Who Will Win Warwickshire Women vs Essex Women 27th T20 Blast Women 2025 Prediction – 18th June

In the 27th fixture of the Vitality Women’s T20 Blast 2025, all eyes are on the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium as Warwickshire Women lock horns with Essex Women. This encounter promises an exciting clash, especially given the current standings and recent form of both teams. The keyword Warwickshire vs Essex Women prediction will be on every fan’s radar as both sides aim to climb the points table.

Warwickshire, also known as Birmingham Bears Women, are on a roll with 4 wins from 7 games, placing them comfortably at third on the points table. They’ve made Edgbaston their fortress with three wins out of four at home. Their consistent top-order and disciplined bowling make them the favourites.

Essex Women, meanwhile, find themselves at sixth place, with only 2 wins from 6 games. Despite the firepower of Lauren Winfield-Hill and Esmae McGregor, the side has struggled with middle-order collapses and leaking runs in the latter stages.

This match is crucial for Essex to break their losing streak, while Warwickshire look to strengthen their top-four position. Given form, venue advantage, and individual brilliance, the Bears go into the match with a clear edge.

Match Details

Team Previews

Warwickshire Women Preview

Warwickshire Women (Birmingham Bears) have emerged as one of the most balanced sides in the tournament. After a confident 13-run win against Hampshire Women, they’ve proved their mettle both in defending and chasing totals.

Key players:

• Davina Perrin has been in red-hot form, scoring 255 runs in 7 matches. Her consistency at the top provides a strong foundation.
• Natasha Wraith is the in-form middle-order batter with 167 runs in 4 matches, striking at 135+.
• All-rounder Sterre Kalis adds stability and firepower.
• With the ball, Millie Taylor and Georgia Davis have been effective in the middle overs, keeping pressure on opposition batters.

They’ll aim to maintain their winning streak at Edgbaston and consolidate their top-three position.

Essex Women Preview

Essex Women are going through a lean patch. With only 2 wins from 6 matches, they desperately need a turnaround. The top-order looks solid, but the middle and lower orders have underperformed, especially in crunch situations.

Key players:

• Lauren Winfield-Hill is their top scorer with 186 runs in 6 matches. Her aggressive starts are vital.
• Grace Scrivens has been handy, but needs to convert her starts.
• Esmae McGregor, the tournament’s leading wicket-taker for Essex with 14 wickets, is their biggest threat with the ball.
• However, lack of support for McGregor from other bowlers like Kate Coppack and Abtaha Maqsood has hurt them.

To beat Warwickshire, Essex need to click as a unit and deliver under pressure.

Probable Playing XIs

Warwickshire Women XI
Meg Austin, Davina Perrin, Sterre Kalis, Laura Harris, Charis Pavely, Natasha Wraith (wk), Issy Wong, Millie Taylor, Hannah Baker, Phoebe Graham, Georgia Davis (C)

Essex Women XI
Lauren Winfield-Hill (wk), Grace Scrivens, Alice Macleod, Madeline Penna, Cordelia Griffith, Joanne Gardner, Sophia Smale, Eva Gray, Kate Coppack, Esmae McGregor, Abtaha Maqsood

Fantasy Team XI & Tips

Captain Picks:

• Davina Perrin – consistent with the bat, leading scorer
• Lauren Winfield-Hill – Essex’s most dependable batter

Players to Avoid:

• Eva Gray – inconsistent with the ball
• Alice Macleod – yet to make a meaningful impact

Pitch Report – Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

The Edgbaston pitch offers good bounce and pace for batters. The new ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing fluent stroke play. Spinners will come into play in the second half. A par score here is around 160–170. The team batting first holds a slight edge.

Weather Report

• Forecast: Clear skies
• Temperature: 25°C
• Humidity: 40%
• Rain Chances: 0%
  Ideal conditions for a full 20-over contest.

Favourite Team in Today’s Match

Warwickshire Women are favourites in today’s encounter against Essex Women. They have been in far better form, particularly at their home ground, Edgbaston. Their top three batters—Davina Perrin, Meg Austin, and Sterre Kalis—have scored heavily, and they also boast strong finishers like Natasha Wraith. With the ball, Millie Taylor and Georgia Davis have been excellent in the middle overs, supported by pace from Issy Wong.

Their home record is impressive, and the side appears well-balanced with bat and ball. On the other hand, Essex Women have struggled to maintain partnerships in the middle order and haven’t shown enough consistency. While Esmae McGregor remains a threat, she lacks sufficient support from other bowlers.

Warwickshire Women have the momentum, form, and depth to control the game, making them the stronger side going into this match.

Toss Prediction

Essex Women will win the toss and bowl first.

Score Prediction

• If Warwickshire bat first: 180+
• If Essex bat first: 132+

Match Prediction

Winner: Warwickshire Women Will Win

Their combination of form, home advantage, and team balance gives them a strong edge over Essex.

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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