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Lancashire Women vs The Blaze Women, WVT20B, Today Match Prediction
Toss Winner - The Blaze Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
The Blaze Women beat Lancashire Women by 3 wickets
The Blaze Women have won their last two Blast encounters against Lancashire Women. Can they make it three out of three?
- Georgia Elwiss starred with the bat for The Blaze when these two sides met last year, top-scoring with 43* off 30.
- Ailsa Lister was among the top batters for Lancashire last season, accumulating 281 runs in 13 innings at an average of 35.12 and a strike rate of 148.67.
- The Blaze's Charley Phillips was the star with the ball in their opener, finishing with impressive figures of 3-31 from her four overs.
Back The Blaze Women as the winners of this game.
| Tournament: | Vitality Blast Women 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.1°C|Sunny |
LAN-W vs TBLZ-W Match Prediction & Analysis
A blockbuster match is on the cards in Manchester as Lancashire Women make their home bow against The Blaze Women in what promises to be a thrilling encounter at Emirates Old Trafford. It's a clash between two sides that enjoyed very different fortunes on the opening day of the 2026 Vitality Blast campaign, with one tasting victory and the other left to rue what might have been.
The Blaze could not have dreamt of a better start. They demonstrated tremendous poise and power in their run chase, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat to kick off their campaign in ideal fashion. Lancashire, conversely, will feel they let a winning position slip through their fingers. A brutal half-century from Eve Jones, ably supported by the great Meg Lanning, propelled them to a sizeable total. Yet their defence fell just short at the Kia Oval, handing them a painful defeat to start the season. Playing at the iconic Old Trafford for the first time this year is the perfect chance to put those wrongs right.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
LAN-W
L
L
L
L
W
LAN-W
177/4 in 17.0 10.41
WVT20B
Surrey Women beat Lancashire Women by 6 wickets
185/7 in 20.0 9.25
250/7 in 46.0 5.43
246/9 in 50.0 4.92
226/9 in 42.0 5.38
230/6 in 40.3 5.68
157/4 in 33.3 4.69
WODC
Lancashire Women beat Hampshire Women by 6 wickets
153/10 in 42.1 3.63
TBLZ-W
W
W
W
W
W
TBLZ-W
222/9 in 50.0 4.44
224/4 in 39.1 5.72
148/10 in 39.2 3.76
WODC
The Blaze Women won by 92 runs
240/8 in 50.0 4.8
303/7 in 49.2 6.14
WODC
The Blaze Women beat Warwickshire Women by 3 wickets
302/5 in 50.0 6.04
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 3 Matches
The Blaze Women beat Lancashire Women by 6 runs (D/L) method
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Lancashire Women Preview
After one match in this year's Vitality Blast, Lancashire Thunder sit without a point, having gone down by six wickets to reigning champions Surrey at the Kia Oval. Eve Jones was the mainstay of their 185 for 7, making 56 off 31 before being caught in the deep, while Darcey Carter provided solid support in an opening stand of 97. It was a competitive total on a good pitch, and the performance with the bat was encouraging despite the defeat.
Jones is the cornerstone of the Lancashire batting order. In 129 Twenty20 matches across her career, she has accumulated 2,996 runs at an average of 23.73, with 15 half-centuries, making her one of the most experienced domestic T20 batters in the country. Joining her at the top of the order is Meg Lanning, who made 40 off 22 on debut for the county, a reminder of what this signing can offer. Lanning retired from international cricket having scored more than 8,000 runs for Australia, including 3,405 in T20Is, and her presence at number three gives Lancashire serious firepower throughout the middle of their innings.
The bowling attack carries equal weight. The Thunder will miss star bowler Sophie Ecclestone, who is away on international duty. But Kate Cross, who claimed her 150th T20 wicket across all teams during Lancashire's win over Somerset last season, and pace bowler Tara Norris, who has been a reliable contributor across formats, give the team enough strength.
Lancashire are the reigning champions of the Vitality T20 County Cup, and the Blast title remains the one they are most eager to add to the cabinet.
