbergh School.
Seam bowler Esmae MacGregor is named as she returns from her precautionary rest period.
Sophie Munro and Flo Miller are continuing their rehab ahead of recovering from their long term injuries.
ICYMI: Andy Tennant
We caught up with Andy Tennant ahead of the last fixture against Somerset.
Last Time We Met: Lancashire Women
Jodi Grewcock struck her first half-century of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup women’s competition as Essex overcame Lancashire at Chelmsford to break their duck in the tournament.
The left-hander finished unbeaten on 73 from 91 balls, accumulating singles and hitting only six boundaries as she shared a decisive fourth-wicket partnership of 89 from 88 with Flo Miller (41 from 48) and steered Essex over the line with 16 balls to spare.
Grewcock had earlier made a key contribution with the ball after Eve Jones (57 from 75) and Emma Lamb (43 from 53) gave Lancashire a strong platform with an opening stand of 106 from 117 – their third consecutive three-figure partnership.
But Grewcock (two for 36) and fellow leg-spinner Abtaha Maqsood (three for 42) triggered a middle-order collapse to restrict the visitors to 230 for eight after seven wickets went down for 76.
Lancashire squad: TBC.
Lancashire Preview
Coach: Chris Chambers
Captain: Ellie Threlkeld
The big questions: Will this be Lancashire’s year? They only progressed beyond the group stages of both 50-over and T20 cricket once combined in five years of regional cricket. But confidence is high that, following a winter’s work and some key signings, they can make their mark immediately on English domestic cricket’s new era.
Player to watch: Linchpin top order batter. The seasoned left-hander has been in impressive domestic form, and if she keeps it up, Ellie Threlkeld’s side will be strong contenders in the competition.
Young gun: Fast bowler Grace Potts is on the verge of senior England honours, having toured South Africa with them before Christmas. A sparkling summer will give the 22-year-old a great chance of debuting under new national coach, Charlotte Edwards.
Final thought: Lancashire’s squad looks stronger on paper than recent results might indicate. A solid run of appearances from England stars Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone would provide a major lift. Strong performances from fringe internationals Mahika Gaur, Emma Lamb, and Seren Smale could also prove decisive. Australian duo Katie Mack and leg-spinner Alana King are set to share overseas duties in the first half of the 2025 season
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.
Tickets
Tickets are on sale at just £8 an adult, £6 for over 65s and £5 for under 17s.
Tickets are sold on an unreserved seating basis, with loose seating available at the venue on the day.
Sedburgh School, once home to England Men’s Harry Brook, is located on Station Road, Sedbergh LA10 5HG.
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