July 13 delivered a thrilling set of high-scoring clashes in the Women’s T20 Blast 2025 tournament. Surrey Women asserted their dominance with a commanding 68-run victory over Somerset Women, further solidifying their position at the top of the points table. Warwickshire Women continued their strong form, edging past Hampshire Women by 16 runs to climb to third place in the standings.
In a nail-biter, Durham Women held their nerve to clinch a 2-wicket win over Lancashire Women, moving them up to fifth place. The Blaze Women maintained their momentum with a 35-run win over Essex Women, securing their spot at second place in the table.
Match 49: Surrey Women vs Somerset Women
Batting first, Surrey Women posted a commanding total of 175/6. After a brisk start by skipper Bryony Smith (16 off 11) and Alice Capsey (29 off 19), the middle order saw a slight stumble with Kira Chathli falling for a duck and Grace Harris managing 12 off 9. But it was Alice Monaghan who turned the tide, playing a match-defining unbeaten knock of 57* off 32 deliveries, steering Surrey to a strong finish. Emma Jones played a steady hand with 34 off 34, while Phoebe Franklin added a useful 15 late in the innings. With the ball, Somerset’s Chloe Skelton impressed with figures of 2/20 in 3 overs, supported by Erin Vukusic (2/37) and Mollie Robbins (1/23 in 2 overs).
Chasing 176, Somerset’s innings never found rhythm. Rebecca Odgers (10), captain Niamh Holland (12), and Fran Wilson (18) showed glimpses of resistance. The middle-order pair of Amanda-Jade Wellington (21 off 14) and Alex Griffiths (19 off 18) tried to rebuild, but the rest of the lineup crumbled under pressure, with the lower order folding for single-digit scores making just 107 in 17.3 overs. Surrey’s bowling attack was ruthless led by Danielle Gregory, who claimed a sensational 4/13 in 3.3 overs. She was well supported by Phoebe Franklin (2/18), Kalea Moore (2/21), and Ryana MacDonald-Gay (2/28) all contributing to dismantling Somerset for a comprehensive victory.
Match 47: Warwickshire Women vs Hampshire Women
Batting first, Warwickshire Women posted a competitive total of 165/9. Opener Meg Austin set the tone with a steady 12 off 12, but it was young star Davina Perrin who stole the spotlight with a blistering 70 off 48 deliveries, anchoring the innings amidst a middle-order collapse. Amu Surenkumar and Sterre Kalis fell for ducks, putting pressure on the side, but Laura Harris counterattacked with a fiery 32 off just 15 balls, followed by a late contribution from captain Georgia Davis (15 off 19) and a steady 12* from Hannah Baker. For Hampshire, Bex Tyson led the bowling charge with 3/27 in her 4 overs, while Ellyse Perry chipped in with 2/23 and Daisy Gibb kept things tight with 1/16.
In reply, Hampshire showed early promise. Rhianna Southby scored a composed 29 off 28, and Australian star Ellyse Perry looked in fine touch with a fluent 58 off 44, keeping the chase on track. However, the middle order couldn’t maintain momentum. Freya Kemp fell cheaply for 3, and despite a fighting 32* off 23 from skipper Georgia Adams, Hampshire could only manage 149/6 in their 20 overs. Warwickshire’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs, with Hannah Baker delivering a match-winning spell of 3/18 in 4 overs, and Millie Taylor supporting well with 1/26 in her full quota.
Match 48: Lancashire Women vs Durham Women
Lancashire, batting first, posted a respectable total of 148/7. Openers Eve Jones (19 off 14) and Emma Lamb laid a solid foundation, with Lamb anchoring the innings through a commanding 74 off 48 balls. However, after their dismissals, the momentum dipped as the middle and lower order struggled. While Seren Smale (12 off 17) and Ailsa Lister (16 off 17) offered some resistance, the rest of the lineup fell cheaply, settling for a par total. Durham’s bowlers were disciplined Sophia Turner led the attack with 3/27 in 4 overs, supported by Katie Levick (2/27) and Mady Villiers (1/27), restricting Lancashire from pushing past 150.
In reply, Durham had an early scare, losing Emma Marlow for 7. But Suzie Bates countered with an aggressive 33 off 22, and skipper Hollie Armitage added a quick 19 off 13. The match tilted in Durham’s favour due to a sensational knock by Bess Heath, who smashed 43 off just 23 balls at a strike rate of 186, keeping the chase alive. Mady Villiers chipped in with 13 off 12, and Mia Rogers (10) played a crucial late cameo as Durham sealed victory in 19.2 overs, finishing at 149/8. With the ball, Durham’s success was also built on an all-round team effort. Mia Rogers starred with 3/24, while Darcey Carter (2/28) and Tara Norris (2/29) provided key breakthroughs at regular intervals.
Match 46: Essex Women vs Blaze Women
Batting first, Blaze Women posted a total of 139, overcoming a shaky start. Early wickets of Georgia Elwiss (1), Michaela Kirk (10), and Sarah Bryce (12) put them under pressure. However, the innings found stability through Kathryn Bryce (27 off 25) and Heather Graham, who top-scored with a quick 33 off 23 deliveries. Contributions from Ella Claridge (16 off 14), Sarah Glenn (17 off 16), and Lucy Higham (14 off 11) lifted Blaze to a competitive total. Essex’s bowling effort was led by a brilliant spell from Eva Gray, who returned figures of 4/18 in 3.4 overs. She was well-supported by Jodi Grewcock (2/15 in 2 overs) and Abtaha Maqsood (2/26), helping restrict Blaze under 140.
In response, Essex Women faltered early, losing Lauren Winfield-Hill (8) and captain Grace Scrivens (2) cheaply. A brief recovery was sparked by Jodi Grewcock (33 off 31) and Madeline Penna (26 off 24), but the middle and lower order couldn’t sustain the chase, collapsing to single-digit scores. A late push from Kate Coppack (14* off 13) wasn’t enough as Essex finished at 104/9, falling short by 35 runs. The Blaze’s bowlers were clinical, Kirstie Gordon starred with 4/23 in her full quota, while Sarah Glenn impressed again with 3/17. Cassidy McCarthy chipped in with 1/8, ensuring Essex never found momentum.
