The Blaze Women and Hampshire Women are set to clash in Match 34 of the Women’s T20 Blast, with both teams eyeing crucial points as the league stage intensifies. The Blaze, currently sitting third on the table with five wins from eight matches, have shown impressive consistency this season, only suffering a single defeat, drawing one game, losing only one. Hampshire, meanwhile, are fourth with four wins and four losses from their eight games.
The Blaze will look to bounce back after a setback against Warwickshire, where their batting faltered despite a promising start from Tammy Beaumont. Georgia Elwiss remains their batting mainstay, averaging over 50 and leading the run charts for her side, while Kathryn Bryce has emerged as a key wicket-taker, sitting among the tournament’s top bowlers with ten wickets in seven innings.
For Hampshire, the opening duo of Maia Bouchier and Charli Knott have provided solid starts, with Knott in particularly strong form. Freya Kemp, fresh off a match-winning 65* in their last outing, adds firepower in the middle order, while Linsey Smith has bolstered their bowling attack since her return, picking up three wickets in two games.
Squads:
The Blaze Women’s Cricket Team
Ella Claridge, Georgie Boyce, Maddy Green, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Prisha Thanawala, Tammy Beaumont, Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Orla Prendergast, Amy Jones, Sarah Bryce, Scarlett Hughes, Amy Wheeler, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Olivia Baker, Sarah Glenn
Hampshire Women’s Cricket Team
Abigale Norgrove, Daisy Mullan, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Poppy Tulloch, Ava Lee, Charli Knott, Ellyse Perry, Freya Kemp, Mary Taylor, Naomi Dattani, Rhianna Southby, Bex Tyson, Daisy Gibb, Freya Davies, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith, Megan Sturge, Nancy Harman, Rebecca Tyson
Players to watch out:
Kathryn Bryce
Kathryn Bryce has been a consistent run getter and wicket taker for The Blaze. In Women’s T20 Internationals (WT20Is), she has played 49 matches, scoring 1273 runs at an average of 37.44 and has also taken 48 wickets at an average of 15.14, making her one of Scotland’s most valuable players. In her last 9 innings, she has been impressive scoring 242 runs and packing 11 wickets.
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce has played 58 T20I matches, scoring 1290 runs at an average of 28.66, with the highest score of 67. She has the record of most dismissals in a single innings in Women’s T20 Internationals and is a reliable player with the gloves. She has scored 191 runs with the bat in her last 7 outings with four double digit scores showcasing her consistency in T20s and continues to stand tall with the bat.
Maia Bouchier
Maia Bouchier is an English right-handed batter known for her aggressive stroke play. In 44 WT20I innings, she has scored 722 runs at an average of 23.29 with a strike rate of 122.16, including three half-centuries and a top score of 91. In her last 10 Innings with the bat, Maia has scored 303 runs with seven 15+ scores and three half centuries as well.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott has been in outstanding form this season. Most recently, she scored an unbeaten 74 off 61 balls against Surrey Women, anchoring Hampshire to a competitive total of 155 for 4. She also registered another major score of 72 off 55 balls earlier in the tournament. In her last 9 innings, she has scored 261 runs with the bat and has also picked 5 wickets with the ball.
Pitch:
The pitch at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield, offers early help to fast bowlers with some swing and bounce. It’s a small ground, so batting becomes easier once settled, leading to scores of around 155-160. Teams often prefer to bowl first due to challenging conditions while chasing.
Weather:
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with mild temperatures and a low chance of rain, making it generally good for cricket.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Georgia Elwiss, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier, Charli Knott, Freya Kemp
Match Details:
Date – July 4, 2025
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Queen’s Park, Chesterfield
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
