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Metro Bank One Day Cup Preview: Lancashire v Somerset
THE MATCH
Somerset travel to Emirates Old Trafford to take on Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup tomorrow (Thursday September 3rd).
Play is due to get underway at 10:30am.
Somerset are currently sixth in the table with 19 points from 10 matches whilst Lancashire are second with 31 points from the same number of fixtures.
HOW CAN I KEEP UP TO DATE?
You can keep up to date using the dedicated Match Centre on this website which will feature a live stream of the action courtesy of Lancashire CCC.
In-play updates will also appear on our X feed (formerly Twitter).
In addition to this, a report on the day’s play along with quotes will be posted on this website.
THE OPPOSITION
Captain:Â Ellie Threlkeld
Head Coach:Â Chris Read
The big questions: Will this be Lancashire’s year? They only progressed beyond the group stages of both 50-over and T20 cricket once combined in five years of regional cricket. But confidence is high that, following a winter’s work and some key signings, they can make their mark immediately on English domestic cricket’s new era.
Player to watch: Lancashire have signed two players from Central Sparks, or Warwickshire as they are now. First up, linchpin top order batter Eve Jones. If the experienced left-hander maintains her recent domestic form, Ellie Threlkeld’s side will have a great chance of success. There won’t be many better players without senior England recognition than Jones.
Young gun:Â Fast bowler Grace Potts has made the same journey from the West Midlands. She is on the verge of senior England honours having toured South Africa with them before Christmas. A sparkling summer will give the 22-year-old a great chance of debuting under new national coach Charlotte Edwards.
Final thought: Lancashire’s squad on paper is better than previous results have suggested. If their England stars Kate Cross and Sophie Ecclestone play a good number of games, that will be a huge boost. Big impacts from fringe internationals Mahika Gaur, Emma Lamb and Seren Smale will also go a long way. Australian batter Katie Mack and compatriot leg-spinner Alana King will share overseas duties during the first half of 2025.
Squad:Â Ellie Threlkeld (captain), Olivia Bell, Alice Clarke, Danielle Collins, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Phoebe Graham, Liberty Heap, Hannah Jones, Alana King, Emma Lamb, Ailsa Lister, Katie Mack, Fi Morris, Sophie Morris, Tara Norris, Hannah Rainey, Seren Smale.
TEAM NEWS
Somerset will be without Heather Knight, Charlie Dean, Emma Corney (knee), Amelie Munday (knee) and Laura Jackson (hamstring).
The following squad has been named for this fixture:
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Ahead of the fixture, Somerset Head Coach, Trevor Griffin said: “There’s a good atmosphere around the group and the players returning from The Hundred have come back in good spirits. Everyone is really looking forward to the next few games and to finishing the season strongly. We’re still in contention and all our attention is focused on getting a positive result against Lancashire. Training has gone well this week, albeit indoors because of the weather, and everyone is excited to be back together again.
“The frustration of the Vitality Blast has been put to bed. We can’t change any of that. The focus is very much around what we can still achieve this season.
“Lancashire have performed really well this year and it’ll be a tough game, but we just need to focus on what we do. We’ve prepared well and are looking to finish the campaign positively.”
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
If you are planning to attend the match, all the information you need can be found on the official Lancashire CCC Website.
NEXT MATCH
Somerset are next in action when we take on The Blaze in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at Taunton Vale Sports Club on Sunday September 5th.
Tickets for this match are still available.
