As the 2025 Women’s T20 Blast continues to unfold, the day’s action brought a mix of dominance, drama and disruption. Hampshire Women cruised to an 8-wicket victory over Somerset Women in the opening match of the day. Meanwhile, rain played spoilsport in the clash between Durham Women and The Blaze, leading to an early abandonment.
In one of the most thrilling contests, Surrey Women and Essex Women battled to a nail-biting tie, keeping fans on the edge. The day concluded with a statement win from Lancashire Women, who outplayed third-placed Warwickshire Women by 7 wickets in a confident chase.
Match 36: Somerset Women vs Hampshire Women
Batting first, Somerset Women posted a competitive total of 153/8. Fran Wilson led the charge with a brilliant 55 off 32 balls, striking at 171.87, showcasing her experience with elegant strokeplay. Rebecca Odgers (18 off 13) and Niamh Holland (15 off 14) provided brief cameos at the top, while Amanda-Jade Wellington chipped in with 29 runs down the order. Captain Sophie Luff managed just 6 runs, and Jess Hazell was dismissed for a duck. Hampshire’s bowlers kept things in check, with Freya Davies claiming 3/38 and Bex Tyson delivering a tight spell of 2/19 in her four overs.
In reply, Hampshire Women chased down the target with style, finishing at 154/2 and sealing an emphatic 8-wicket victory. Star all-rounder Ellyse Perry anchored the innings with a composed 40 off 33 balls, while Rhianna Southby shone with a brilliant half century of 57. Freya Kemp played a finishing role to perfection, scoring an unbeaten 42 off 29, guiding her side home with confidence. Erin Vukusic was the only wicket-taker for Somerset, returning figures of 1/23.
Match 38: Durham Women vs The Blaze Women
Rain had the final say in what was to be an intriguing contest between Durham Women and The Blaze Women. In a match reduced to 15 overs per side, Durham Women struggled to find momentum, managing just 16/1 in 4.1 overs before the skies opened up again. Veteran Suzie Bates was dismissed early for 7 off 12 balls, falling to Grace Ballinger, who bowled a tidy spell and claimed 1/3 in 1.1 overs. Emma Marlow was unbeaten on 9* off 10, settling in at the crease alongside Mady Villiers, but the duo couldn’t push on as persistent rain forced the officials to abandon the match.
Match 39: Surrey Women vs Essex Women
Surrey Women posted a strong first-innings total of 159/5 after being put into bat. Skipper Bryony Smith set the tone early with a brisk 17 off 13, supported by brief contributions from Rachel King (10 off 14) and Alice Monaghan (11 off 9). The real momentum came from the unbeaten partnership between Kira Chathli, who anchored the innings with 44* off 38, and the explosive Phoebe Franklin, who lit up the finish with a fiery 48* off just 23 balls, striking at 208.70. Alice Davidson-Richards also chipped in with 21 off 21 to solidify the total. Eva Gray picked up 2/18 in 4 overs.
Rain once again interrupted proceedings, and Essex Women were given a revised target of 94 runs in 10 overs via the DLS method. Lauren Winfield-Hill led the chase with a superb 49 off 27 balls, keeping Essex in the hunt. Madeline Penna (22 off 19) and Cordelia Griffith (13 off 8) provided support, while Joanne Gardner’s 6 runs took the side tantalizingly close. However, with Essex finishing on 93/5, the match ended in a dramatic tie under the D/L method. For Surrey, Priyanaz Chatterji impressed with figures of 2/12 in 2 overs, and Grace Harris also made an impact with 2/22 from her two-over spell.
Match 37: Lancashire Women vs Warwickshire Women
Warwickshire Women posted a modest total of 123/7 after being put into bat. Meg Austin top-scored with a fluent 29 off 23, but the rest of the top order faltered, with Issy Wong (9), Natasha Wraith (8), and Sterre Kalis (0) falling cheaply. A valuable late-order effort from Katie George, an unbeaten 30 off 33 and a quick cameo from Laura Harris (21 off 13) helped push the total past the 120-mark. Georgia Davis added 11 off 12. Lancashire’s bowlers kept things tight, with Alana King starring with figures of 2/16 in 4 overs, while Darcey Carter contributed with 1/7 in her single over.
In reply, Lancashire Women made light work of the chase. Eve Jones provided a steady start with 23 off 23, setting the stage for Emma Lamb, who anchored the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 60* off 48 balls. She was supported well by Tilly Kesteven, who added 25 off 29 and captain Eleanor Threlkeld adding the last 7*, as Lancashire comfortably reached 124/3 in 18.3 overs, sealing a 7-wicket victory. Warwickshire’s bowling efforts were led by Phoebe Brett, who picked up 2/15 in 4 overs, while Millie Taylor chipped in with 1/30.
