Durham Women vs Lancashire Women Prediction, Players, Standings, Odds: 24/7/2025

 

The England Women’s One Day Cup has entered a critical stretch as the middle stages of the league phase unfold. Teams are jostling for a place in the top four, and each match now carries significant weight in determining semifinal berths.

Currently sitting second in the standings, Lancashire Women are in strong form, riding a four-match winning streak. A win in their next outing could solidify their hold on a top-tier position. Meanwhile, Durham Women, who have struggled with inconsistency, are hoping to turn the tide after managing two wins from their last three matches, following a demoralizing four-game losing run.

With both sides eager to gain momentum, their upcoming clash promises to be a tightly contested affair.

Durham’s Struggles and Signs of Recovery

Durham Women’s recent match ended in disappointment as they failed to chase down a 240-run target, falling short at 204 all out. Veteran all-rounder Suzie Bates anchored the innings with a composed 63, while Hollie Armitage and Bess Heath contributed with brisk scores in the 40s. However, the rest of the batting order faltered, unable to build on those starts, ultimately costing them the match.

On the bowling front, Durham showed promise despite the defeat. Phoebe Turner impressed with figures of 3 for 41, supported well by Mady Villiers (3/39) and Grace Thompson (2/43), who collectively kept the opposition under pressure throughout the innings. Katherine Fraser and Katie Levick also contributed key breakthroughs. Though the bowlers managed to contain the run rate, a lack of consistent batting depth continues to plague Durham’s campaign.

Key Players to Watch

• Phoebe Turner
• Hollie Armitage
• Mady Villiers

Expected Line-up for Durham Women: Emma Marlow, Suzie Bates, Mia Rogers, Hollie Armitage, Bess Heath, Mady Villiers, Phoebe Turner, Katherine Fraser, Katie Levick, Grace Thompson, Sophia Turner

Lancashire’s Dominance Built on All-Round Strength

Lancashire Women come into the match in excellent form, buoyed by a recent win where they posted 239 before dismissing their opponents for 204. Emma Lamb led the batting charge with a fluent 84 off 94 balls, showcasing her experience and composure. Contributions from Seren Smale (37) and Kate Cross (24) added valuable support through the middle overs.

The bowling attack has been a standout feature for Lancashire this season. In their last match, Sophie Morris delivered a match-winning spell, taking 5 wickets to derail the chase. Mahika Gaur and Kate Cross complemented her efforts, bagging two wickets each. Sophie Ecclestone, though wicketless, was economical with a miserly 10-over spell conceding just 17 runs — a testament to the team’s collective discipline and control with the ball.

Key Players to Watch:

• Sophie Morris
• Emma Lamb
• Tara Norris

Expected Line-up for Lancashire Women: Tilly Kestevan, Katie Mack, Emma Lamb, Seren Smale, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris, Eleanor Threlkeld, Grace Potts

Match Conditions and Tactical Outlook

The match will be played in Chester-le-Street, where the weather forecast looks favorable with sunny skies and minimal chance of rain. The pitch here typically offers good bounce and carry, favoring bowlers — especially seamers early on — though batters who settle can expect rewarding strokeplay.

Average first-innings totals have hovered around 250–260, and crucially, all four matches played at this venue this season have been won by the team chasing. Given that trend, the toss will play a strategic role, with both sides likely to opt for bowling first.

Prediction

Lancashire enter this matchup as the favorites, backed by a well-rounded squad that has delivered consistently with both bat and ball. Their lower-order resilience, along with a potent bowling unit led by Morris and Ecclestone, gives them a significant edge. Durham, while capable of producing strong individual performances, remain dependent on top-order contributions and have yet to find consistency in their batting.

Unless Durham can address their middle-order vulnerabilities, Lancashire’s current momentum and depth make them the more likely victors.

Prediction: Lancashire Women to win