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Knott Devastates Surrey, Blaze Storms Into Final!
17 Jul
Summary
- Charli Knott's four-wicket haul eliminated defending champions Surrey.
- The Blaze chased down Surrey's 105 with 21 balls to spare.
- This victory secured The Blaze's first Vitality Blast final appearance.
The Blaze Women have secured their maiden Vitality Blast final appearance after a dominant six-wicket victory over defending champions Surrey in the semi-finals on July 17, 2026. Off-spinner Charli Knott was the star performer, dismantling Surrey's batting lineup with figures of four wickets for just 15 runs. Surrey was bowled out for a mere 105 in 15.2 overs, a total The Blaze swiftly overhauled.
Fellow bowlers Josie Groves and Grace Ballinger provided crucial support, taking a combined five wickets. Kathryn Bryce top-scored with 34 runs from 34 balls, guiding The Blaze to victory with 21 balls remaining. This emphatic win marks a significant achievement for The Blaze, erasing the memory of their semi-final exit last year and setting up a final clash against Hampshire or Durham.
