Durham Women take on Essex Women in what promises to be a competitive 5th Match of the Women's One Day Cup 2026. Both sides will be eager to bounce back from defeats in their last outings. Our DUR-W vs ESS-W prediction breaks down team form, head-to-head stats, pitch conditions, and expert insights to help you back the right side in this crucial fixture.
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Durham Women will be smarting from a narrow defeat against Yorkshire Women by 6 wickets. Durham Women's 193/10 in 50.0 overs wasn't enough, Yorkshire Women reached the target in just 47.3 overs. Durham Women have now lost 2 matches in a row.
Durham Women's recent run in WListA cricket reads three defeats from the last five, one while batting first and two while chasing. Over the same stretch Durham Women have posted 193 batting first and averaged 231 runs chasing.
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Essex Women are coming on the back of a disappointing loss against Hampshire Women by 10 wickets. After posting 245/10 in 50.0 overs batting first, Essex Women saw Hampshire Women chase the total down in just 38.2 overs. It marks Essex Women's 3rd consecutive defeat.
Form has been a concern in WListA cricket, with Essex Women losing three of their last five, one while batting first and two while chasing. Across these matches Essex Women have posted 245 batting first and averaged 249 runs chasing.
DUR-W vs ESS-W Match Winner Prediction
DUR-W's stronger position in the table reflects a side that's been doing the right things, and that holds them in good stead.
DUR-W have won 2 of their last 5 in this format compared to ESS-W's 2 wins from 5. The standings reinforce the picture, with DUR-W on 27 points compared to ESS-W's 20.
Neither side has run away with it on paper, but DUR-W edge it for us in this match-up.
