Surrey's Unbeaten Streak Ends in Thrilling Tie Against Hampshire
Hampshire achieved their second tie in four Women's T20 Blast matches as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintained their unbeaten start in a thrilling low-scoring encounter. Alice Monaghan, the Surrey all-rounder, faced the pressure of defending six runs in the final over, but six singles resulted in the scores ending level at 121. In another match, Meg Lanning secured her second consecutive unbeaten fifty, guiding Lancashire Thunder to their first victory of the tournament. Lanning scored 75 not out off 48 balls, leading Thunder to a decisive seven-wicket win over Somerset at Emirates Old Trafford. Durham continued their strong performance by comfortably defending a total of 141 against struggling Warwickshire, marking a solid start to their campaign. The standout drama unfolded in Southampton, where Hampshire, who had previously tied with Somerset, did so again, ending Surrey's perfect record. Surrey faced challenges on a slow pitch, with only Alice Davidson-Richards making significant contributions with 40 runs, while birthday girl Amanda-Jade Wellington took 3-25. Hampshire's Nancy Harman played a crucial role, scoring 43 runs off 26 balls, turning the match into a nail-biting last-over finish. The final ball resulted in a run-out as Rhianna Southby failed to return for a second run. Warwickshire faced their fourth consecutive defeat, bowled out for 113 in just 19 overs. Meanwhile, Durham posted a battling 140-5, featuring a career-best 61 off 39 balls from Bess Heath. In Manchester, Somerset suffered their first loss of the summer, unable to defend a modest 137-6, as Lancashire chased down the target comfortably, finishing in just 16 overs.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-29