Who Will Win Essex Women vs Somerset Women 40th T20 Blast Women 2025 Prediction – 8th July

The Essex Women vs Somerset Women prediction for the 40th match of the Vitality T20 Blast Women 2025 points toward an intriguing contest, albeit between two struggling sides. Set to be played on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton, this encounter offers Essex Women a chance to finish their campaign on a high, while Somerset Women, still winless, will be fighting for pride. Essex, who won convincingly by 65 runs in the reverse fixture, enter the match with momentum.

Match Details

Somerset Women Preview

Somerset Women find themselves at the bottom of the points table, having lost all 9 matches. Despite a few individual performances, the team has failed to fire collectively. Fran Wilson remains their batting pillar, with solid support from Rebecca Odgers and Amanda-Jade Wellington. The latter also contributes with the ball, making her the team’s most valuable player.

Bowling remains a concern, with Erin Vukusic and Wellington showing glimpses of form. However, the attack lacks consistency and penetration in the middle overs. Captain Sophie Luff will be desperate for her team to salvage something from this disappointing campaign.

Essex Women Preview

Essex Women have had a slightly better campaign, with 3 wins in 10 matches. Lauren Winfield-Hill has been in sensational form, leading from the front with the bat. Supported by Madeline Penna and Cordelia Griffith, the Essex top order has looked threatening.

On the bowling front, Eva Gray has impressed as both a captain and a bowler, with good assistance from Abtaha Maqsood and Kate Coppack. If they deliver again, Essex should dominate proceedings as they did in their previous fixture against Somerset.

Squads

Somerset Women Squad: Sophie Luff (wk), Rebecca Odgers, Fran Wilson, Niamh Holland, Jess Hazell, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Alex Griffiths, Olivia Barnes, Mollie Robbins, Chloe Skelton, Erin Vukusic.

Essex Women Squad: Eva Gray (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Alice MacLeod, Madeline Penna, Cordelia Griffith, Joanne Gardner, Sophia Smale, Esmae MacGregor, Amara Carr, Abtaha Maqsood, Kate Coppack.

Probable Playing XIs

Somerset Women XI:
Sophie Luff (wk), Rebecca Odgers, Fran Wilson, Niamh Holland, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Alex Griffiths, Jess Hazell, Mollie Robbins, Chloe Skelton, Olivia Barnes, Erin Vukusic

Essex Women XI:
Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Eva Gray (c), Alice MacLeod, Madeline Penna, Cordelia Griffith, Joanne Gardner, Sophia Smale, Abtaha Maqsood, Kate Coppack, Esmae MacGregor, Amara Carr

Fantasy Team XI

Captain: Eva Gray
Vice-Captain: Madeline Penna

2 Players to Avoid:

• Olivia Barnes – Low impact with the ball and not much contribution with the bat.
• Jess Hazell – Minimal influence in recent matches; uncertain playing role.

Favourite Team Today (Why?)

Essex Women enter this match as clear favorites. They’ve already defeated Somerset convincingly earlier in the tournament and have key players in form like Lauren Winfield-Hill, Eva Gray, and Madeline Penna. Their top order is aggressive, and their bowling has the variety and discipline needed to dominate a struggling Somerset outfit. The added leadership experience and recent winning momentum make Essex a more balanced and mentally confident side in this encounter.

Pitch Report – Taunton

• The surface is batting-friendly, offering good carry and bounce.
• Spinners may get some grip in the second innings.
• Expect scores of 150+ if the team batting first capitalizes early.

Weather Report – Taunton, July 8

• Condition: Mostly sunny
• Temperature: 22°C
• Rain Chance: 5%
• Humidity: 60%
• Wind: 11 km/h

Score Prediction

• If Essex Bat First: 165+
• If Somerset Bat First: 115+

Toss Prediction

• Winner: Somerset Women
• Decision: Bowl first

Match Prediction

• Predicted Winner: Essex Women Will Win
  Essex Women’s superior form, recent head-to-head dominance, and individual brilliance make them strong favorites to win this game comfortably.

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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