Yorkshire Women vs. The Blaze Women returns to Headingley for Match 52 of the 2026 Vitality Blast Women on Sunday, July 12, at 10:00 AM GMT (11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST). This is Yorkshire's first-ever Tier 1 season, and they face a Blaze side that topped the early standings. The Blaze beat Yorkshire in the opening round of the tournament. Yorkshire wants revenge at home. For FairPlay users looking at the Yorkshire Women vs. The Blaze Women prediction, fantasy picks, and Dream11 prediction, this guide covers current form, key players, and the full fantasy cricket tips breakdown.
Match 52 Overview
Match: Yorkshire Women vs The Blaze Women Series: Vitality Blast Women 2026, Match 52 Venue: Headingley, Leeds Date and Time: Sunday, July 12, at 10:00 AM GMT / 11:00 AM BST / 3:30 PM IST Format: T20
Headingley has been a solid batting surface in the 2026 Blast. Yorkshire made 180 defending it against The Blaze in an earlier match, where Holly Garton took 3-23, including the wickets of Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, and Georgia Elwiss. The Blaze still chased it down. Yorkshire knows they have the bowling to hurt the Blaze. Getting enough runs first is their challenge.
Yorkshire Women Form and Team Analysis
Yorkshire Women are in their debut Tier 1 season and have shown they belong. Their results have been mixed, but their individual performances have been outstanding. Jess Jonassen is the standout player at the club this summer. She scored a century and took 4-30 in a single match to carry Yorkshire to a win. Yorkshire's coaching staff described her as being in "the form of her life with bat and ball."
Lauren Winfield-Hill leads the side as captain and opener. She scored 90 against The Blaze in their earlier meeting and pushed Yorkshire to a competitive total. Sterre Kalis has also contributed regularly with the bat. The spin bowling department is the genuine strength of this Yorkshire side. Jonassen and Sarah Glenn lead it at the top level, with 17-year-old Holly Garton and 24-year-old Claudie Cooper providing impressive backup. Cooper has taken 16 wickets in 13 appearances across all competitions in 2026. Garton dismissed Beaumont, Bryce, and Elwiss in her first Tier 1 outing.
Yorkshire's issue is not talent. It is squad depth. Run-outs have cost them. Tail-end contributions have been insufficient in close matches. Rich Pyrah's side is capable of winning this, but needs to convert individual brilliance into a team effort.
The Blaze Women Form and Squad Strength
The Blaze are near the top of the Tier 1 standings and one of the strongest all-round squads in the competition. Georgia Elwiss was The Blaze's leading run scorer in 2025 with 412 runs. She has continued that form into 2026 and batted at the backbone of their top order. Tammy Beaumont provides quality at the top of the order. Kirstie Gordon captains the side and gives it bowling depth. Nat Sciver-Brunt, when available, adds match-winning all-round quality.
The Blaze beat Yorkshire in the opening round of the 2026 Blast. But in that earlier encounter at Headingley, Lauren Winfield-Hill's 90 had them chasing from a strong position before a collapse from 126 for 1. Yorkshire's spinners exposed their middle order. The pitch at Headingley can grip, and on a dry July surface, Yorkshire's spin-heavy attack is a genuine weapon.
Yorkshire Women vs The Blaze Women Match Prediction
The Yorkshire Women vs. The Blaze Women prediction leans toward The Blaze. They have the more settled top order and have won this fixture already this season. But at home, with Jonassen and Glenn fully fit, Yorkshire are capable of pulling off the win.
This is a match that could go either way. The pitch will be important. If it grips, Yorkshire's spinners make them competitive. If it is flat, The Blaze's batting depth becomes the decisive factor.
For FairPlay users, The Blaze is the safer match winner pick at around 1.60 to 1.70. Yorkshire at 2.20 to 2.40 is the value play based on home advantage and Jonassen's current form.
Yorkshire Women vs The Blaze Women Fantasy Cricket Tips
Wicketkeeper: Lauren Winfield-Hill (Yorkshire). She opens the batting, scores freely, and keeps wicket. A regular Dream11 contributor across batting and fielding points.
Batters: Tammy Beaumont (The Blaze), Georgia Elwiss (The Blaze), Sterre Kalis (Yorkshire). Beaumont is a consistent scorer at the top. Elwiss is the Blaze's most reliable batter. Kalis has shown good form for Yorkshire in 2026.
All-rounders: Jess Jonassen (Yorkshire), Nat Sciver-Brunt (The Blaze), Kirstie Gordon (The Blaze). Jonassen is the standout Dream11 selection in the match. Her century and 4-wicket haul show she can produce in both categories. Sciver-Brunt adds a similar dual value for The Blaze. Gordon contributes to both departments as captain.
Bowlers: Sarah Glenn (Yorkshire), Claudie Cooper (Yorkshire), and one pace option from The Blaze. Glenn is a consistent wicket-taker and one of the best slow left-armers in domestic cricket. With 16 wickets in 13 appearances across 2026 competitions, Cooper is worthy of inclusion. Then, the Blaze’s bowling option is rounded out by Grace Ballinger or the pace option available.
Dream11 Captain: Jess Jonassen. Her contribution with bat and ball makes her the number one captain pick for your Yorkshire Women vs. The Blaze Women Dream11 prediction teams on FairPlay.
Vice-Captain: Georgia Elwiss. The most consistent run-scorer The Blaze has, with proven big innings in this competition.
Key Takeaways for Match 52
- Yorkshire Women vs The Blaze Women is Match 52 on July 12 at Headingley at 10:00 AM GMT
- Yorkshire is in its debut Tier 1 season. The Blaze have been one of the top sides all tournament.
- Jess Jonassen has been in exceptional form with both bat and ball for Yorkshire in 2026
- Georgia Elwiss is The Blaze's most important batter and was dismissed by 17-year-old Holly Garton in the earlier meeting. g
- The Blaze at 1.65 is the main pick. Yorkshire at 2.30 is the value option at home.
- For fantasy cricket, Jonassen as captain and Elwiss as vice-captain are picks. the strongest combination.
Final Thoughts on Yorkshire Women vs The Blaze Women
Yorkshire Women vs. The Blaze Women at Headingley on July 12 is one of the most compelling Vitality Blast Women 2026 fixtures of the final group phase. The Blaze come in as the stronger side based on form and squad depth. Yorkshire has the individual talent, the home ground, and Jonassen's current form to make this genuinely competitive.
For Fairplay users, the match winner market favors The Blaze. But the Yorkshire Women vs. the Blaze Women fantasy cricket betting tips strongly point to Jonassen as the captain pick, given her extraordinary two-way output this season. Check Fairplay on match morning for the final squad news and updated odds before the 10:00 AM GMT start.