Gloucestershire (women) vs vs Leicestershire Foxes (women)(match 31, league two – ‘stand-alone’ fixture) at Bristol, Seat Unique Stadium, on 3 July 2026
Vital win for Gloucestershire women, to keep their qualification aspirations ‘alive’ for finals day at Cardiff on 12 July, with one group-stage match remaining. When batting, Foxes keeled-over during their ‘power-play,’ losing five wickets for three runs, posting 53/5 (vs68/2) by ‘mid-way’ (after 10 overs.) Showing great resolve Sophie Grayson 49(33) partnered by Faith Teekasingh 32(33) scored 59 runs for Foxes 6th wicket. Gloucs women ‘finished in style,’ as their bowlers ‘held their nerve, to stay in the game.’ Gloucester women chalked-up their fourth win, having previously been beaten by Sharks and now needing to beat Steelbacks in two days time, to challenge Glamorgan, Kent and Middlesex for a place for the finals. Foxes joint 8th. Previously billed as a ‘double header,’ commentators helpfully explained that TV ‘outside broadcast’ logistics had separated each match, to be played on different days. Commentators: Ed ‘cricket’ Seabourne (BBC Bristol & Glos) with John Rose (BBC Sport.) Weather: ‘glorious’ afternoon 22C.
Gloucs women wearing yellow shirts with black side-stripes plus heraldic logos, black joggers and dark blue helmets; skipper Liv Daniels; [Ellen Watson keeping wicket for Foxes women]; *with Prarthana Reddy (Glamorgan loan, England Women U19 Tri-Series Squad 2026); *Becca Halliday was ‘stumped’ by keeper Ellen Watson, from Ellie M Phillips; *Prarthana Reddy was bowled by Anjali Ketan; *After 6 overs ‘power-play’ 41/2 by ‘mid-way’ (after 10 overs) 68/2; *Amiele Munday was ‘stumped’ by keeper Ellen Watson, from Lucy Weston; *Meg Ahearne ‘snicked-an-edge’ to Ellen Watson, from Ellie M Phillips; *Emily Geach was ‘stumped’ by Ellen Watson, from Ellie M Phillips; *Caitlin Belcher was caught by Lucy Weston, from Emma Thatcher; *Alice Bird was ‘run-out’ by Ellie M Phillips throw to Caitlin Chissell receiving at the non-striker’s end; *Next ball, Izzy Patel was caught by April Herathge, also from Caitlin Chissell; Gloucs women batting: Meg Ahearne 38(33); Amiele Munday 23(28); Prarthana Reddy 22(16); Emily Geach16(14); Foxes women bowling: Ellie M Phillips 3/33(4); Lucy Weston 1/16(2); Anjali Ketan 1/21(4); Caitlin Chissell 1/30(4); Emma Thatcher 1/32(4);
Foxes women wearing dark-green shirts with black sleeves, red trim and white numbers over black joggers; skipper Becki Brooker; *[Meg Ahearne keeping wicket for Gloucs women]; *with Isla Williamson and Faith Teekasingh (Blaze Academy); *Ellie M Phillips was caught at ‘cover by Emily Geach, from Charlie R Phillips; *Caitlin Chissell was bowled ‘top-of-middle’ with bails sent flying by Caitlin Belcher; *Becki Brooker was bowled ‘middle-and-leg’ by Caitlin Belcher; *Flora Davies was caught at ‘mid-wicket’ by Caitlin Belcher, from Liv Daniels; *After 6 overs ‘power-play’ 37/4(vs41/2); *Opener Ellen Watson over-stepped, ‘stumped’ by keeper Meg Ahearne, from Alice Hill; *53/5 (vs68/2) by ‘mid-way’ (after 10 overs); *Faith Teekasingh was caught aerial at ‘deep mid-wicket’ by Emily Geach, from Caitlin Belcher; *Lucy Weston was ‘run-out’ from ‘cover’ by Izzy Patel’s throw to keeper Meg Ahearne, receiving at the striker’s end; *Short of a run, Sophie Grayson was ‘run-out’ by Alice Hill’s return deflected throw to break-wicket at the non-striker’s end; *Final ball: April Herathge steepled aerial, caught short of mid-off’ by Alice Bird running-in, from Charlie R Phillips; Foxes women batting: Sophie Grayson 49(33); Faith Teekasingh 32(33); Ellen Watson 21(21); Flora Davies 14(10);
Gloucs women bowling: Caitlin Belcher 3/28(4); Charlie R Phillips 2/24(4); Liv Daniels 1/25(4); Alice Hill 1/27(4);
Match result: Gloucestershire (women) 145/8 (@7.2 runs-per-over from 20 ov) beat Leicestershire Foxes (women) 134/9 (@6.7 r-p-o /target 146 from 20 ov) by 11 runs
*Scorecard without video, courtesy of ECB via nv play @url: https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_scorecard#me5e80000-9b94-4272-9229-08de2c26e722
*Upcoming League two fixtures 20ov (2026) @url: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2025/12/17/vitality-blast-league-two-fixtures-for-season-2026-4-of-4/
*Upcoming League two fixtures 50ov (2026) @url: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2026/04/25/metro-bank-one-day-cup-womens-tournament-for-50-overs-league-two-may-update-2026/
