Surrey (women) vs Warwickshire Bears (women) (match 46, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at The Kia Oval Kennington South London on 8 July 2026 ‘Emphatic’ win played in ‘sweltering’ heat. Perceived by commentators as’ daunting’ (for Surrey women), Bears womens’ total’ of 180 proved otherwise. Previously playing last season for Bears, guest Australian Laura Harris
Essex (Eagles) (women) vs Somerset (women) (match 41, league one – ‘stand-alone’ fixture) at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford (Essex) on 7 July 2026 Described by commentators as a ‘cracking’ match with Somerset womens’ hopes for finals-day ’still alive.’ ‘Disappointing’ result for the hosts, whose dreams for finals-day were ‘dashed.’ When batting, Essex womens’
Heather Knight has announced that she will retire from international cricket after the Rothesay Test match v India at Lord’s. Knight made her England debut in 2010 and leaves the game as England Women’s all-time record appearance maker, with 320 caps to her name. She captained the side on 199 occasions from 2016 to 2025,
Glamorgan (women) vs Worcestershire Rapids (women) (match 34 – ‘double-header’ fixture); at Sophia Gardens Cardiff on 5 July 2026 Completing the competition’s group-stage in top-of-table position, Glamorgan women were ‘all ready through’ to play Sunday’s final at Sophia Gardens. For Rapids, this was a ‘must-win’ match. Batting first, Rapids made a ‘shaky start,’ when Sanya
Worcestershire Rapids (women)vs Sussex Sharks (women)(match 28, league two -‘double-header’ fixture); at Visit Worcestershire, New Road Worcester on 28 June 2026 Dead rubber, won by Rapids women who ‘got home comfortably.’ Batting first, Sharks womens’ first three partnerships chalked-up 102/3 inside 14 overs. Falling short of a defendable score, only 18 runs were added, costing
Derbyshire Falcons (women) vs Leicestershire Foxes (women) (match 33, league two-‘stand-alone’ fixture); at The OurCoop County Ground, Derby on 5 July 2026 Played purposefully, albeit missing-out on finals day qualification with Falcons women receiving the ‘wooden spoon.’ Batting first, Falcons ‘missed-out’ (on scoring) during their power-play as Foxes women ‘bowled a good line.’ When batting,
Tammy Beaumont has announced she’ll retire from international cricket at the end of the Rothesay Test match against India. Beaumont has made 260 appearances for her country since debuting in 2009, and she retires as England Women’s leading ODI centurion with 12 hundreds to her name. She was also Player of the Tournament as England
Derbyshire Falcons (women) vs Gloucestershire (women)(match 25, league two-‘stand-alone’ fixture) at Chesterfield Cricket Club, Queen’s Park (Boythorpe Avenue) Chesterfield on 27 June 2026 Gloucestershire women chalked-up back-to-back wins, bagging five points toward aspirations to qualify for (league two) ‘finals day’ on 12 July. By comparison, Gloucs (56/3) scored more than double to Falcons ‘power-play’ score
Derbyshire Falcons (women) vs Kent (Horses) (women) (match 29, league two – ‘double-header’ fixture) at The OurCoop County Ground, Derby on 3 July 2026 Destined to finish in either second or third-place (on 23 points) Kent (Horses) women are the first team to qualify for up-coming second-league finals day at Cardiff on Sunday 12 July.
Glamorgan (women) vs Middlesex (women) (match 30, league two – ‘double-header’ fixture) at Cardiff, Sophia Gardens, on 3 July 2026 Top-of-table Glamorgan women booked their place for home ‘finals day’ fixtures at Sophia Gardens with a ‘dress-rehearsal’ win over Middx women, who are defending champions. Batting first, Daisy Jeanes [86 runs (from 53 balls)] made top-score
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