Blaze, Essex, Somerset, Warwickshire Secure Wins in Women's One-Day Cup

Tammy Beaumont's unbeaten 112 led The Blaze to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Hampshire, propelling them to the top of the women's One-Day Cup table. Beaumont and Georgia Elwiss shared an unbroken 159-run partnership, easily chasing Hampshire's 189-7 after a disciplined bowling performance highlighted by Sarah Glenn's three wickets. The win marked The Blaze's third straight victory, overtaking both Hampshire and Lancashire, the latter of whom suffered their first defeat as Essex secured their maiden win of the tournament. Essex overcame Lancashire thanks to Jodi Grewcock's all-round performance, scoring an unbeaten 73 and contributing with the ball to help restrict Lancashire after their strong opening stand. These results have reshaped the tournament standings, with Somerset also moving up after a rain-affected win over Durham. The matches were notable for strong individual performances and decisive partnerships that shifted team fortunes in this round of the competition.