Who Will Win Lancashire Women vs Essex Women 35th T20 Blast Women 2025 Prediction – 5th July

The Lancashire Women vs Essex Women prediction for the 35th T20 match in the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 hints at a tightly contested game at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday, July 5. Both sides are looking to finish strong, and while Lancashire Women sit in the lower half of the table with three wins and five losses, Essex Women come in with confidence after a six-wicket win over Durham. With in-form batters like Ailsa Lister and Lauren Winfield-Hill, and key bowlers such as Kate Cross and Kate Coppack, this match promises a gripping contest.

Essex Women have a slightly better recent form, but Lancashire have home advantage. Captain Eleanor Threlkeld will look to capitalize on that. Essex, meanwhile, will want to build on the momentum from their last game. The pitch in Manchester often offers bounce and movement early, followed by assistance for spinners as the game progresses.

Match Details

Today Previews

Lancashire Women Preview

Lancashire Women have had a mixed tournament so far. Despite individual brilliance, their lack of consistency has hurt their playoff chances. Ailsa Lister has been the standout batter, smashing 79 off 38 in the last game. She will again be crucial at the top alongside Fi Morris and Emma Lamb.

Skipper Eleanor Threlkeld is expected to anchor the innings, while the bowling will revolve around Tara Norris, Kate Cross, and the leg-spin of Alana King. Grace Potts adds value with her ability to control the middle overs.

They must improve their powerplay bowling and ensure they maintain pressure throughout the innings to succeed against Essex’s experienced top order.

Lancashire Women Probable XI:
Eleanor Threlkeld (c & wk), Eve Jones, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Fi Morris, Alana King, Kate Cross, Liberty Heap, Tara Norris, Grace Potts, Sophie Morris

Essex Women Preview

Essex Women are slightly ahead in momentum, coming off a six-wicket win against Durham. Captain Grace Scrivens is a reliable all-rounder, while Lauren Winfield-Hill and Madeline Penna anchor the batting.

In the bowling department, Kate Coppack and Esmae MacGregor were superb in the last outing, sharing four wickets. Spin will be led by Abtaha Maqsood and Sophia Smale, who offer control through the middle overs.

To beat Lancashire at Old Trafford, Essex must build partnerships and prevent early collapses, something that’s hurt them in earlier games.

Essex Women Probable XI:
Grace Scrivens (c), Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Joanne Gardner, Madeline Penna, Cordelia Griffith, Jodi Grewcock, Eva Gray, Sophia Smale, Abtaha Maqsood, Esmae MacGregor, Kate Coppack

Fantasy Team XI – LANC vs ESS

Captain: Ailsa Lister
Vice-Captain: Grace Scrivens

Players to Avoid

• Jodi Grewcock – Yet to make major impact with the bat.
• Sophie Morris – Limited fantasy potential and may bowl fewer overs.

Favourite Team – Lancashire Women

Lancashire Women have shown glimpses of brilliance and have an in-form top order. Their depth in bowling, especially at home, gives them a slight edge. The likes of Tara Norris and Kate Cross can exploit the pitch early. Their ability to recover from setbacks and the balance in their squad puts them in pole position to win.

Pitch Report – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

• Nature: Batting-friendly early, helps spinners later
• Average First Innings Score: 145
• Bowling Advantage: Early swing and late turn
• Strategy: Win toss and bat first, set target around 155+

Weather Report – 5th July 2025

• Conditions: Cloudy, cool, with slight breeze
• Temperature: 18–21°C
• Rain Probability: 10%
• Humidity: 65%

Score Prediction

• If Lancashire Bat First: 158+
• If Essex Bat First: 142+

Toss Prediction

Winner: Essex Women
Decision: Bowl First

Match Prediction

Winner: Lancashire Women Will Win
With key players peaking at the right time and strong home advantage, Lancashire Women are predicted to outplay Essex Women in this crucial T20 Blast clash.

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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