July 9, 2025, proved to be a thrilling day in the Vitality Blast Women’s 2025 tournament, delivering two high-quality fixtures that reshaped the points table. Surrey Women held their nerve to secure a 4-wicket victory against Warwickshire Women, while Lancashire Women dominated Hampshire Women with an 8-wicket win, rising to fourth in the standings.
Match 41: Warwickshire Women vs Surrey Women – Surrey Edge Out Warwickshire in Last-Over Thriller
Surrey Women showcased composure under pressure, chasing down a modest target of 140 with two balls to spare in a tightly fought clash.
Warwickshire Innings
Warwickshire struggled at the start, losing early wickets including Meg Austin (0) and Davina Perrin (4). A stabilizing knock from Sterre Kalis (38 off 30) and useful contributions from the lower order, particularly *Millie Taylor (26 off 27)**, helped them reach 139 all out in 19.3 overs.
Surrey Bowling Highlights:
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Alice Davidson-Richards: 3/11 (2.3 overs)
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Alexa Stonehouse: 2/23 (4 overs)
Surrey Innings
Surrey’s chase saw crucial knocks from Bryony Smith (26) and Emma Jones (46 off 39). With wickets falling at intervals, Alice Davidson-Richards (28 off 18)* and Kalea Moore (22 off 14)* combined for a match-winning 42-run unbeaten partnership, reaching the target at 140/6 in 19.4 overs.
Warwickshire Bowling Highlights:
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Georgia Davis: 2/32
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Millie Taylor: 2/29
The win keeps Surrey at the top of the standings, while Warwickshire sit at third, still in contention.
Match 42: Hampshire Women vs Lancashire Women – Lancashire Dominate with Bat and Ball
Lancashire Women delivered a clinical all-round performance, comfortably chasing down Hampshire’s total of 173 to register a statement win.
Hampshire Innings
Early wickets dented Hampshire’s top order, with Rhianna Southby and Ellyse Perry departing for just one run each. However, Freya Kemp (63 off 43) and Abi Norgrove (54 off 35) rescued the innings with a brilliant 116-run stand. Contributions from Naomi Dattani and Mary Taylor helped the side finish at a competitive 173/5.
Lancashire Bowling Highlights:
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Alana King: 2/40 (2 overs)
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Phoebe Graham: 1/13 (2 overs)
Lancashire Innings
Chasing 174, Lancashire’s openers set the tone early. Eve Jones (42 off 29) and Emma Lamb (66 off 45)* stitched a 65-run stand. Lamb continued her form with Seren Smale (42 off 30) in a 92-run partnership. A brisk cameo from Ailsa Lister (12)* sealed the win in 17.4 overs, as Lancashire finished at 175/2.
Hampshire Bowling Highlights:
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Georgia Adams: 1/20 (3 overs)
Lancashire’s dominant win pushed them to fourth on the table, while Hampshire dropped to fifth, still looking to find consistency.
Current Standings Snapshot (as of July 9, 2025):
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Surrey Women – Top of the table, unbeaten streak continues
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Warwickshire Women – 3rd place, competitive but inconsistent
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Lancashire Women – Rise to 4th with key win
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Hampshire Women – Slip to 5th after back-to-back losses
