Hampshire Women vs The Blaze Women, WODC, Today Match Prediction

HAM-W vs TBLZ-W Match Prediction & Analysis

Hampshire Women are set to face The Blaze Women in the final match of the ECB Women's One-Day Cup 2026 on September 19 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. 

Hampshire Women have been in excellent form this season, winning 12 of their 16 matches in the group stage and also winning the Eliminator game one-sided. With this, they have succeeded in reaching the final of this tournament for the second consecutive time and will certainly make every effort to win their first title.

In contrast, The Blaze Women have also delivered a magnificent performance; they finished at the top of the points table after winning 13 out of 16 matches in the group stage and qualified directly for the final, where they will also be aiming to clinch their maiden title.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hampshire Women Preview

Hampshire Women performed brilliantly and secured a 194-run victory over Surrey Women in their previous Eliminator match. Hampshire posted 303 runs while batting first, and in response, Surrey Women were restricted to 109.

Their batting unit provided a brilliant start while batting first; Maia Bouchier was the standout performer with 117 runs, while Freya Kemp added valuable support with 77 runs. Abi Norgrove also added a valuable 60. Their excellent batting efforts helped them to post over 300.

On the bowling front, Amanda-Jade Wellington delivered an excellent performance, picking up five wickets for 19 runs in her 6.3 overs. Bex Tyson also made important contributions, as she took two wickets.

Overall this season, Maia Bouchier is in good touch with the bat and currently the highest run scorer of the tournament with 721 runs in 11 matches. With the ball, Amanda-Jade Wellington was equally impressive; currently she is the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 37 wickets in 17 games.

Hampshire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ella McCaughan, Georgia Adams ©, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Rhianna Southby, Abi Norgrove, Naomi Dattani, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Poppy Tulloch, Daisy Gibb, Bex Tyson

The Blaze Women Preview

The Blaze Women also performed impressively in the last game and secured a 9-wicket victory over Essex Women. Essex Women posted 159 runs while batting first, and in response, Blaze Women chased down the target in 19.1 overs.

Their batting unit performed excellently in the last game. Sarah Bryce led the charge with a well-made 70, while Kathryn Bryce provided valuable support with 67 runs. Their magnificent partnership helped the team win by nine wickets.

On the bowling front, Kirstie Gordon delivered an excellent performance, picking up three wickets for 25 runs. Kathryn Bryce, Lucy Higham, and Cassidy Higham also made important contributions, taking two wickets each.

Reflecting this season, Georgia Elwiss is in outstanding form, scoring 566 runs in 15 matches, while Kathryn Bryce added 452 runs this season. With the ball, Charley Phillips has been equally impressive, currently the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 26 wickets in 14 games.

The Blaze Women Predicted Playing XI:

Sarah Bryce, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Orla Prendergast, Emma Jones, Kirstie Gordon ©, Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger, Cassidy McCarthy, Charley Phillips

Weather Conditions

The weather is expected to be cloudy on match day at The Rose Bowl in Southampton. Moreover, temperatures are likely to be between 20° to 15°.

HAM-W vs TBLZ-W Pitch Report

The Rose Bowl in Southampton is known for its natural surface, providing ideal conditions for both batters and bowlers. Batters are expected to make the most of the pitch, especially during the second innings, while bowlers could find some assistance early in the game. The venue has seen many high-scoring matches, with an average first-innings score of 253.

Toss: To Bowl

The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first. The chasing team has won four out of the seven matches played here. Hence, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.