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Surrey, Essex, Somerset, and Blaze reach County Cup Finals Day

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Surrey, Essex, Somerset, and Blaze reach County Cup Finals Day
Summary

Surrey, Essex, Somerset, and The Blaze secured their spots at the County Cup Finals Day after successful quarter-final matches. Surrey edged past Warwickshire Bears by 10 runs, with Kira Chathli and Aylish Cranstone both scoring half-centuries. Essex recorded a nine-wicket victory over Northants, led by Amelia Kemp's unbeaten 88. Somerset defeated Hampshire by 35 runs, powered by skipper Sophie Luff's 80. The Blaze triumphed over Lancashire, bowling them out for 95 after posting 160 runs, advancing to the Finals at Old Trafford on 29 August.

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  • •Surrey defeated Warwickshire Bears by 10 runs.
  • •Essex won against Northants with a score of 127-2.
  • •Somerset scored 207 runs to beat Hampshire, who managed 172.
  • •The Blaze achieved a significant win over Lancashire, bowling them out for 95.
  • •Finals Day scheduled for 29 August at Old Trafford.
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  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Surrey, Essex, Somerset & Blaze make County Cup Finals Day
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Surrey, Essex, Somerset and The Blaze make Finals Day at Old Trafford next Saturday after winning their quarter-finals.

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