Lancashire Women vs Durham Women, 51st Match, Womens T20 Blast 2026

t20Lancashire Women won by 4 wkts

Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

12 Jul 2026, 4:30 pm IST

durham women won the toss, chose to bat

Winner: Lancashire Women

Top Performers

durham women

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Hollie Armitage	30	27	4	0	111.11
Grace Thompson	28	12	2	2	233.33

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Vinali Weerappuli	4	20	2	5
Darcey Carter	4	27	2	6.8

Lancashire Women,Durham Women

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Skye Thomas	55	38	6	1	144.74
Kate Cross	23	21	2	1	109.52

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Sophia Turner	3.4	20	2	5.5
Heather Graham	4	30	2	7.5

durham women Inning Score: 132 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Hollie Armitage	c and b Darcey Carter	30	27	4	0	111.11
Katherine Fraser	b Olivia Brinsden	17	18	2	0	94.44
Emily Windsor	st Skye Thomas b Vinali Weerappuli	27	33	2	0	81.82
Bess Heath	c Fi Morris b Darcey Carter	18	13	3	0	138.46
Heather Graham	c Collins b Vinali Weerappuli	1	3	0	0	33.33
Mia Rogers	lbw b Sophie Morris	3	6	0	0	50
Emma Marlow	not out	7	8	0	0	87.5
Grace Thompson	not out	28	12	2	2	233.33

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Kate Cross	3	28	0	9.3
Sophie Morris	4	18	1	4.5
Olivia Brinsden	3	24	1	8
Vinali Weerappuli	4	20	2	5
Darcey Carter	4	27	2	6.8
Fi Morris	2	14	0	7

Lancashire Women,Durham Women Inning Score: 135 /6

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Eve Jones	c Armitage b Heather Graham	2	8	0	0	25
Meg Lanning	b Katherine Fraser	15	11	2	0	136.36
Danielle Collins	c Trudy Johnson b Sophia Turner	20	22	2	0	90.91
Darcey Carter	c Emma Marlow b Heather Graham	3	3	0	0	100
Olivia Cunliffe	c Heather Graham b Katie Levick	2	7	0	0	28.57
Skye Thomas	not out	55	38	6	1	144.74
Fi Morris	b Sophia Turner	8	8	0	0	100
Kate Cross	not out	23	21	2	1	109.52

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Wide Balls	Economy
Trudy Johnson	3	19	0	0	6.3
Heather Graham	4	30	2	1	7.5
Katherine Fraser	4	30	1	1	7.5
Katie Levick	4	21	1	1	5.2
Sophia Turner	3.4	20	2	0	5.5
Grace Thompson	1	11	0	0	11

Match Summary

Lancashire Women vs Durham Women - 51st Match, Women's T20 Blast 2026

Date: July 12, 2026
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

Summary:
Lancashire Women triumphed over Durham Women by 4 wickets in a thrilling T20 encounter. Skye Thomas's unbeaten half-century was instrumental in the chase, while Darcey Carter and Vinali Weerappuli shone with the ball for Lancashire. The match featured impressive individual performances and a nail-biting finish.

Match Highlights

Durham Women, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, posted a competitive total of 132/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Hollie Armitage, who scored a solid 30 runs off 27 balls, supported by Emily Windsor's patient 27 off 33 deliveries. Grace Thompson provided late fireworks with an explosive 28* off just 12 balls. For Lancashire, Darcey Carter and Vinali Weerappuli were the standout bowlers, each claiming two wickets. Carter’s figures were particularly economical with a spell of 4-0-27-2.

In response, Lancashire Women faced early hiccups but steadied the ship with key contributions from their middle order. Skye Thomas was the star with an unbeaten 55 off 38 balls, showcasing her prowess with six boundaries and a six. Her innings was complemented by Kate Cross's composed 23* off 21 balls. The duo ensured Lancashire reached the target in the penultimate over, finishing at 135/6 in 19.4 overs. Sophia Turner and Heather Graham were notable with the ball for Durham, each picking up two wickets.

Key Performances

Batting:
- Skye Thomas (Lancashire): Scored an unbeaten half-century (55* off 38 balls).
- Grace Thompson (Durham): Played a quick cameo (28* off 12 balls).
Bowling:
- Darcey Carter (Lancashire): Impressive spell of 4-0-27-2.
- Vinali Weerappuli (Lancashire): Economical bowling with figures of 4-0-20-2.

This match was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams and highlighted individual brilliance that kept fans on the edge of their seats till the very end.