Kate Cross and Sophie Morris keep Lancashire title defence hopes alive
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Lancashire sustained their title defence after an effective bowling performance by Kate Cross and Sophie Morris. The pair applied late pressure on the opposition to restrict Durham during the match. Despite a fifty from Hollie Armitage, Durham ultimately fell short of their target. The win keeps Lancashire in contention as they continue their current campaign. Lancashire's bowlers maintained control during the closing stages to secure the result.
- •Kate Cross and Sophie Morris led the Lancashire bowling effort.
- •Hollie Armitage recorded a fifty for Durham.
- •Durham failed to chase the target set by Lancashire.
- •The victory preserves Lancashire's hopes of retaining their title.
- 5:54 PMESPNcricinfo — Kate Cross, Sophie Morris keep Lancashire title defence alive
"Durham stumble short after Hollie Armitage fifty as champions apply late squeeze
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