| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Scrivens | 85 | 64 | 12 | 0 | 132.81 |
| Anneke Bosch | 48 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 129.73 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Fraser | 4 | 17 | 1 | 4.2 |
| Heather Graham | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollie Armitage | 43 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 104.88 |
| Heather Graham | 36 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 156.52 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gray | 4 | 27 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Esmae MacGregor | 4 | 39 | 2 | 9.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Scrivens | c Armitage b Heather Graham | 85 | 64 | 12 | 0 | 132.81 |
| Anneke Bosch | b Katherine Fraser | 48 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 129.73 |
| Sophia Smale | b Grace Thompson | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 155.56 |
| Jodi Grewcock | run out (Grace Thompson/Heather Graham) | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Liberty Heap | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trudy Johnson | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.5 |
| Heather Graham | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.8 |
| Katherine Fraser | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Katie Levick | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Sophia Turner | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Grace Thompson | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollie Armitage | c Liberty Heap b Kate Coppack | 43 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 104.88 |
| Katherine Fraser | b Eva Gray | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emily Windsor | st Amara Carr b Esmae MacGregor | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 46.15 |
| Bess Heath | c Kate Coppack b Bryony Gillgrass | 23 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 109.52 |
| Heather Graham | c Jodi Grewcock b Eva Gray | 36 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 156.52 |
| Mia Rogers | c Jodi Grewcock b Esmae MacGregor | 27 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 180 |
| Emma Marlow | not out | 10 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 200 |
| Grace Thompson | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gray | 4 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Kate Coppack | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Sophia Smale | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Esmae MacGregor | 4 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| Grace Scrivens | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Bryony Gillgrass | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jodi Grewcock | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
Summary:
Essex Women clinched a narrow victory over Durham Women by 12 runs in the 47th match of the Women's T20 Blast 2026. Grace Scrivens shone with the bat, scoring a commendable 85 runs, and was supported by Anneke Bosch's 48. On the bowling front, Eva Gray was pivotal for Essex with two crucial wickets.
The match took place at the Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Winning the toss, Essex Women opted to bat first. Their innings was anchored by an outstanding performance from Grace Scrivens, who scored a brilliant 85 runs off 64 balls, hitting 12 boundaries in the process. Anneke Bosch provided solid support with a quickfire 48 from 37 balls, which included four fours and one six. These contributions helped Essex post a competitive total of 162/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
Durham's bowlers tried to contain the Essex batters, with Katherine Fraser and Grace Thompson taking a wicket each. Fraser was particularly economical, conceding only 17 runs in her four overs.
Chasing 163 for victory, Durham Women got off to a steady start but struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Hollie Armitage top-scored with 43 runs, while Heather Graham contributed a brisk 36 off just 23 deliveries. Despite their efforts, Durham fell short of the target, ending their innings at 150/6.
Eva Gray stood out for Essex with her bowling performance, claiming two wickets for just 27 runs in her four-over spell. She was well-supported by Kate Coppack and Esmae MacGregor, who picked up key wickets at crucial moments.
In the field, Essex's Liberty Heap and Jodi Grewcock took vital catches that helped restrict Durham's chase. The match also witnessed an excellent stumping by Amara Carr to dismiss Emily Windsor.
Grace Scrivens' all-round contribution made her a deserving candidate for the Player of the Match award. Her exceptional batting set up Essex's total, which ultimately proved too challenging for Durham to overcome.
Essex Women’s victory further bolstered their position in the tournament standings as they continue their campaign in the Women's T20 Blast 2026.
