Durham Women vs The Blaze Women, ECB W, One-Day Cup, Today Match Prediction

DUR-W vs TBLZ-W Match Prediction & Analysis

Durham Women are set to face The Blaze Women in match number 24 of the 2026 ECB Women’s One-Day Cup at the Riverside Ground. Durham have not had the best start, managing just six points from five matches, which places them seventh in the table with an NRR of -1.471.

In contrast, The Blaze have made a strong start to their campaign, moving into fourth place after collecting 13 points from four matches, with an NRR of -0.014. They have looked steady across games and have picked up results at important stages.

Heading into this clash, The Blaze also have a clear edge in head-to-head meetings, as they have not lost to Durham in this competition so far. With form on their side and results backing them, they will go into this game confident of extending that run.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Durham Women Preview

Durham Women have not had the best start to their campaign, with just one win from three losses and a tie, placing them seventh in the table with an NRR of -1.471. They head into this game after a dramatic finish against Yorkshire at Scarborough, where both sides ended level on 290.

Looking ahead, Durham need a win to move up the standings and get their NRR back on track. Much of their batting will depend on Tahlia Wilson and Hollie Armitage, who have been their top run-scorers this season. Armitage has scored 222 runs at an average of 44.40, while Wilson has added 213 at 42.50. One of them looks set for a 30-40 run contribution in this match.

Phoebe Turner has also made an impact lower down the order, scoring an unbeaten 100 off just 82 balls in the last game to lift Durham to 290. Emma Marlow and Emily Windsor provide further support in the batting, with Marlow in decent form, scoring 122 runs from five matches at a strike rate of 66.

The bowling unit has done a fair job so far. Lauren Filer has taken seven wickets in four matches and has kept things tight with an economy of 4.67. Sophia Turner and Katherine Fraser have picked up 12 wickets between them, while Mady Villiers has taken five, giving the side variety. Katie Levick is another bowler to watch after taking 21 wickets in 13 matches last season.

Key Players: Tahlia Wilson, Hollie Armitage, Lauren Filer

Durham Women Predicted Playing XI:

Tahlia Wilson (WK), Emma Marlow, Hollie Armitage (C), Mady Villiers, Emily Windsor, Bess Heath, Phoebe Turner, Katherine Fraser, Sophia Turner, Lauren Filer, Katie Levick

The Blaze Women Preview

The Blaze Women sit fourth on the table with three wins and one loss from four matches, though their NRR of -0.014 could be better. In their last outing, they edged past Warwickshire Women by three wickets, chasing 303 in 49.2 overs. That marked their second straight win and should give them a good level of confidence ahead of this match.

Marie Kelly has been their leading batter, scoring 216 runs in four matches at an average of 54 with a strike rate of 80. She made 79 off 94 balls in the previous game against Warwickshire and can be expected to chip in with another 30-run knock at the top, which helps set the base.

Orla Prendergast has also been in good touch, scoring 167 runs in four games and registering two fifties. Her latest effort came in the last match, where she smashed 56 off just 30 balls to help close out the chase.

Alongside them, Natalie Sciver and Kathryn Bryce add strength to the batting and are capable of scoring in the 40–60 range. Sciver showed that in the last game with a well-made 47 from 32 balls.

In the bowling attack, Grace Ballinger has been the pick so far, taking eight wickets in four matches while maintaining an economy of 4.42. Kirstie Gordon has also done well with five wickets in four games at an economy of five. Georgia Elwiss and Charley Phillips, who have nine wickets between them, give this attack added depth.

Key Players: Marie Kelly, Orla Prendergast, Grace Ballinger 

The Blaze Women Predicted Playing XI:

Tammy Beaumont, Marie Kelly, Kathryn Bryce, Natalie Sciver, Amy Jones (WK), Georgia Elwiss, Orla Prendergast, Kirstie Gordon (C), Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Charley Phillips

Weather Conditions

Two games have been played at the Riverside Ground in this Women’s One-Day Cup, and both have been won rather comfortably by the side batting first. These resuExpect cool and slightly breezy conditions in Chester-le-Street, with temperatures hovering around the low double digits and a fair amount of cloud cover through the day. There is only a minimal chance of rain, so interruptions are unlikely, though overcast spells and moderate winds could make it feel a bit chilly for players and spectators alike.lts are likely to tempt the captains in this game to bat first as well.

DUR-W vs TBLZ-W Pitch Report

In both the games played at the Riverside Ground in this Women’s One-Day Cup, the first innings scores have been over 300, with the highest being Durham’s 311-3 versus Essex. Both games were won by the team batting first.

This is generally a good batting track in List A cricket, with the pitch easing up as the innings progresses. The ball comes on to the bat at a decent pace, which suits strokemakers. However, overcast skies or a damp surface early on can give the fast bowlers something to work with.

Both teams have plenty of strong batters in their lineup and will target a score of around 300-310.

Toss: To Bat

Two games have been played at the Riverside Ground in this Women’s One-Day Cup, and both have been won rather comfortably by the side batting first. These results are likely to tempt the captains in this game to bat first as well.