Metro Women’s One Day Cup: Day 8 – Durham, Hampshire, Lancashire & Surrey Stamp Authority With Wins

Day 8 of the Metro Women’s One Day Cup witnessed dominant performances as Durham, Hampshire, Lancashire, and Surrey stamped their authority with impressive victories. Durham held their nerve to clinch a three-wicket win over Warwickshire, while Hampshire edged past Essex by 17 runs in a closely contested encounter. 

Lancashire showcased their depth, overcoming The Blaze by four wickets, and Surrey delivered a comprehensive 101-run triumph against Somerset, rounding off a day of compelling cricket action.

Match 21: Durham vs Warwickshire– Durham Won By 3 Wickets

In a gripping encounter at Chester-le-Street, Durham clinched a three-wicket victory over Warwickshire in the 21st match of the Women’s One-Day Cup 2025. Opting to bat first, Warwickshire posted a competitive total of 243/9 in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to crucial contributions from Charis Pavely, Issy Wong, and Katie George.

The Warwickshire innings got off to a shaky start as openers Sterre Kalis and Abigail Freeborn were dismissed cheaply, both falling to Grace Thompson who bowled a disciplined spell, conceding just 17 runs in her five overs. 

Davina Perrin counter-attacked with a brisk 32 off 31 balls, but her dismissal to Mady Villiers further dented the momentum. Katie George and Emily Arlott attempted to steady the ship with a 34-run stand before both departed to leave Warwickshire reeling at 130/6.

Charis Pavely was the standout performer with the bat, anchoring the middle order with a composed 57 off 71 deliveries. Issy Wong added a quick-fire 32 off 35, striking a six and a boundary, pushing the total to a respectable 243/9. 

Sophia Turner was the pick of the Durham bowlers, claiming 3/58 in her ten overs, while Mady Villiers and Katie Levick chipped in with two wickets each.

Chasing 244, Durham got off to a positive start, courtesy of Suzie Bates’ authoritative 72 off 85 balls. Bates held the innings together despite losing her opening partner Emma Marlow for 5, caught behind off Wong. 

Hollie Armitage provided solid support with 46 off 48 before falling to Arlott, and Bates’ departure at 148/3 set the stage for a tense chase.

Mady Villiers emerged as the game-changer for Durham, steering the innings with a well-paced 65 not out off 74 balls. Despite losing partners at regular intervals, Villiers remained composed, finding crucial support from Grace Thompson, who struck an unbeaten 13 off 13 deliveries to see Durham over the line in the 47th over.

Warwickshire’s bowling attack struggled to contain the flow of runs in the middle overs, with Emily Arlott (2/49) and Hannah Baker (1/40) making vital breakthroughs. However, Durham’s depth and Villiers’ calm presence ensured a successful chase with 21 balls to spare, earning them four valuable points in the standings.

Match 22: Hampshire vs Essex– Hampshire Won By 17 Runs

Hampshire secured a 17-run victory over Essex in a compelling contest at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, in the 22nd match of the Women’s One-Day Cup 2025. 

Electing to field first after winning the toss, Essex were met with a resilient Hampshire batting lineup led by skipper Georgia Adams, who played a captain’s knock of 110 not out off 130 deliveries. 

Adams anchored the innings brilliantly, stitching together crucial partnerships, first with Ella McCaughan and later with Rhianna Southby. McCaughan contributed a steady 44 off 59 balls, setting a solid platform at the top despite the early dismissals of Maia Bouchier (19 off 12) and Charli Knott (0).

Southby played a vital supporting role with her 61 off 74 deliveries, adding 114 runs for the fourth wicket with Adams, steering Hampshire to a strong position. 

Abi Norgrove added a quickfire 16 before being run out, while Nancy Harman’s unbeaten 10 off 8 helped Hampshire finish at 273/5 in their allotted 50 overs. Essex’s bowlers struggled to make significant inroads, with Kate Coppack being the most successful, claiming 2 for 44 in her 8 overs.

Abtaha Maqsood and Sophia Smale picked up a wicket each, but the bowlers were unable to prevent the flow of runs as Hampshire maintained a healthy run rate throughout their innings.

Chasing 274 for victory, Essex’s innings revolved around a gritty 101 from captain Grace Scrivens, who held the innings together with a measured knock comprising 13 boundaries. Scrivens was well-supported by Alice Macleod (25 off 32) and Jodi Grewcock (33 off 30), but the lack of substantial partnerships in the middle overs proved costly. 

Linsey Smith delivered a match-winning spell for Hampshire, claiming 4 wickets for just 33 runs in her 10 overs, including the crucial scalps of Scrivens, Macleod, and Joanne Gardner (23 off 52).

Lauren Bell provided timely breakthroughs, picking up 2 for 56, while Bex Tyson and Freya Davies contributed with a wicket apiece.

