Middlesex (women) vs Sussex Sharks (women) (match 35, league two-‘stand-alone’ fixture); at Radlett Cricket Club, Brunton Memorial Ground (Herts) on 5 July 2026 Even before the first ball was bowled, Middlesex women were destined to miss-out from defending their title on finals day. On the day, the defending champions beat Sharks by scoring with a
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’
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,
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
Yorkshire (White Rose) (women) vs Somerset 37 (women) (match 37, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at Leeds Headingley Emerald Stadium, on 3 July 2026 White Rose women chalked-up their first ‘league-one’ competition win this season at t20. Their mammoth winning score made this season’s top-score (to-date): second-only to Surrey’s inaugural record 213/4 (match 10 vs
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