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The Women's T20 Blast Finals Day arrives at The Oval on Friday, with The Blaze among four sides chasing silverware. Grace Ballinger has called the occasion among the finest of her career.
Surrey and The Blaze head into Friday's T20 Blast Finals Day in fine fettle after convincing wins in their final group stage outings, setting up a mouth-watering semi-final between the two sides at The Kia Oval.
A commanding seven-wicket victory over Somerset at Trent Bridge has sent The Blaze to Finals Day, simultaneously securing Durham's top-four place. Charli Knott's unbeaten 63 was the decisive contribution.
Surrey are the new leaders of the Women's T20 Blast following a commanding 34-run triumph over The Blaze at Trent Bridge, with Kalea Moore's maiden five-for sealing the win. Meanwhile, Yorkshire finally got off the mark with an 11-run victory over Somerset at Headingley.
The Blaze moved nine points clear of Hampshire at the summit of the Women's One-Day Cup, while Durham and Lancashire also picked up convincing victories on a busy day of action.
Georgia Elwiss overcame injury concerns to craft a magnificent 96, steering The Blaze to a crucial five-wicket victory over Surrey that strengthens their grip on pole position.
The Women's T20 Blast witnessed a dramatic shake-up as both Surrey and The Blaze suffered their maiden defeats of the campaign.
Tammy Beaumont's explosive 54 helped The Blaze chase down 163 to beat Lancashire Thunder by three wickets in a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford.
Grace Ballinger discusses The Blaze's excellent start to the One-Day Cup campaign, highlighting the challenges of early-season bowling and heavy workloads.
Tammy Beaumont fell one run short of a century but her unbeaten 99 guided The Blaze to a dominant six-wicket win over Somerset in the Women's One-Day Cup.
Georgia Elwiss played a match-winning knock to guide The Blaze past Surrey and consolidate their lead in the Women's One-Day Cup standings.
The Blaze claimed top spot in the One-Day Cup with a commanding victory, while Lancashire ended Hampshire's perfect start to the campaign.