Worcestershire Women vs Gloucestershire Women, WODC, Today Match Prediction 09 August 2025

WORW vs GLOW Match Prediction & Analysis

Gloucestershire Women will take on Worcestershire Rapids Women in the Metro Bank Women’s One Day Cup 2025 – League 2 fixture on Friday, 9th August, at 11:00 AM local time / 3:30 PM IST. The match is part of the ECB’s domestic 50-over competition designed to provide high-quality game time to women cricketers across England and Wales.

The tournament has seen competitive cricket throughout, with Middlesex Women leading the points table, and several teams closely bunched in the mid-table zone. Gloucestershire Women have had a mixed run, winning 2 of their 5 matches and currently sitting 6th in the standings.  On the other hand, the Worcestershire Rapids Women have shown better form, winning 3 out of 5 and securing the 5th spot. They come into this contest with strong momentum, having crushed Kent Women by 101 runs in their previous game. With both teams fighting to stay in contention and only a few points separating them, this mid-table clash promises to be a tightly contested affair.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Women Preview

Gloucestershire Women head into this crucial away clash against Worcestershire Rapids Women, looking to stay alive in the mid-table scrap. With 2 wins and 3 losses from five matches, they sit 6th in the League 2 standings, with a concerning Net Run Rate of –1.433—worse even than Sussex Women, who are placed just below them.

Their campaign hit a low earlier this season with a 227-run thrashing by Glamorgan Women. Despite a spirited effort from Izzy Patel (4/39) and Melissa Story (2/33), Gloucestershire conceded 304/8. The batting response was dismal, collapsing for 77, with no batter reaching beyond 11 runs. The defeat underlined their lack of depth in both departments and was a clear wake-up call for the squad.

However, they bounced back in style in their most recent outing, defeating Sussex Women by 119 runs. Riding on a blistering 91 off 77 by G.Cant and a composed 65 off 82 by K.A.Jones, Gloucestershire posted a commanding 286/9. The bowlers then stepped up, with C.N.Skelton (4/30) and K.Dolman (3/23) running through the opposition to seal a morale-boosting victory. This upcoming fixture is nothing short of a must-win for Gloucestershire. Their ability to carry forward the momentum from their last win will determine whether they can climb out of the bottom half and remain in contention. to move up in the table and make up for some big losses earlier this season.

Key players: Meg Austin, Georgina Cant, Chloe Skelton, Katie Jones

Worcestershire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Meg Austin, Meg Ahearne, Prarthana Reddy, Katie Jones, Georgina Cant, Chloe Skelton, Liv Daniels, Caitlin Belcher, Katie Dolman, Alice Bird, Charlie Phillips

Gloucestershire Women Preview

Worcestershire Rapids Women come into this home clash with momentum and confidence on their side. With 3 wins and 2 losses from five games, they sit 5th in the League 2 standings, backed by a solid Net Run Rate of +0.680. Their consistent performances have kept them firmly in contention for a top-four finish. They are tied with Yorkshire Women in fourth place. A good win here will push them up the table in the top half.

Worcestershire Rapids Women secured a dominant 101-run victory over Kent Women in a clinical all-round performance in their previous game. Batting first, they posted a solid 244 in 49.2 overs, powered by a fluent 80 off 78 balls from Bryony Gillgrass, along with useful contributions from Clare Boycott (43) and Ebony Tweats (41). Defending the total, Worcestershire’s bowlers were relentless—Caitlin Baker-Smith led the charge with 3 for 14, while the rest of the attack kept the pressure on, bowling Kent out for just 143 in reply.

Earlier this season in League 2, Worcestershire Rapids Women emphatically defeated Yorkshire Women by 114 runs at Headingley. Batting first, they posted 228 all out, powered by key contributions: Bryony Gillgrass (48) and Ruby Davis (44) forming a vital mid-innings stand, while Clare Boycott (38) steadied the top order. In response, Yorkshire were bundled out for just 114, anchored briefly by Sterre Kalis (51). The Rapids’ bowlers dominated—Flora Bertwistle took 4 for 32 and Phoebe Brett grabbed 3 for 25—ensuring a commanding victory. The good thing about Worcestershire Women's performance this season is that they did not suffer big losses which contributed to them having a good Net Run Rate. A win here against Gloucestershire Women will push them into the top half of the table.

Key players: Clare Boycott, Bryony Gillgrass, Flora Bertwistle, Caitlin Baker-Smith

Gloucestershire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Clare Boycott, Ellie Anderson, Phoebe Brett, Milly Home, Flora Bertwistle, Bryony Gillgrass, Charlotte Wightman, Zara Farley, Caitlin Baker-Smith, Ruby Davis, Emily Bowden

Weather Conditions

The weather on match day at Worcester’s County Ground is expected to be mostly cloudy in the evening, with temperatures ranging between a high of around 22°C and a low near 17°C. While early afternoon showers are possible, conditions should mostly dry out.

WORW vs GLOW Pitch Report

The match will be played at the County Ground, Worcester, established in the 19th century and a regular host of domestic county and limited-overs fixtures. A compact venue known for its well-manicured pitch, it traditionally offers even bounce and encourages stroke play, making it a batter-friendly arena.

Toss: To Bat

Based on ODIs and domestic games at Worcestershire grounds suggests that teams winning the toss often choose to bat first. Setting a target allows teams to apply scoreboard pressure. The team winning the toss should bat first here.