The Blaze Women vs Durham Women, Final, Women's T20 Blast 2026

Date: July 17, 2026
Venue: Kennington Oval, London

Match Summary:
The Blaze Women triumphed over Durham Women by 10 wickets in a commanding performance during the Women's T20 Blast Final. Kirstie Gordon's exceptional bowling (3 wickets) and an unbeaten opening partnership between Sarah Bryce (53*) and Tammy Beaumont (54*) led The Blaze Women to a comprehensive victory.

Detailed Match Highlights

The Blaze Women opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Durham Women managed to score 117 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Heather Graham was the top scorer for Durham with a brisk 30 off 23 balls, featuring 5 boundaries. However, none of the batters could reach a half-century, and wickets fell at regular intervals due to disciplined bowling from The Blaze Women.

Bowling Excellence

• Kirstie Gordon was the standout bowler for The Blaze Women, claiming 3 wickets for just 21 runs in her 4-over spell. She dismissed key batters Mady Villiers (16), Bess Heath (11), and Mia Rogers (13).
• Charli Knott also contributed significantly with 2 wickets, including the stumping of Grace Thompson (20).

Fielding Highlights

• Lucy Higham took an excellent catch to dismiss Mady Villiers.
• Tammy Beaumont's sharp catch sent Hollie Armitage back without scoring.
• Sarah Bryce executed a crucial stumping to remove Grace Thompson.

Chase Masterclass

In response, The Blaze Women chased down the target effortlessly in just 13.2 overs without losing any wickets. The opening pair of Sarah Bryce and Tammy Beaumont were sensational, both scoring unbeaten half-centuries.

• Sarah Bryce scored a fluent 53* off 41 balls, hitting 8 fours.
• Tammy Beaumont played aggressively with a quickfire 54* off 39 deliveries, striking 7 fours.

Their unbroken partnership ensured that The Blaze Women secured the title with ease.

Conclusion

The match was dominated by The Blaze Women's all-round performance. Kirstie Gordon's pivotal bowling spell set the tone early on, while Sarah Bryce and Tammy Beaumont's batting masterclass sealed the victory in style. This comprehensive win showcased their dominance in the tournament, crowning them as worthy champions of the Women's T20 Blast 2026.