Lancashire Women vs Somerset Women, WODC, Today Match Prediction 03 September 2025

LANW vs SOMW Match Prediction & Analysis

It is not every fixture in women's cricket which sees Emirates Old Trafford used as the venue but that is the case for this clash between Lancashire Women and Somerset Women on Thursday with both sets of players getting the opportunity to showcase their skills at a world class stadium!

Both teams have plenty of strength in depth, and playing at a ground of this calibre should be nothing new for the majority of the players, but it could yet enthuse and empower some of them to reach new heights.

For Lancashire Women, their next home game takes place in Sale at Rookwood while Somerset Women will next be in action at the Taunton Vale Sports Club Ground on Sunday.

Therefore, this is the moment and the stage for the players on both sides to shine!

TEAMS PREVIEW

Lancashire Women Preview

Alana King and Mahika Gaur were the stars with the ball for Lancashire Women in their convincing win over Essex Women at the end of July as the visitors were skittled for just 168 in reply to the host's 306/4.

Earlier in the game, the top order for Lancashire Women, openers Emma Lamb and Eve Jones, laid the foundation for success with an opening partnership of 162 from just under 32 overs.

Seren Smale then made 31 from number three as Lancashire Women got well ahead in the game.

Expect the hosts to look to do the same in this match with top order runs a priority.

King and Gaur are both world class bowlers and will lead the charge at Old Trafford!

Lancashire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Emma Lamb, Eve Jones, Seren Smale, Fi Morris, Ellie Threlkeld (c) (wk), Ailsa Lister, Alana King, Kate Cross, Grace Potts, Mahika Gaur, Sophie Morris

Somerset Women Preview

Somerset Women were well beaten in their last game, against Durham Women by 105 runs, but it was not all bad news for the side who did post 210 runs and took nine wickets with the ball.

That result means that Somerset Women begin this clash against Lancashire Women five points behind Durham Women who currently occupy fifth place!

If getting in the top two is a no-go then expect Somerset to target a third place finish, beginning this game ten points behind The Blaze who are in that spot at the moment.

Opener Bex Odgers and keeper-batter Jess Hazell are the form batters for Somerset Women with Chloe Skelton also impressing at this level.

Somerset Women Predicted Playing XI:

Bex Odgers, Niamh Holland, Sophie Luff (c), Fran Wilson, Jess Hazell (wk), Alex Griffiths, Chloe Skelton, Laura Jackson, Ellie Anderson, Mollie Robbins, Olivia Barnes

Weather Conditions

It will be no warmer than 14 degrees at the toss with light rain also forecast on Thursday morning. Brighter skies are expected in the afternoon although the temperature will get no higher than 16.

LANW vs SOMW Pitch Report

Old Trafford has long been a great place for batters with the ball coming onto the bat at good pace. Earlier in the summer there was plenty of turn for the spinners but that may not be the case after recent wet weather.

Toss: To Bowl

With rain forecast to be around in the morning, it could be hard work for whoever bats first. Therefore, we predict that both teams will want to bowl first in this game.