The Surrey Women vs Essex Women 5th Place Playoff T20 Match in the Abu Dhabi Counties Super Cup 2025 is set to be an exciting contest at the Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi. Surrey Women, having already defeated Essex Women earlier in the tournament by 29 runs, will look to repeat their performance, while Essex Women aim for redemption in this playoff clash.
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Match Details
| Match | Surrey Women vs Essex Women |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 30th March 2025 |
| Time | 12:00 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi |
| Tournament | Abu Dhabi Counties Super Cup 2025 |
Team Previews
Surrey Women Preview
Current Form: Strong (Won last encounter vs Essex by 29 runs)
Surrey Women have been the better-performing side, with Phoebe Franklin (77 runs) and Alice Monaghan (50 in last match) leading the batting charge. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Danielle Gregory (3 wickets), has been disciplined. Sophia Dunkley, though inconsistent, remains a key player with her explosive batting.
Key Strengths:
✔ Strong top-order batting (Franklin, Monaghan, Dunkley)
✔ Experienced bowling unit (Gregory, Miles)
✔ Recent psychological advantage over Essex
Weaknesses:
❌ Middle-order inconsistency
❌ Over-reliance on a few key players
Essex Women Preview
Current Form: Struggling (Lost last match vs Surrey by 29 runs)
Essex Women have struggled for consistency, with Florence Miller (80 runs) being their standout batter. Kelly Castle (3 wickets) has been their best bowler, but the lack of support from other bowlers has hurt them. Jo Gardner (35 in last match) showed promise but needs more contributions from the middle order.
Key Strengths:
✔ Florence Miller’s form with the bat
✔ Kelly Castle’s wicket-taking ability
Weaknesses:
❌ Weak middle-order batting
❌ Lack of depth in bowling
Probable Playing XI
Surrey Women
- Sophia Dunkley
- Alice Monaghan
- Phoebe Franklin
- Aylish Cranstone
- Kira Chathli (wk)
- Alice Davidson-Richards
- Danielle Gregory
- Bethan Miles
- Tash Farrant
- Charlotte Lambert
- Kalea Moore
Essex Women
- Florence Miller
- Jo Gardner
- Alice MacLeod
- Cordelia Griffith
- Amara Carr (wk)
- Kelly Castle
- Eva Gray
- Sophia Smale
- Sophie Munro
- Abtaha Maqsood
- Grace Melhuish
Fantasy Team XI & Analysis
| Player | Role | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Sophia Dunkley (C) | Batter | Surrey |
| Florence Miller (VC) | Batter | Essex |
| Phoebe Franklin | Batter | Surrey |
| Alice Monaghan | Batter | Surrey |
| Jo Gardner | All-rounder | Essex |
| Danielle Gregory | Bowler | Surrey |
| Kelly Castle | Bowler | Essex |
| Bethan Miles | Bowler | Surrey |
| Alice Davidson-Richards | All-rounder | Surrey |
| Eva Gray | Bowler | Essex |
| Tash Farrant | Bowler | Surrey |
Fantasy Tips:
- Captain Pick: Sophia Dunkley (Explosive batter, match-winner)
- Vice-Captain Pick: Florence Miller (Essex’s best batter)
- Must-Have Players: Phoebe Franklin, Kelly Castle
- Players to Avoid: Grace Melhuish (inexperienced), Kalea Moore (low impact)
Favourite Team – Surrey Women (Why?)
Surrey Women have a stronger batting lineup, better bowling attack, and recent dominance over Essex, making them clear favorites to win this playoff match.
Pitch Report
- Tolerance Oval, Abu Dhabi offers a balanced surface with help for both batters and bowlers.
- Average 1st innings score: 130-140
- Spinners may play a crucial role in the middle overs.
Weather Report
- Clear skies, no rain expected.
- Temperature: 28-32°C | Humidity: 50%
Toss Prediction
- Essex Women to win toss & bowl first (Teams prefer chasing in T20s).
Match Winner Prediction
- Surrey Women to win 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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