Devon Women get their 2025 season underway on Sunday at 11am when they host Berkshire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Devon Women will be playing their first game at their new home ground at Budleigh Salterton CC's The Holt, which is set to host all of the side's home games during 2025.

The match marks the beginning of a new era for women's cricket, with Devon being placed in Division 1 of League Three under the new tier system.

Sunday is also the first time the two sides have faced each other in six years, with only captain Steph Hutchins remaining from the side that last faced Berkshire.

David Joseph's Thoughts

"We’re excited to get the 2025 underway. The squad have developed well over the winter and are ready for the challenges of the season.

"We are a young, talented squad under Steph Hutchins' leadership, and the coaches are looking to see them show their skills in both formats. We are delighted to start the season at our new home ground at Budleigh Salterton."

Captain's Thoughts

"The team are really excited to get going again this summer. The new tier system in place creates new playing opportunities and allows for great competition.

"This season is the start of a new era in women's cricket where players and teams have the opportunity to showcase their skills and abilities.

"I'm really excited to see the young new girls who have come into the squad over the winter. We have had a great winter of training and now I am excited to put it all together on the field on Sunday."

Match Details

Venue: The Holt, Budleigh Salterton CC, E Budleigh Rd, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7BA

Date: Sunday, 20 April

Start time: 11am

Format: 50-over

Devon Women Squad

Steph Hutchins retakes the captaincy after a brief hiatus last season, while Georgia Read returns to the matchday squad for the first time since May 2022.

Three players from the Devon Cricket Performance Pathway come into the squad for their debuts on Sunday: Elle Golsworthy, Megan Hayward and Abbie Lockett.

Last Time Out

Match Abandoned
19/05/2019
ECB Women's County Championship - Division 2 (50-over)

A Devon side captained by Amara Carr set Berkshire a revised target of 213 on a rainy day at Sidmouth CC, Georgia Hennessy's 78* and Emily Edgecombe's 59 setting the tone for the home side.

The visitors, whose side featured Lauren Bell and Anya Shrubsole, were 22/2 off 5 overs when the game was abandoned.