DUR-W Lead 4-3 — Can ESS-W Fight Back?
Durham Women face Essex Women at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, Chester-le-Street. DUR-W lead the Vitality Blast Women 4-3 and will look to tighten the grip.
Essex Women elected to bat. The pitch is rated as a Flat Track Pitch with Average batting conditions, and the surface offers Pace & Bounce for the pacers while spinners can expect slow spin assistance.
Players to watch: Meg Lanning (296 runs in 7 innings this series (avg 42)) · Heather Graham (14 wickets in the series) · Sophie Luff (251 runs in 6 innings)
Key Performers
296 runs in 7 innings this series (avg 42)
14 wickets in the series
251 runs in 6 innings
Verdict
On what looks like a batting-friendly surface, expect a high-scoring affair. The report will be updated with a first innings summary and full match analysis as the action unfolds.