Surrey venture up the M40 today as they start their week of away fixtures at opposite ends of the country. Taking on Lancashire this Wednesday, Surrey are looking to regain status after recent defeat to Warwickshire at home.
Play will begin against Lancashire at 10.30am at Southport & Birkdale CC.
Surrey Squad
Surrey are taking a 14 player squad for the fixture featuring the return of left-arm seamer Alexa Stonehouse. All other features remain the same.
How can I keep up with play?
The match will be broadcast live on Lancashire’s YouTube channel, with a link posted on the Surrey Match Centre and social media channels.
Surrey Cricket’s social media channels will provide live updates from Stockport, with clips and highlights posted throughout the day. A written report and highlights will be available at the end of each day’s play.
Last time out
Surrey suffered defeat against Warwickshire on Sunday and are looking to tomorrow to play the free-playing and dominant cricket synonymous with the Three-Feathers.
Despite posting 313 and a Sophia Dunkley ton, Surrey struggled to defend the total as Warwickshire met the target in the 47th over.
Lancashire, with two wins and two losses on the table are in similar position to Surrey, and tomorrows game will be a test for who comes out on top.
LANCASHIRE
Captain: Ellie Threlkeld
Head Coach: 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: 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: 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.
Previewed by Graham Hardcastle – ECB Reporters Network supported by Rothesay
