Surrey Women vs Lancashire Women will go head-to-head in the Metro Bank One Day Cup Women at The Kent County Cricket Ground, Beckenham on 7 September, with the game starting at 15:00 IST (10:30 UK time). Surrey will look to make home advantage count, while Lancashire aim to continue their reputation as one of the strongest women’s county sides.
Form Guide
Surrey Women
Surrey Women are still in a development phase, with young talent gradually gaining exposure at this level. Their batting has produced promising moments but often lacks consistency, while their bowling is dependent on discipline and the ability to restrict opponents. Against a strong Lancashire side, they’ll need everything to click if they’re to challenge effectively.
- Top order reliant on individual performances for runs.
- Bowling attack features emerging seamers learning to adapt under pressure.
- Home familiarity at Beckenham may offer a small advantage.
Lancashire Women
Lancashire Women remain one of the more competitive sides in the One Day Cup, boasting international experience and a settled unit. Their batting has been consistent at the top, while their bowlers combine accuracy with wicket-taking ability. They’ll arrive in Beckenham as favourites to take control of this fixture.
- Strong batting unit led by dependable top-order performers.
- Bowling attack well-balanced, with both seam and spin options.
- Experience and depth across the side gives them a major edge.
Key Players
Surrey Women
- Aylish Cranstone – Key batter, expected to provide stability at the top.
- Amy Gordon – Allrounder, capable of adding useful runs and bowling handy overs.
- Beth Kerins – Promising batter, looking to build her form in the middle order.
Lancashire Women
- Emma Lamb – Star allrounder, equally dangerous opening the batting or bowling off-spin.
- Eleanor Threlkeld – Dependable wicketkeeper-batter, solid in the middle order.
- Hannah Jones – Reliable bowler, effective at applying pressure in the middle overs.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Kent County Ground in Beckenham usually offers good batting conditions with true bounce and value for shots. Seamers may find some movement early, while spinners can play a role later in the game. Weather is forecast to be clear and dry, ensuring favourable conditions for a full day’s cricket.
Surrey Women vs Lancashire Women – Prediction
Surrey will hope Aylish Cranstone and Amy Gordon deliver with the bat, while Beth Kerins provides middle-order support. However, Lancashire’s superior balance, led by Emma Lamb, Eleanor Threlkeld, and Hannah Jones, makes them clear favourites. Prediction: Lancashire Women to record a comfortable win in Beckenham.
Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
- Captain: Emma Lamb – proven match-winner, offers points in multiple roles.
- Vice-captain: Aylish Cranstone – Surrey’s most reliable run-scorer, good vice-captain option.
- Value pick: Eleanor Threlkeld – consistent middle-order batter and keeper, strong fantasy pick.
