Surrey Women have clinched their place in the final of the inaugural Women’s T20 Blast after persistent rain forced the abandonment of their latest group match against Durham at the Riverside, with both teams collecting two points. This result means Surrey cannot be caught at the top of the standings, guaranteeing their automatic finals berth with one group fixture remaining.
They will proceed directly to the final on 27 July at the Kia Oval, where they will face the winner of the semi-final between The Blaze and the Birmingham Bears, who have now secured the second and third positions in the table, respectively. Durham, eliminated from knockout contention before this round, remain in fifth place.
Surrey’s campaign has been marked by dominance from the outset, building on a powerhouse squad and high early expectations. The team established momentum with strong performances in all departments, highlighted by a commanding win over Somerset featuring Alice Monaghan’s explosive unbeaten half-century and Dani Gregory’s incisive four-wicket burst.
Their batting group consistently posted or chased competitive totals, led by both experienced hands and rising stars. The bowling unit, featuring pacers and spinners such as Kalea Moore and Ryana MacDonald-Gay, delivered crucial spells—Moore’s economy and MacDonald-Gay’s timely wickets proving vital, especially under pressure.
Surrey Women have won ten of their thirteen matches in the competition, with one tie, one no result, and their only defeat coming against The Blaze Women. A defining feature of Surrey’s run has been their depth and adaptability. When confronted with early setbacks or resistance, the side responded with key contributions from across the lineup, blending seasoned leadership with youthful energy.
Their fielders contributed significantly, with notable run outs and boundary fielding that shifted momentum in tight matches. As a result, Surrey remained unbeaten for most of the group stage and ultimately finished a commanding 12 points ahead of the nearest challengers, underscoring their all-round superiority.
Reflecting on their achievement, captain Bryony Smith commented, “We’ll take it. It’s obviously not the way we would have wanted to do it, but I think we’ve almost earned the right to have it this way. It was all in our hands, and we’re buzzing to only be playing one game at Finals Day. We’re very excited.”
The abandonment of the Durham match denied fans their final group stage contest but did little to overshadow Surrey’s season-long excellence. Their consistent performances, balance between experience and youth, and robust team spirit have paved a direct route to the first Women’s T20 Blast final. Fresh and focused, Surrey head to Finals Day with the momentum and quality to target a historic title win.
