Caitlin Chissell's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Leicestershire Women
Sussex Women
130/7 (20)
Leicestershire Women
131/9 (20)
LEI-W won by 1 wicket
View full scorecard →Leicestershire Women have won by 1 wicket. Sussex Women batted first and posted 130/7 in 20 overs. Leicestershire Women chased down 131 in just 20 overs.
Mollie Adams was the standout in the first innings, scoring 40 off 35 balls (SR 114). 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 41 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Flora Davies anchored the innings with 40 off 36 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Leicestershire Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Caitlin Chissell delivered figures of 3/31 in 4 overs (Econ 7.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
LEI-W lead the series 20-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 4 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
40 off 35 balls (SR 114), 6 fours, 0 sixes
3/31 in 4 overs (Econ: 7.75)
40* off 34 balls (SR 118), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Leicestershire Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sussex Women came up short by 1 wicket. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. LEI-W lead the series 20-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.