Somerset Women vs Essex Women – Vitality Blast Women’s Match Guide

The 2025 Women’s Vitality Blast returns with an intriguing T20 showdown: Somerset Women take on Essex Women in a South Group fixture at Taunton’s Cooper Associates Ground on July 8. Here's your complete guide on live stream options, match preview, and how to catch the action, especially useful for cord-cutters and global cricket fans.

Live Stream: How to Watch

UK & Ireland

• ECB & England Cricket App stream all non‑televised Women’s Blast matches live, including this game. You can also watch on county websites like Somerset’s YouTube channel or Essex’s streaming portal.
   
• Sky Sports airs 23 select men’s and women’s regional fixtures; check schedules to see if they're broadcasting it.
   

International (India)

• Match streaming available via Fancode, offering ball-by-ball coverage, live scores, and highlights.
   

Australia

• ESPN Australia provides full-match video highlights and recaps.
   

Highlights & Clips

• Somerset's official YouTube channel regularly streams home matches and share post-game highlights.
   

Fixture Details

• Date: Tuesday, 8 July 2025
   
• Venue: Cooper Associates Ground, Taunton
   
• Start Time (BST): 6:00 pm (approx.)
   

In-Game Progress: Live Updates

• Scorecards & Reporting: Cricket World delivers live updates, stats, and detailed write-ups for Vitality Blast fixtures.
   
• Local commentary: BBC local radio offers live ball-by-ball commentary for domestic matches.
   

 

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Match Preview

Recent Form

• Somerset Women have struggled this season, sitting at just 1‑9 in the South Group before securing their first victory—a dramatic 4‑wicket win over Essex on July 8, propelled by Amanda‑Jade Wellington’s 29 off 23 and Fran Wilson’s 41.
   
• Essex Women remain at the bottom of their group, losing nine of their 11 matches, though bowlers like Esmae MacGregor (3‑19) have provided bright spots.
   

Key Players to Watch

• Amanda-Jade Wellington (Somerset) – Leg-spinner who starred with bat and ball in the recent Oswinning chase, showing all-round utility in the T20 format .
   
• Fran Wilson (Somerset) – Experienced middle-order batter who anchors many of Somerset’s chases; her 41-run contribution was vital .
   
• Esmae MacGregor (Essex) – Emerging medium-pace bowler with notable figures, capable of key breakthroughs .
   
• Jodi Grewcock (Essex) – All‑round player and captain, she top-scored with 45 during the July 8 clash.
   

Match Factors & Strategy

• Batting depths: Somerset boasts greater middle-order depth with Wilson and Wellington, while Essex often struggle to push past 155 in their innings.
   
• Bowling outlook: Somerset’s top order has shown ability to contain, but Essex’s bowling—including MacGregor and Coppack—can surprise on their day.
   
• Pitch & conditions: Taunton usually favours spinners; Wellington’s form suggests a key role if the pitch turns.

Match Significance

• Somerset Women earned their first win, lifting morale and pushing them closer to qualification hopes. They’re eyeing more consistency to challenge the top three.
   
• Essex Women must regroup—they need stronger middle-order partnerships and tighter bowling to climb from the bottom.
   
• As the league enters knock-out qualification phase, every win matters.
   

Summary Table

Match	Somerset Women	Essex Women
Latest result	Won by 4 wickets	Lost by 4 wickets
Streaming	ECB app/YouTube	ECB app/YouTube
Star Player	Wellington, Wilson	MacGregor, Grewcock
Key focus	Batting depth	Bowling consistency