Day 3 of the Women’s One Day Cup delivered a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, with standout centuries, blazing bowling spells, and high-octane run chases. From Hampshire’s commanding run chase to The Blaze’s disciplined bowling attack and Surrey’s power-packed total, the tournament is heating up with key players stepping into the spotlight and setting the tone for the matches ahead.
Hampshire Women Cruise Past Lancashire with an 8-Wicket Victory
The Hampshire women cruised to victory by 8 wickets over Lancashire Women. Hampshire, opting to field first, found no answers to contain runs off Eve Jones, who scored a brilliant 107 off 134, while fellow opener Emma Lamb maintained the momentum with Eve, scoring a fine 86 off 94 balls. The 185-run opening stand was followed by another substantial partnership as Katie Mack scored 35 runs.
In reply, the Hampshire top order made light work of the run chase, chasing down the target with 18 balls and 8 wickets to spare. The highlight of their victory was Ella McCaughan’s 133* off 141 and Maia Bouchier’s 77 off 69, cruising Hampshire to victory. McCaughan and Bouchier look like promising players in this tournament and are set to lead Hampshire to more wins.
The Blaze Maintain Winning Streak with 41-Run Triumph Over Warwickshire
When it comes to consistent victories, The Blaze women have proven their mettle as they secured a 41-run win over the Warwickshire Women. Kathryn Bryce was at the forefront, dismantling the batting lineup of Warwickshire, claiming a fifer (5/38 from 8.3 overs).
Earlier in the game, after losing Amy Jones and Kathryn Bryce for ducks, with the score at 2/5 after just 4 balls, Tammy Beaumont’s 38 off 48 and Sarah Bryce’s 52 off 56 kept the scoreboard ticking and helped put up a total of 252. Emily Arlott (3/39) and Georgia Davis (2/46) were their strike bowlers. However, the bowling unit of The Blaze managed to restrict Warwickshire Women to just 211.
Alice Capsey, Sophie Dunkley Dominate Durham with a Massive 348-Run Total
The England international duo of Alice Capsey and Sophia Dunkley put on a thumping total that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. The Surrey women opted to bat first, and Dunkley’s 92 off 94 and Capsey’s 79 off 66 were central to Surrey’s total of 348/6. Danni Wyatt-Hodge (34), Bryony Smith (36), Alice Monaghan (32), Alice Davidson-Richards (40*), and Paige Scholfield (21*) all chipped in, contributing to a comprehensive batting performance.
Leah Dobson’s 53 off 59 and Katherine Fraser’s 43 off 54 were the only positives in the run chase for Durham, as Ryana MacDonald-Gay’s 3/38, along with Bryony Smith, Kalea Moore, and Danielle Gregory bagging two wickets each, saw Durham women fold for 244.
