Metro Bank One Day Cup Preview: Somerset v Hampshire
THE MATCH
Somerset welcome Hampshire to the Cooper Associates County Ground in the Metro Bank One Day Cup tomorrow (Saturday June 13th).
Tickets for this match are available now!
Somerset are currently sixth in the Metro Bank One Day Cup table with 13 points from eight fixtures whilst Hampshire are in second place with 23 points from the same number of matches.
MATCHDAY INFORMATION
Gates open at 9:30am with play due to start at 10:30am.
Entry to the Cooper Associates County Ground will be via the Jack White Gates (St James Street) and Sir Vivian Richards Gate (Priory Bridge Road) only.
Seating will be available in the following stands:
- Marcus Trescothick Pavilion Lower
- Ondaatje Family Stand
- Ondaatje Alcohol Free Stand
- Rotec Stand
- Gimblett’s Hill (accessible viewing area)
- Somerset Stand Block 1 (subject to demand)
- Somerset Women 1875 Club and Long Room Members will be able to access the 1875 Club for this fixture.
Somerset Men’s Membership cards will NOT grant you access to the venue for this fixture.
Bag searches will be in operation and spectators are reminded that no cans, glass or sharp implements will be permitted within the Cooper Associates County Ground.
Members and supporters are not permitted to bring alcohol into Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures.
For full Ground Regulations please visit the link below:
Ticket buyers can download their online tickets via their SCCC account, and all ticket or Membership collections will be from the Jack White Gates (St James Street).
Due to the busy nature of a matchday, our telephone lines will reopen at 10am on Monday April 27th.
Information on everything that you will need for a matchday at SCCC, including how to download your e-tickets and how to use the SCCC Ticket App can all be found in our Visiting Guide.
CATERING
Food and drink will be available from Stragglers Coffee House and the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion Lower Concession.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
A live stream of the match will be available via this website and on our YouTube channel.
You can also keep up to date via our social media channels.
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
Somerset County Cricket Club will also be providing radio ear pieces to enable Members and supporters to enjoy our live ball-by-ball match commentary. These will be available to purchase from Reception in the Marcus Trescothick Pavilion at a cost of £12 and these will last all season.
Radio ear pieces are free of charge for visually impaired Members and supporters.
THE OPPOSITION
Captain: Georgia Adams
Head Coach: Paul Prichard
2025 finish: Runners-up
2025 highest run-scorer: Maia Bouchier (539)
2025 highest wicket-taker: Freya Davies (19)
Winter moves: The retirement of Freya Davies and the departure to Warwickshire of Mary Taylor has meant a major depletion in the fast-bowling cache. Hannah Hardwick and Francesca Sweet both arrive after successful trials and are capable of bowling pace. The ever-reliable Charli Knott has been replaced as overseas by leg-spinning all-rounder Amanda-Jade Wellington – who has previously taken plenty of wickets at Utilita Bowl for Southern Vipers and Southern Brave.
The big question: Will the domestic players step up when the England stars are away? With Maia Bouchier, Lauren Bell, Linsey Smith and Freya Kemp, Hampshire look a seriously impressive side. Without them things could be tricky. Ella McCaughan was exceptional before injury curtailed her 2025. She, Abi Norgrove, Georgia Adams, Rhianna Southby and Naomi Dattani have runs in them – which they will need to ease the pressure on an unproven bowling attack.
Player to watch: Hampshire need a young bowler to step up. After a breakout 2025, Daisy Gibb is tracking in the right direction to be that player. The 20-year-old mainly gained admirers in the Vitality Blast but converting her skiddy swing into 50-over consistency feels a natural next step, and she could be a danger to top-order batters up and down the country.
Final thought: Hampshire followed in the footsteps of their Southern Vipers forebearers in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup last season. Throughout that time, they have always found a way to regenerate and continue their dominant 50-over legacy. After losing key Vipers players, they topped the group stage but lost in the final. This year will need another rebirth, however, a top-four finish will still be the target.
TEAM NEWS
Somerset will be without Mollie Robbins (unavailable) and Emma Corney (knee), whilst England Internationals, Heather Knight, Charlie Dean and Dani Gibson are on World Cup duty.
Somerset have named the following squad for this fixture:
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the match, Somerset Head Coach, Erin Osborne said: “I’ve been very happy with our T20 performances, and I think the team’s got some good belief going into this 50-over game. We’ll be looking to play a similar brand of cricket, and we’ll be looking to hold on to our winning momentum.
“I think the players are starting to find out what their capability is and they’re trusting each other a lot more. That was always going to take some time when you’re asking them to play a different brand of cricket to what they’re used to, so I think they’re doing exceptionally well. I think Sophie Luff has played a huge role in that as well. She’s been the one that’s probably had the biggest change in mindset and intent with the bat, and I think her teammates seeing her going out and playing that way has given them permission to do the same.
“It’s always great playing cricket at Taunton because we know it’s a fantastic wicket. Bowlers also get good carry and bounce, so everyone’s looking forward to tomorrow.
“We’ve had some really good and close games against Hampshire already this season, and overall, I’m really happy with how we’ve gone about those games. I think we match up really well against them.”
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NEXT MATCH
Somerset’s next match in the Metro Bank One Day Cup is on Wednesday June 17th when we take on Warwickshire at Exmouth Cricket Club.
Tickets for this match are on sale now!
