Women’s Vitality Blast (2026): top-ten batters strike-rates ‘sr’ at group-stage from ‘league one’ *History was made when Laura Harris – pictured scored the fastest competition ‘fifty’ for Surrey women from fifteen balls, on July 8. *For new readers, understanding a batter’s impact is not a case of simply taking those who slogged the most runs
‘Vitality blast’ Cricket Tournament (for 20 overs) played between 22 May and 17 July 2026. Women’s ‘league one’ results are listed below, arranged by venue:- *Blackpool, Stanley Park (Lancs) 9 June Hampshire Hawks (women) 126/5 beat Lancashire Thunder (women) 123/8 by five wickets (match 27) @url: http://4theloveofsport.co.uk/2026/06/26/vitality-blast-women-t20-league-one-match-27-2/ 28 June: Warwickshire Bears (women) 160/9 beat Lancashire Thunder
The Blaze (women) vs Somerset (women) (match 49, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at Trent Bridge Nottingham on 10 July 2026 ‘Clinical’ performance by The Blaze women, who were determined to clinch victory to qualify for ‘Finals Day’ at ‘The Kia Oval’ on 17 July. Batting first, Somerset womens’ four best batters were sent
Somerset (women) vs Essex (women) (match 52, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on 12 July 2026 Sixth season’s win nudged Essex women into fifth place – ahead of Somerset: with both teams having missed their last chance to qualify for finals day. Batting first, Essex women posted a
Essex (Eagles) (women) vs Somerset (women) (match 41, league one – ‘stand-alone’ fixture) at The Ambassador Cruise Line Ground, Chelmsford (Essex) on 7 July 2026 Described by commentators as a ‘cracking’ match with Somerset womens’ hopes for finals-day ’still alive.’ ‘Disappointing’ result for the hosts, whose dreams for finals-day were ‘dashed.’ When batting, Essex womens’
Yorkshire (White Rose) (women) vs Somerset 37 (women) (match 37, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at Leeds Headingley Emerald Stadium, on 3 July 2026 White Rose women chalked-up their first ‘league-one’ competition win this season at t20. Their mammoth winning score made this season’s top-score (to-date): second-only to Surrey’s inaugural record 213/4 (match 10 vs
Somerset (women) vs Surrey (women) (match 34, league one – ‘stand-alone’ fixture) at The Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton on 28 June 2026 Defending inaugural Vitality Blast league champions Surrey women won a ‘crunch match’ decided by the final over. Commentators said there was ‘little to choose between each team,’ both competing for a ’top-four’
Somerset (women) vs Durham Cricket (women) (match 29, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at The Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton on 26 June 2026 Fourth back-to-back competition win by Durham Cricket women, who chased-down their target score in challenging climatic conditions. Batting first, Somerset womens’ skipper Sophie Luff 56(38) top-scored with ‘fifty.’ As DC womens’
Somerset (women) vs Warwickshire Bears (women) (match 24, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at The Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton (Somerset) on 7 June 2026. Somerset women chalked-up a ‘convincing home win’ on a good pitch with fast outfield. Batting first for ‘winless’ Bears women, four batters made double-figures towards a ‘half-decent’ score. Turning to
Somerset (women) vs Warwickshire (women) – match 44 – League One – at The Maer Ground Queen Drive, Exmouth on 17 June 2026 Somerset women staged a ‘dramatic fight-back’ that ended a poor run of six defeats at 50 overs. Bears women looked set for a half-decent score, reaching 146/2 by mid-way; but went on
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