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Kathryn Bryce delivered a stunning all-round display as The Blaze overcame both Surrey and the Manchester weather to lift the T20 Women's County Cup, taking another step towards a potential trophy treble.
The Blaze have become the first team to lock up a knockout place in the Women's One-Day Cup, hammering Warwickshire by 70 runs at Edgbaston in a dominant all-round display.
Centuries from Kathryn Bryce and Georgia Elwiss powered The Blaze to a record 356-4 at Trent Bridge, hammering Durham by 59 runs on DLS to remain firmly in control at the One-Day Cup summit.
The Blaze were utterly dominant at The Oval on Finals Day, dismissing Durham for 117-8 before Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Bryce guided them home with more than six overs to spare.
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.