Despite late resistance from Sophia Smale, who remained unbeaten on 26 off 26, Essex fell short of the target, finishing at 256/8 after 50 overs. Hampshire’s victory was marked by disciplined bowling and fielding efforts, coupled with Adams’ exceptional century and Smith’s impactful spell. 

Match 23: The Blaze vs Lancashire– Lancashire Won By 4 Wickets

Lancashire secured a crucial four-wicket victory against The Blaze in the 23rd match of the Women’s One-Day Cup at Old Trafford, Manchester. 

Opting to field first after winning the toss, Lancashire’s bowlers made effective use of the conditions, restricting The Blaze to a total of 222 runs in 48.2 overs.

Tammy Beaumont’s early dismissal for 11 set the tone for Lancashire’s disciplined bowling display, with Kate Cross getting the breakthrough. 

Amy Jones played a steady innings, top-scoring with 52 off 76 balls, including four boundaries and a six. However, wickets fell at regular intervals, preventing The Blaze from building substantial partnerships. Kathryn Bryce added 22 runs, but the middle order struggled against the persistent Lancashire attack.

Grace Potts emerged as the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 37 runs in her 9.2 overs, including the crucial scalps of Georgia Elwiss and Ella Claridge, the latter contributing a fighting 63 off 74 balls. Sophie Morris (2/34) and Emma Lamb (1/25) provided valuable support, with Lancashire’s bowlers effectively stifling The Blaze’s scoring opportunities through disciplined line and length.

In pursuit of 223, Lancashire’s top order provided a strong foundation, led by Emma Lamb’s composed 74 off 92 balls, which included seven fours and a six. 

Despite losing Eve Jones for 33, Lamb held the innings together, anchoring the chase with patience and control. However, her dismissal in the 32nd over, courtesy of Sarah Glenn, left Lancashire at 153/6, still needing 70 runs for victory.

Eleanor Threlkeld (35 not out) and Kate Cross (38 not out) then formed a resilient and decisive partnership, accumulating runs with a calm and calculated approach. Their unbeaten 73-run stand saw Lancashire over the line with 16 balls remaining, as Cross’s assertive innings featured seven boundaries, effectively taking the game away from The Blaze.

Kirstie Gordon led The Blaze’s bowling effort with impressive figures of 3 for 33 in her 10 overs, showcasing her ability to take key wickets and maintain a tight line. However, her efforts were in vain as Lancashire capitalized on a steady start and a composed lower-order partnership to clinch the two points.

Lancashire’s clinical chase not only earned them a valuable victory but also highlighted their depth in batting and bowling, showcasing a balanced team performance in this pivotal encounter.

Match 24: Surrey vs Somerset– Surrey Won By 101 Runs

Surrey secured a commanding 101-run victory over Somerset via the DLS method in the 24th match of the Women’s One-Day Cup 2025 at Taunton. Electing to field first, Somerset found themselves at the receiving end of a dominant batting display by Surrey, who posted a formidable 306/7 in their 44 overs. 

The innings was spearheaded by skipper Bryony Smith, whose scintillating 110 off 103 balls anchored Surrey’s batting. Smith’s innings was studded with 15 boundaries and a six, effectively setting the platform for a commanding total.

Danni Wyatt-Hodge provided solid support with a brisk 44 off 35 deliveries, striking eight boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking. Sophia Dunkley further consolidated the innings with a well-paced 79 off 81 balls, displaying her ability to rotate the strike and find the gaps consistently. 

However, it was Amanda-Jade Wellington who stood out with the ball for Somerset, claiming 4 for 47 in her 9 overs, effectively stemming the flow of runs and preventing Surrey from completely running away with the game. Charlie Dean chipped in with 2 for 56 in her 9-over spell, while Chloe Skelton managed to pick up one crucial wicket.

In pursuit of a revised target of 317 under the DLS method, Somerset struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. 

Despite a promising start by Heather Knight, who scored a composed 36 off 41 balls, and a fighting 36 off 29 deliveries by Amanda-Jade Wellington, the Somerset batting lineup faltered under pressure. Fran Wilson’s 23 and Chloe Skelton’s 25 provided some resistance, but the lack of substantial partnerships hindered the chase as they were bowled out for 215 in 40.5 overs.

Surrey’s bowlers delivered a well-rounded performance, with Ryana MacDonald-Gay setting the tone by dismissing Emma Corney early. 

Alexa Stonehouse and Alice Monaghan shared four wickets between them, claiming two each, while Danielle Gregory’s 2 for 43 in her 9 overs proved instrumental in keeping Somerset’s middle order in check. Alice Capsey and MacDonald-Gay maintained tight lines, both conceding under 5.60 runs per over, effectively containing the opposition.

With this emphatic win, Surrey collected five valuable points, and the match witnessed standout performances from Bryony Smith with the bat and Amanda-Jade Wellington with the ball, yet it was the collective effort from Surrey’s batting and bowling units that sealed a comprehensive victory at Taunton.

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