Surrey return to the Kia Oval to host the current Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup holders, Lancashire.
Surrey take on the reigning champions on Saturday 16 May. The two sides are meeting for the first time this season and play will begin at 10.30am.
The Three Feathers currently sit third in the table with the visitors at eighth.
How can I keep up with play?
The match will be broadcast live on Surrey’s YouTube channel. A link will be made available in the Kia Oval Match Day Centre and across Surrey’s social media channels.
Match highlights will be available after the close of play on Surrey’s YouTube channel.
Squad Updates
Kira Chathli returns to lead the side against Lancashire. England have released the keeper-batter so she can play on Saturday.
Sophia Dunkley also returns, having recovered from a knee injury. The England batter replaces Danni Wyatt-Hodge who is unavailable due to the imminent arrival of her first baby.
Last Time Out v Lancs
Surrey are yet to take a One Day Cup victory over this weekend’s visitors, having been defeated by the Red Rose home and away last summer.
Despite disappointment in the results, both games showed promising performances from Surrey. Most notably, the performance of Kalea Moore in the sides most recent meeting at Beckenham.
Coming to the crease at number seven in the 17th over, Moore was faced with the task of rebuilding after the lower order’s failed run scoring.
Alongside Phoebe Franklin and Alexa Stonehouse, the allrounder was the anchor for two 50-plus run partnerships.
Finishing on 67, Moore pushed Surrey to a defendable target of 225 all out.
Despite best efforts with the ball, the Three Feather’s were unable to convert a win.
This time, welcoming Lancashire to the Kia Oval and having regained form, Surrey will look to take their first win against the Red Rose and further the gap between last year’s competition winners, and themselves.
Lancashire
Captain: Ellie Threlkeld
Head coach: Chris Read
2025 finish: Champions
2025 highest run-scorer: Emma Lamb (794)
2025 highest wicket-taker: Grace Potts (16)
Winter moves: September’s final hero Gaby Lewis returns as overseas, Ireland’s captain having hit a stunning unbeaten 141 in chasing 289 at Hampshire to complete the County T20 and One Day Cup double. Fellow opener Tilly Kesteven, star of May’s County Cup final against Surrey – has signed her maiden pro contract. Experienced seamer Phoebe Graham has retired into a pathway coaching role, joining new senior bowling coaches Mattie McKiernan and Scott Boswell.
The big question: Can Lancashire go one step further and complete the treble? It will be a huge ask, of course, despite the immense quality they have. But the Red Rose were frustrated at missing out on a Finals Day place in the Vitality Blast last year and want to rectify that in 2026. Largely speaking, though, the hunters are now the hunted. It’s a challenge they are excited to tackle.
Player to watch: The obvious one would be Emma Lamb. Her form with the bat was sensational, sailing beyond 1,000 runs in all competitions. However, we know all about the England star. Instead, let’s look at dynamic Scotland batter Ailsa Lister. An emerging middle order prospect, the 21-year-old hit the winning runs in the final at Hampshire and has a huge summer ahead, including June’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England.
Final thought: Aside from the trophy hunt, there are a couple of really exciting things on the horizon for Lancashire. Firstly, Yorkshire’s elevation to Tier 1 introduces the Roses rivalry to the professional era of women’s domestic cricket in England. Also, Emirates Old Trafford will host the Vitality T20 County Cup Finals Day on Saturday 29 August. The defending champions would love to be there.
