The knockout stage of the Women’s Vitality Blast 2026 has arrived, with Surrey Women taking on the Blaze Women in the first semi-final at the Kennington Oval in London. Featuring several international stars, both sides will be aiming to book their place in the tournament final.
This Women’s T20 Blast semi-final preview features match details, predicted playing XIs, live streaming information and the Surrey Women vs the Blaze Women prediction.
Match Details
- Match: Surrey Women vs the Blaze Women, semi- final 1
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST (11:00 AM Local)
- Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Live Streaming
Fans can watch the match live on the ECB website, the England Cricket App, and the respective team YouTube channels.
Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers should enjoy some movement with the new ball during the opening overs, while batters can take advantage of the true bounce once they settle in.
As the game progresses, the surface is likely to slow down, bringing the spinners into play. Batting first could prove to be the better option in a high-pressure knockout match, as defending a competitive total may become easier in the second innings.
Predicted Playing XI
Surrey Women
- Bryony Smith (C)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge
- Alice Capsey
- Sophia Dunkley
- Jemima Spence (wk)
- Alice Monaghan
- Priyanaz Chatterji
- Kalea Moore
- Ryana MacDonald-Gay
- Claudie Cooper
- Dani Gregory
Surrey possess a powerful batting line-up with experienced international players capable of scoring quickly. Their bowling attack, led by Ryana MacDonald-Gay, has also been among the most effective in the tournament.
The Blaze Women
- Tammy Beaumont
- Sarah Bryce (wk)
- Charli Knott
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Kathryn Bryce
- Amy Jones
- Georgia Elwiss
- Prisha Thanawala/Nikhil Chaudhary
- Josie Groves
- Kirstie Gordon (C)
- Grace Ballinger
The Blaze enter the semi-final with a balanced squad featuring several quality all-rounders. Their depth in both batting and bowling makes them one of the strongest teams left in the competition.
Players to Watch
Surrey captain Bryony Smith has been their leading run scorer this season with 347 runs and will be expected to provide another solid start. Ryana MacDonald-Gay has starred with the ball, including a remarkable spell of 6/11 earlier in the tournament.
For the Blaze, Charli Knott has been one of the standout performers of the competition. The all-rounder has scored 383 runs while also taking 21 wickets, making her a genuine match-winner. England stars Nat Sciver-Brunt and Tammy Beaumont will also be key players in the knockout clash.
Surrey Women vs The Blaze Women Prediction
Both teams have the quality to reach the final, but Surrey Women appear to have a slight advantage. Playing at their home venue, coupled with a strong top order featuring Bryony Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley, gives them an edge in a pressure game.
If Surrey’s batters make full use of the powerplay and their bowlers continue their impressive form, they should be able to overcome the Blaze Women and secure a place in the Women’s T20 Blast 2026 final.
Prediction: Surrey Women to defeat the Blaze Women and qualify for the final.
