Amy Maund's 4-Wicket Haul Seals It for Worcestershire Women
Worcestershire Women
104/8 (20)
Kent Women
101/10 (19.4)
WOR-W won by 3 runs
View full scorecard →Worcestershire Women have won by 3 runs. Worcestershire Women batted first and posted 104/8 in 20 overs. Kent Women, chasing 105, fell short at 101/10 in 19.4 overs.
Worcestershire Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Bryony Gillgrass top-scored with 34 off 39 balls (SR 87), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 32 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Amy Gordon fought hard with 29 off 32 balls, but it was not enough to haul Kent Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Amy Maund delivered figures of 4/7 in 4 overs (Econ 1.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
WOR-W lead the series 18-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 8 wickets for just 103 put Worcestershire Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
34 off 39 balls (SR 87), 3 fours, 0 sixes
4/7 in 4 overs (Econ: 1.75)
29 off 32 balls (SR 91), 5 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Worcestershire Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Kent Women will rue missed opportunities — a 3 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. WOR-W lead the series 18-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.