Key Players: Meg Lanning, Eve Jones, Kate Cross
Lancashire Women Predicted Playing XI:
Meg Lanning, Evelyn Jones, Seren Smale, Eleanor Threlkeld (WK/C), Ailsa Lister, Fi Morris, Kate Cross, Darcey Carter, Tara Norris, Grace Potts, Hannah Emily Jones
Lancashire Women Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality Blast Women 2026
Lancashire Women Actual Playing XI:
Kate Cross, Eleanor Threlkeld, Hannah Jones, Darcey Carter, Seren Smale, Fi Morris, Tara Norris, Ailsa Lister, Eve Jones, Grace Potts, Meg Lanning
The Blaze Women Preview
The Blaze arrive at Emirates Old Trafford in good shape, sitting in the top half of the table after opening their Vitality Blast campaign with a tightly contested four-wicket win over Yorkshire at Trent Bridge. Australian all-rounder Charli Knott marked her debut with a 29-ball 57, and it was Scotland wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce who nerveless sealed the win with three boundaries in the final two overs as The Blaze chased down a challenging 180-run target with three balls to spare.
The result was proof of the depth this squad possesses, particularly given how much international talent they are currently without. The Blaze are without England's Amy Jones and Nat Sciver-Brunt, along with Ireland's Orla Prendergast, who are away at the Women's T20 World Cup.
The batting that remains is still formidable. They still have plenty of depth with Tammy Beaumont as an experienced sounding board at the top of the order, along with Kathryn Bryce in the middle. Georgia Elwiss was their leading run-scorer in the 2025 Blast with 412 runs at an average of 41.20, making her the consistent anchor this lineup is built around.
The bowling, even without key figures away, carries genuine menace. Charley Phillips, Grace Ballinger, and Kirstie Gordon form a bowling attack described as three of the best in the competition, and Phillips continued her impressive start to the season by taking 3-31 against Yorkshire, claiming their three most dangerous batters in the process.
Knott's arrival as an overseas signing brings experience of the WPL, the Big Bash, and The Hundred to a group that has consistently punched near the top of the competition, finishing as semi-finalists last year. The Blaze will fancy their chances, even away from home.
Key Players: Charli Knott, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss
The Blaze Women Predicted Playing XI:
Tammy Beaumont, Marie Kelly, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Charli Knott, Sarah Bryce (WK), Emma Jones, Ella Claridge/Grace Ballinger, Kirstie Gordon (C), Lucy Higham, Charley Phillips
The Blaze Women Key Players From Previous Game Of Vitality Blast Women 2026
The Blaze Women Actual Playing XI:
Grace Ballinger, Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce, Georgia Elwiss, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Emma Jones, Marie Kelly, Charli Knott, Charley Phillips
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Expect cool and predominantly overcast conditions in Manchester throughout the match, with daytime temperatures peaking at around 18-20°C (64-68°F). There is a chance of intermittent light drizzle or showers, which could cause brief delays. Humidity will be relatively high, but any breeze will be light and variable. Overall, it will be unsettled, with players and fans alike hoping that any passing showers remain brief.
LAN-W vs TBLZ-W Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Emirates Old Trafford is a venue of two halves. The famous pitch is generally excellent for batting, offering good pace and bounce that allows stroke-makers to play their shots freely. Scores in the region of 150-170 are considered par, and the outfield is traditionally fast. However, when the Manchester weather is overcast, the pitch can offer significant assistance to seam bowlers, with the ball moving late and causing problems for batters. The venue has hosted multiple T20 internationals in the women's game, and any total above 160 can be a match-winning one.
Toss: To Bowl
The weather in Manchester is expected to be overcast for much of the morning, with cloud cover possibly lingering through the afternoon. The captain who wins the toss is likely to insert the opposition and bowl first, hoping the overhead conditions give their swing bowlers an early advantage and make batting tricky under grey skies.
LAN-W vs TBLZ-W
Winning Prediction
This is a fascinating clash between a Lancashire side desperate to bounce back and a Blaze side riding a wave of momentum. The Blaze enter this game with their tails up after that incredible last-over heist; they have proven they can handle pressure and have finishers in their ranks. Lancashire's batting, while powerful, was unable to defend 185, which will be a major concern for captain Threlkeld.
The key battle will be between Lancashire's top order and The Blaze's new-ball attack of Phillips and Gordon, who took five wickets between them in the previous game. If Eve Jones and Meg Lanning can fire again, they will put Lancashire in a strong position. However, The Blaze have a more balanced and deeper unit, with impact players like Knott capable of winning a game single-handedly. Their bowling attack also looks more disciplined and varied.
Ultimately, the heart and momentum belong to The Blaze. They have already stared down a tough chase and come out on top, while Lancashire must overcome a demoralising defeat. The Blaze have the tools, the form, and the belief to make it two wins from two.
Back The Blaze Women as the winners of this game.
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