Somerset Women's 2026 T20 Blast Cricket Draft Preview

Overview

Somerset finished bottom of the table last season, recording only one win and a tie alongside 10 defeats and two "no results." However, they have had a promising start to 50-over cricket this summer, currently sitting fourth in the table after three wins and three defeats.

While three players passed 200 runs last season, two have since departed: Amanda-Jade Wellington and the recently retired Fran Wilson, who is now the Gloucestershire head coach. Rebecca Odgers remains; she accumulated 224 runs last term and is valued at £5.8m this summer. In the bowling department, Mollie Robbins led the way with 15 wickets last year but is yet to feature this season. Currently, Alex Griffiths is the leading wicket-taker in the One Day Cup with 14 victims. The team will be desperate to improve upon last season’s disappointing showing.

Somerset Women's T20 Blast Fantasy Values

Somerset Women's T20 Blast Fantasy Values

Banker / Wildcard / Young Gun / England Pick

Banker: Heather Knight (ALR)

With over 300 appearances in an England jersey and a century in all three formats, Knight will play a pivotal role in Somerset’s success. She has played three games this season, accumulating 171 runs at an average of 57.00, including a century and a half-century. As she is named in both England squads, her availability is the only significant concern for fantasy managers.

Wildcard: Chloe Skelton (BWL)

Valued at £6.1m, Skelton is a strong pick for a regular starter in good form. She has played all six One Day Cup games, taking 12 wickets at an average of 26.08 with a best of 4/42. Although listed as a bowler who bats down the order, she is capable of contributing nicely with the blade; she has 147 runs at an average of 36.75 and two half-centuries this season, which could see her climb the batting order. She is a reliable presence, having played all 14 games last year.

Young Gun: Lola Harris (BWL)

The 19-year-old has played all six matches in the One Day Cup so far and collected six wickets. Valued at just £4.4m, she is Somerset’s second-cheapest player. As a likely regular starter, she offers a solid budget-enabler role with plenty of room for growth.

England Watch: Danielle Gibson (ALR)

Gibson is a hard-hitting all-rounder who scores quickly. She is currently averaging 47.66 with a strike rate of 147.42 in the One Day Cup. The 25-year-old has been selected for both upcoming England squads; she only played once in this competition last year, so managers should keep a close eye on her availability.

Potential Strongest Starting XI

No	Player	Role
1	Rebecca Odgers	BAT
2	Niamh Holland	ALR
3	Heather Knight	ALR
4	Sophie Luff	BAT
5	Anika Learoyd	BAT
6	Danielle Gibson	ALR
7	Charlie Dean	BWL
8	Jess Hazell	WKT
9	Chloe Skelton	BWL
10	Alex Griffiths	BWL
11	Lola Harris	BWL