Who Will Win Essex Women vs Durham Women 31st T20 Blast Women 2025 Prediction – 20th June
Welcome to the Essex Women vs Durham Women prediction for the 31st match of the Vitality Women’s T20 Blast 2025. Scheduled for Friday, 20th June 2025, this encounter at the Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street is pivotal for both sides looking to move up the standings. Essex Women sit 6th with 9 points from 7 matches, while Durham Women are just behind in 7th place with 8 points. Both teams have registered two wins and will treat this clash as a virtual knockout to revive their campaigns.
Match Details
| Match | Essex Women vs Durham Women – 31st T20 Blast Women 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 20th June 2025 |
| Time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street |
| Broadcast | Fancode |
Team Previews
Durham Women Preview
Durham Women come into this fixture with renewed confidence following a strong four-wicket win over Somerset Women. Suzie Bates led the batting charge with a composed 49 off 38 balls, while Bess Heath anchored the chase with an unbeaten 38 off just 25 balls.
Mady Villiers and Sophie Turner were excellent with the ball, picking up two wickets each to restrict Somerset to 139/7. Katie Levick continues to be a key figure in their bowling unit, leading the wicket tally with 7 wickets in the tournament so far.
Bates remains the top scorer for Durham Women with 279 runs at an average nearing 40. They’ll bank heavily on her and Heath to deliver in this key encounter. While the team hasn’t been consistent, they’ve shown the ability to fight back, and this could be their breakthrough match if they sustain momentum.
Essex Women Preview
Essex Women are reeling after four consecutive defeats, with their latest being a narrow two-wicket loss against Birmingham Bears Women. They had posted a competitive 150/3, thanks to standout contributions from Cordelia Griffith (47), Madeline Penna (41), and Lauren Winfield-Hill (30).
On the bowling front, Eva Gray and Esmae McGregor picked up two wickets each. McGregor remains a consistent performer and the tournament’s current leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps.
Despite the losses, Essex has several positives. Winfield-Hill, with 216 runs, is a dependable top-order batter. Madeline Penna and Cordelia Griffith add stability and stroke-play in the middle. Their batting lineup is more settled compared to Durham.
If their bowlers can support the batters, Essex could finally break the losing streak. The side needs to convert their good starts into wins, and this fixture offers the perfect opportunity.
Probable Playing XIs
Essex Women XI:
Lauren Winfield Hill (wk), Grace Scrivens, Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Madeline Penna, Joanne Gardner, Jodi Grewcock, Eva Gray, Sophia Smale, Esmae McGregor, Abtaha Maqsood.
Durham Women XI:
Suzie Bates, Leah Dobson, Mady Villiers, Hollie Armitage (c), Bess Heath (wk), Mia Rogers, Katherine Fraser, Grace Thompson, Lauren Filer, Sophie Turner, Katie Levick.
Fantasy Team XI – ESS-W vs DUR-W
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Suzie Bates (C) | Batter |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | Batter |
| Madeline Penna | All-rounder |
| Mady Villiers | All-rounder |
| Cordelia Griffith | Batter |
| Bess Heath | Wicketkeeper |
| Eva Gray | Bowler |
| Esmae McGregor (VC) | Bowler |
| Katie Levick | Bowler |
| Sophia Smale | Bowler |
| Hollie Armitage | All-rounder |
Captain Pick: Suzie Bates – Proven performer with the bat
Vice-Captain Pick: Esmae McGregor – Leading wicket-taker of the season
Players to Avoid:
- Mia Rogers – Low returns so far
- Alice Macleod – Inconsistent form in recent matches
Pitch Report – Riverside Ground
- A good batting wicket but spinners will get some turn
- Bowlers who vary their pace can find success
- Average 1st innings score: 135-145
Weather Report – 20th June 2025
- Temperature: 17°C – 20°C
- Cloudy skies but minimal chance of rain
- Wind: Moderate breeze
- Dew might affect second innings slightly
Favourite Team – Essex Women (Why)
Essex Women, despite their recent losses, are better balanced in both batting and bowling departments. They have game-changers like Esmae McGregor and Lauren Winfield-Hill, who have consistently performed across the tournament. Their batting unit has looked more structured, and if they can address bowling under pressure, they hold a clear edge over a still-evolving Durham side.
Score Prediction
- If Essex Bat First: 143+
- If Durham Bat First: 124+
Toss Prediction
Toss Winner: Durham Women
Decision: Bowl First
Match Prediction
Our Winner: Essex Women Will Win
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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