Lancashire Women vs Essex Women prediction for the 15th Metro Bank One Day Cup Women’s 2025 match is set to be an intriguing clash, as two teams with contrasting forms take the field. Scheduled for Sunday, 4th May 2025, at the County Ground, Chelmsford, this match brings together a dominant Lancashire Women side currently placed second on the points table and a struggling Essex Women squad yet to register a win. With in-form players like Emma Lamb leading the way for Lancashire and Essex banking on Grace Scrivens for a turnaround, fans can expect an exciting battle. Cricketwebs provides 100% accurate and free match prediction tips for every cricket game. So, who will win the LANCW vs ESSW 15th ODI 2025? Let’s break it down in our detailed preview below.
Match Details
| Match | Lancashire Women vs Essex Women – 15th ODI |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 4th May 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | County Ground, Chelmsford |
| Competition | Metro Bank One Day Cup Women’s 2025 |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Team Preview
Lancashire Women Preview
Lancashire Women have been one of the most consistent performers in this tournament so far. With 2 wins in 3 matches, they are currently in 2nd place and have looked like genuine contenders. Their batting is anchored by the exceptional Emma Lamb, who has amassed 268 runs and also topped their wicket charts with 6 wickets — a true all-round force. In the previous match against Hampshire, they posted a strong total of 292 with significant contributions from Evelyn Jones and Katie Mack.
Despite the strong batting, their bowling department underperformed in the last outing as Hampshire chased down the target comfortably. That said, with bowlers like Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone in their ranks, Lancashire Women remain formidable. The team will aim to tighten their bowling unit while continuing their explosive batting performance.
Essex Women Preview
Essex Women find themselves in a tough position — languishing at the bottom of the table with 3 consecutive losses. Their primary concern lies in inconsistent batting performances. Despite Grace Scrivens and Amara Carr trying to hold the innings together, the rest of the line-up has repeatedly failed to deliver. Their last match against Somerset saw them collapse for 184 runs, with only Carr (67) showing some resistance.
Their bowling unit, led by Eva Gray (6 wickets), has been decent but without enough runs to defend, they’ve been under constant pressure. If Essex are to stage an upset against the high-flying Lancashire Women, they must improve their batting depth and execution under pressure.
Squad Details
Lancashire Women Squad:
Ellie Threlkeld (C), Olivia Bell, Alice Clarke, Danielle Collins, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Phoebe Graham, Liberty Heap, Hannah Jones, Alana King, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Katie Mack, Fi Morris, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale
Essex Women Squad:
Grace Scrivens (C), Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones, Amara Carr, Kelly Castle, Kate Coppack, Ariana Dowse, Jo Gardner, Eva Gray, Jodi Grewcock, Cordelia Griffith, Esmae MacGregor, Lissy Macleod, Abta Maqsood, Flo Miller, Sophie Munro, Sophia Smale
Probable Playing XI
Lancashire Women:
- Emma Lamb
- Evelyn Jones
- Katie Mack
- Ellie Threlkeld (wk)
- Fi Morris
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Kate Cross
- Alana King
- Phoebe Graham
- Tara Norris
- Mahika Gaur
Essex Women:
- Grace Scrivens (C)
- Maddie Blinkhorn-Jones
- Amara Carr (wk)
- Jo Gardner
- Eva Gray
- Ariana Dowse
- Kelly Castle
- Abta Maqsood
- Cordelia Griffith
- Esmae MacGregor
- Sophie Munro
Fantasy Team XI (LANCW vs ESSW)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Emma Lamb (C) | All-Rounder |
| Grace Scrivens | All-Rounder |
| Evelyn Jones | Batter |
| Amara Carr (VC) | Batter |
| Katie Mack | Batter |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Bowler |
| Eva Gray | Bowler |
| Kate Cross | Bowler |
| Jo Gardner | All-Rounder |
| Alana King | Bowler |
| Ellie Threlkeld | Wicketkeeper |
Captain: Emma Lamb
Vice-Captain: Amara Carr
Fantasy Tips:
- Emma Lamb is the top captaincy choice for her form with both bat and ball.
- Amara Carr is a smart vice-captain pick given her middle-order stability for Essex.
- Avoid: Cordelia Griffith (poor form) and Sophie Munro (low impact with ball and bat recently).
Favourite Team Today
Lancashire Women are the favourites to win today’s clash and for good reason. Their top order has been firing, with Emma Lamb and Evelyn Jones providing solid starts. Their bowling unit is far more experienced and balanced, led by Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone — both of whom are proven match-winners. In contrast, Essex Women have lacked consistency and depth, particularly in their batting. Unless Grace Scrivens or Amara Carr plays a blinder, they are likely to struggle against the dominant Lancashire attack. The difference in momentum and confidence between the two teams is stark, and it should show on the scoreboard.
Pitch Report
The pitch at County Ground, Chelmsford is generally a balanced surface. Early movement is expected for pacers, but once set, batters can play their shots freely. Spinners may come into play in the middle overs. A first innings score of 250+ is considered competitive here.
Weather Report
Partly cloudy skies are expected in Chelmsford on match day. There is a low chance of rain (10%), with temperatures hovering around 18°C and moderate humidity. Conditions are ideal for a full 50-over game.
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming Platform: Fancode
- Match Time: 3:00 PM IST
Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first, as the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings and chasing large totals here becomes tricky.
Match Prediction
Our Winner: Lancashire Women Will Win
Lancashire Women have shown greater consistency, better individual form, and superior team balance. Their star performers, especially Emma Lamb, are expected to lead from the front and overpower an out-of-sorts Essex team.
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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