| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Dean | 41 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 128.13 |
| Anika Learoyd | 23 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 121.05 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Higham | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Charli Knott | 4 | 19 | 1 | 4.8 |
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charli Knott | 63 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 146.51 |
| Sarah Bryce | 29 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 87.88 |
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Dean | 4 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Niamh Fiona Holland | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Odgers | c G Elwiss b Grace Ballinger | 13 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 118.18 |
| Sophie Luff | c Emma Jones b Kirstie Gordon | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Anika Learoyd | b Josie Groves | 23 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 121.05 |
| Niamh Fiona Holland | c Marie Kelly b Kathryn Bryce | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Charlotte Dean | c Kathryn Bryce b Lucy Higham | 41 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 128.13 |
| Alex Griffiths | c G Elwiss b Charley Phillips | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 63.64 |
| Jess Hazell | c Charli Knott b Lucy Higham | 10 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 62.5 |
| Chloe Skelton | st Sarah Bryce b Charli Knott | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Olivia Barnes | not out | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Lola Harris | not out | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Ballinger | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Charley Phillips | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Charli Knott | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Kirstie Gordon | 4 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Kathryn Bryce | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Josie Groves | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Lucy Higham | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Kelly | lbw b Charlie Dean | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Sarah Bryce | c Lola Harris b Charlie Dean | 29 | 33 | 2 | 0 | 87.88 |
| Kathryn Bryce | b Charlie Dean | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charli Knott | not out | 63 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 146.51 |
| Emma Jones | not out | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 300 |
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | No Balls | Wide Balls | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Dean | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Alex Griffiths | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Chloe Skelton | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Erin Vukusic | 1.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12.8 |
| Olivia Barnes | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Niamh Fiona Holland | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Lola Harris | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
Date: July 10, 2026
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
The Blaze Women secured a victory over Somerset Women by 7 wickets in a thrilling T20 encounter. Charli Knott was the standout performer with the bat for The Blaze Women, scoring an unbeaten 63 runs. Charlotte Dean was the pick of the bowlers for Somerset Women, claiming 3 wickets.
The match began with Somerset Women winning the toss and opting to bat first. They managed to score a total of 118 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Charlotte Dean was the top scorer for Somerset with a valuable knock of 41 runs off 32 balls, hitting five boundaries. Anika Learoyd also contributed with a quickfire 23 runs off 19 deliveries.
The Blaze Women's bowling attack was led by Lucy Higham, who took 2 crucial wickets while conceding just 6 runs in her spell of 2 overs. Other bowlers like Grace Ballinger, Charley Phillips, Charli Knott, Kirstie Gordon, Kathryn Bryce, and Josie Groves chipped in with a wicket each, keeping the Somerset batters in check.
In response, The Blaze Women chased down the target comfortably in just 14.2 overs. Despite losing early wickets including Marie Kelly (4) and Sarah Bryce (29), Charli Knott's impressive innings of 63 not out from 43 balls guided them to victory. Her innings included nine boundaries and was played at a strike rate of 146.51. Emma Jones provided solid support with a quick unbeaten knock of 15 runs from just 5 balls.
Charlotte Dean was the most successful bowler for Somerset Women, taking all three wickets that fell during The Blaze Women's innings.
Batting Highlights:
Bowling Highlights:
The match was marked by some excellent fielding performances as well, with Georgia Elwiss taking two catches for The Blaze Women.
With this win, The Blaze Women demonstrated their strong form in the tournament, showcasing both their batting depth and bowling prowess.
