The Blaze Women Clinch 11 runs Win in a Thriller
The Blaze Women
151/7 (20)
Warwickshire Women
140/5 (20)
BLA-W won by 11 runs
View full scorecard →The Blaze Women have won by 11 runs. The Blaze Women batted first and posted 151/7 in 20 overs. Warwickshire Women, chasing 152, fell short at 140/5 in 20 overs.
Emma Jones was the standout in the first innings, scoring 32 off 22 balls (SR 145). 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 61 runs.
Meg Austin fought hard with 74 off 51 balls, but it was not enough to haul Warwickshire Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Georgia Davis delivered figures of 3/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
WAR-W lead the series 22-5. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
74 off 51 balls (SR 145), 7 fours, 3 sixes
3/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
32 off 22 balls (SR 145), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
The Blaze Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Warwickshire Women came up short by 11 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. WAR-W lead the series 22-5. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.