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Hampshire leads Women's T20 Blast, The Blaze secures second place

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Hampshire leads Women's T20 Blast, The Blaze secures second place
Summary

Hampshire secured a victory over Durham by eight wickets on June 28, 2026, moving to the top of the Women's T20 Blast table. Maia Bouchier's unbeaten 63 guided the chase of 129 runs, while Naomi Dattani contributed 33 runs. The Blaze ascended to second place after a nine-wicket win against Essex, highlighted by captain Marie Kelly’s 55 not out and Charli Knott’s 54. Surrey's win over Somerset also reshaped the standings, with Bryony Smith scoring 63 runs to help her team to third place. Warwickshire edged past Lancashire in a nail-biting finish, winning by just one run.

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  • •Hampshire moves to the top of the Women's T20 Blast table.
  • •The Blaze claims second place after defeating Essex.
  • •Surrey secures third place with a win over Somerset.
  • •Warwickshire edges out Lancashire by one run in a dramatic finish.
  • •Bouchier, Kelly, and Wraith all star with impressive individual performances.
Latest Updates
  • 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Hants extend lead, Blaze go second in T20 Blast
  • 5:54 PMBBC Sport — Hants extend lead, Blaze go second in T20 Blast
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Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.

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Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.

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