Women’s Vitality Blast (2026): top-ten batters and bowlers strike-rates ‘sr’ at group-stage from ‘league two’ *History was made when Saskia Horley – pictured scored the competition’s first ‘ton’ (from 47 balls) and highest individual score as Middlesex womens skipper: 111 from 56 balls, on June 5. *For new readers, understanding a batter’s impact is not
Surrey (women) vs The Blaze (women) (match 55, league one – semi final 1) at The Kia Oval, Kennington South London on 17 July 2026 Battle between second-and-third placed teams to qualify for the (league one) ‘final’ saw The Blaze women turn-the-tables on the defending champions whom they met in last year’s final. Batting first,
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
The Blaze (women) vs Durham Cricket (women) (match 57, league one – final) at The Kia Oval, Kennington South London on 17 July 2026 ‘Low-scoring thriller,’ concluded by openers Tammy Beaumont [54*not out runs(from 39 balls)] and Sarah Bryce 53*not out(41) who ‘took control,’ overtaking Durham Cricket’s mid-way total after ‘six overs’ power-play and
Hampshire Hawks (women) vs Durham Cricket (women) (match 56, league one – semi final 2) at The Kia Oval, Kennington South London on 17 July 2026 Low scoring thriller (semi-final between first and fourth-placed teams) with tense ending, sending Durham Cricket women ‘heading for the final’ against The Blaze (winners of the other semi-final.)
Sussex Sharks (women) vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks (women) (match 32 – ‘double-header’ fixture) at Hove: The 1st Central County Ground, Brighton & Hove on 3 July 2026 Sharks women’s second competition win, albeit with neither side ‘able to make it’ to finals day with insufficient points at group-stage. Batting first, Steelbacks women lost three early wickets
‘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
Glamorgan (women) vs Gloucestershire (women) (match 38, league two – final) at Sophia Gardens Cardiff on 12 July 2026 Glamorgan womens celebrated winning their first trophy on Welsh soil before joining next seasons Vitality Blast competition as ‘league one’ professionals. When batting, Glamorgan women had a ‘golden ticket’ advantage having topped the group-stage table. Gloucester
Lancashire Thunder (women) vs Durham Cricket (women) (match 51, league one – ‘double-header’ fixture) at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on 12 July 2026 Northern derby, with ‘nothing-to-lose’ for Thunder women who were playing their last ‘group stage match’ of this year’s competition. Separately creating an opportunity for best Lancs academy graduates to play professional womens’
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
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