The Blaze remain on course for treble after winning against Somerset
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The Blaze strengthened their position in the Women's One-Day Cup after defeating Somerset by six wickets at Trent Bridge. Sarah Bryce and Emma Jones both posted unbeaten half-centuries to guide the Nottingham-based side to the target with 11.3 overs remaining. Somerset was previously dismissed for 192, with spinner Lucy Higham claiming four wickets. This victory keeps The Blaze at the top of the standings with a five-point lead over Hampshire. Other results in the league included Surrey securing a 118-run victory against Essex, while Hampshire defeated Yorkshire by seven wickets and Lancashire finished three runs ahead of Durham. The Blaze must now face second-placed Hampshire in Southampton on 9 September, needing one win from their final two group matches to guarantee a place in the tournament final.
- •The Blaze beat Somerset by six wickets at Trent Bridge.
- •Lucy Higham recorded bowling figures of 4-28 for The Blaze.
- •Surrey defeated Essex by 118 runs after totaling 344-7.
- •Hampshire reached a seven-wicket victory against Yorkshire.
- •The Blaze face Hampshire in a key group fixture on 9 September.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Blaze beat Essex to seal spot in One-Day Cup final
- 5:29 PMBBC Sport — Hants beat Blaze to boost One-Day Cup final hopes
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — The Blaze win again to boost treble hopes
"The Blaze beat Somerset in the Women's One-Day Cup to strengthen their treble hopes, while there were also wins for Surrey, Hampshire and Lancashire.
"Hampshire beat The Blaze while Somerset, Surrey and Essex also win in race to One-Day Cup final.
"The Blaze beat Essex by nine wickets to secure a place in the Women's One-Day Cup final.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:42 PMBlaze beat Essex to seal spot in One-Day Cup final
The Blaze beat Essex by nine wickets to secure a place in the Women's One-Day Cup final.
- BBC SportSep 9, 2026, 5:29 PMHants beat Blaze to boost One-Day Cup final hopes
Hampshire beat The Blaze while Somerset, Surrey and Essex also win in race to One-Day Cup final.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 6:36 PMThe Blaze win again to boost treble hopes
The Blaze beat Somerset in the Women's One-Day Cup to strengthen their treble hopes, while there were also wins for Surrey, Hampshire and Lancashire.
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