Heather Graham's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Durham Women
Durham Women
155/6 (20)
Yorkshire Women
134/8 (20)
DUR-W won by 21 runs
View full scorecard →Durham Women have won by 21 runs. Durham Women batted first and posted 155/6 in 20 overs. Yorkshire Women, chasing 156, fell short at 134/8 in 20 overs.
Bess Heath was the standout in the first innings, scoring 36 off 25 balls (SR 144). 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 46 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Alice Clarke fought hard with 32 off 26 balls, but it was not enough to haul Yorkshire Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Heather Graham delivered figures of 3/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
DUR-W lead the series 27-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
36 off 25 balls (SR 144), 6 fours, 0 sixes
3/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
32 off 26 balls (SR 123), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Durham Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Yorkshire Women will rue missed opportunities — a 21 runs deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. DUR-W lead the series 27-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.