Anisha Patel's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Northamptonshire Women
Leicestershire Women
108/7 (20)
Northamptonshire Women
109/5 (17.5)
NOR-W won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →Northamptonshire Women have won by 5 wickets. Leicestershire Women batted first and posted 108/7 in 20 overs. Northamptonshire Women chased down 109 in just 17.5 overs.
Caitlin Chissell was the standout in the first innings, scoring 28* off 22 balls (SR 127). 1 four provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 14 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Beth Ascott anchored the innings with 39 off 42 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Northamptonshire Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Anisha Patel delivered figures of 3/24 in 4 overs (Econ 6.0). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NOR-W lead the series 18-2. 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
39* off 42 balls (SR 93), 4 fours, 0 sixes
3/24 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.00)
28* off 22 balls (SR 127), 1 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Northamptonshire Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Leicestershire Women will rue missed opportunities — a 5 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. NOR-W lead the series 18-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.