Middlesex (women) vs Northampton Steelbacks (women) (match 38, L2 Semi-final 1) at the Brunton Memorial Ground, Radlett (Herts) on Sunday 13 September 2026 Middlesex women turned-around ‘almost certain defeat’ into a stunning win, and move forward to play Glamorgan women in the final at Bristol on 26 September. Batting first, Middx women were bowled-out for
Glamorgan (women) vs Kent (Horses) (women) (match 37, L2 Semi-final 2) at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Sunday 13 September 2026 Glamorgan women progress to play in the final, due to their league position when considering their points and net-run-rate. On the day, after a hiatus following continuing rain and successive pitch inspections it became clear
Kent (Horses) (women) vs Leicestershire Foxes (women) match 34, L2) at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence Canterbury (Kent) on Sunday 6 September 2026 Horses posted a strong innings and successfully defended their total score, to qualify for the competition’s semi-final. Top-scorer Kelly Castle – pictured [60 runs (from 73 balls)] laid a solid foundation partnered
Opening batter Ella McCaughan has signed a two-year contract extension with Hampshire. The new deal sees the 23-year-old stay at Utilita Bowl until at least the end of the 2028 season. In 2025, she became the first woman to score a century in the Vitality Blast when she made 106 against Essex at Chelmsford. Her
Surrey (women) vs Somerset (women) – match 71, League One – at The Kia Oval, Kennington South London on Saturday 12 September 2026 Described by commentators as an ‘unbelievable crunch-match’ with ‘chaotic tension’ and a thrilling finish. That saw Surrey women bag third-place to qualify in the Eliminator to play Hants women at the Utilita
Essex (Eagles) (women) vs Yorkshire (White Rose) (women) – match 65, League One – at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford (Essex) on Wednesday 09 September 2026 Keenly contested ‘basement battle,’ decided by the penultimate ball: between teams with insufficient points to qualify beyond the competition’s ‘group-stage.’ Batting first, Essex women posted seven double-figure partnerships.
Derbyshire Falcons (women) vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks (women) (match 33, L2) at Belper Cricket Club (Derbys) on Sunday 6 September 2026 Fresh from their County Cup quarter-final, Steelbacks women made a ’strong performance,’ after a late start, bowling-out Falcons with four overs docked from each innings; following overnight rain. Batting first, Blaze academy loanees – Frances
Middlesex (women) vs Glamorgan (women) (match 35, L2) at Radlett, Cricket Club (Brunton Memorial Ground) on Sunday 6 September 2026 Having previously ‘booked their place’ in the semi-finals, an ‘incredibly strong’ Middx womens’ team completed the competition’s first ever ten-wicket ‘whitewash,’ reportedly a ‘dress-reheasal’ for the final. Batting first, Beth Gammon [26runs (from 37 balls)]
Somerset (women) vs Lancashire (women) – match 67, League One – at Taunton Vale Sports Club (Taunton, Somerset) on Wednesday 09 September 2026 ‘Must win’ match for Somerset women that kept their hopes alive for third-placed qualification, needed to play in the next-stage of the competition. Batting first, Seren Smale – pictured wearing ‘England A’
Hampshire (women) vs The Blaze (women) – match 66, League One – at the Utilita Bowl, West End , Southampton (Hants) on Wednesday 09 September 2026 Winning what could have been a ‘dress rehearsal’ for the competition’s final between the top two teams, Hants women bagged a bonus point-win to draw level with their top-of-table
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