Worcestershire Women vs Leicestershire Women, ECB W, One-Day Cup, Today Match Prediction

WORW vs LEIW Match Prediction & Analysis

Worcestershire Women face off against Leicestershire Foxes Women in match 11 of the ECB Women's One Day Cup League 2 2026 on Sunday, 3rd May. The venue for this match is Royal Grammar School Ground, Worcester and the scheduled start time is 3:00 PM IST. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Worcestershire Women Preview

Worcestershire Women kick start their season with a disappointing 155-run loss against Sussex Sharks Women, struggling to contain the opposition from the outset. 

Bowling first, the Rapids' attack found it difficult to find breakthroughs as Sussex piled on a massive 341/3. Despite the heavy scoring, Phoebe Brett remained the most disciplined bowler, conceding just 4.3 runs per over, while Flora Bertwistle and Jess Beach managed to claim one wicket each.

The run chase never truly gained momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. Gwen Davies provided a solid start with a well-made 52 off 56 balls, and Ebony Tweats added a resilient 28, but the middle order collapsed under pressure. The team was eventually bowled out for 186 in 44.1 overs, falling well short of the target in a tough opening fixture.

Worcestershire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Clare Boycott (c), Gwen Davies, Caitlin Baker-Smith, Ebony Tweats, Liv Gough (wk), Megan Bishop, Lucy Harris, Emily Churms, Phoebe Brett, Jess Beach, Flora Bertwistle

Leicestershire Women Preview

After a five wicket win over the Sussex Sharks in their opening fixture, the Foxes lost their last match against the Glamorgan Women by 53 runs at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. 

Bowling first, the Foxes struggled to break a stubborn opening stand, eventually conceding 263 runs. April Herathge was the pick of the attack with 2 for 47, while Indira Singh, Caitlin Chissell, Prisha Thanawala, and Holly Whitfield each claimed a wicket to keep the target within reach.

The run chase started poorly as the Foxes slumped to 39/3. Ellen Watson anchored the middle order with a resilient 60 off 79 balls, and Becki Brooker contributed 45, but two crucial run-outs derailed the momentum. Despite late resistance from Ellie Phillips (27), the team was bowled out for 210 in 46.4 overs, falling short of the total.

Leicestershire Women Predicted Playing XI:

Becki Brooker (c), Prisha Thanawala, Hayley Brown, Lucy Western (wk), Ellen Watson, Caitlin Chissell, Ellie Phillips, Indira Singh, Holly Whitfield, Emma Thatcher, April Herathge

Weather Conditions

The weather at Worcester on Sunday is expected to be damp and cool, with a high of 17°C. Light rain is forecast throughout the day, supported by a 45% chance of precipitation and high humidity at 75%. A gentle 8 km/h breeze will accompany the overcast conditions.

WORW vs LEIW Pitch Report

The pitch at Royal Grammar School Ground, Worcester offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers. The average 1st innings score in the last three matches played at this venue is around 260-275 runs. With a little rain expected during the match hours, seamers will get some good movement early on. 

1st innings score prediction: 240-255. 

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing has been heavily favoured at the Royal Grammar School Ground, Worcester with two of the three recent matches won by the team batting second. 

Toss Prediction: Leicestershire Women to win the coin toss