Charli Knott's 84 Fires The Blaze Women to Victory
The Blaze Women have won by 3 wickets. Yorkshire Women batted first and posted 122/10 in 19.5 overs. The Blaze Women chased down 123 in just 19.1 overs.
Yorkshire Women struggled through their innings, losing wickets at regular intervals. Lauren Winfield Hill top-scored with 29 off 22 balls (SR 132), but lacked support from the other end. The powerplay yielded 44 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Charli Knott anchored the innings with 84 off 57 balls. It was a measured knock that kept The Blaze Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Grace Ballinger delivered figures of 3/31 in 3.5 overs (Econ 8.9). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
BLA-W lead the series 32-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The match was effectively decided in the first innings itself. Losing 10 wickets for just 121 put Yorkshire Women on the back foot from the start, and the chase was never in doubt.
Key Performers
84* off 57 balls (SR 147), 11 fours, 1 sixes
3/31 in 3.5 overs (Econ: 8.09)
29 off 22 balls (SR 132), 3 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
The Blaze Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Yorkshire Women were outplayed in all departments. A 3 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. BLA-W lead the series 32-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.