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Durham Stuns Hawks to Reach Blast Final
18 Jul
Summary
- Durham achieved an upset victory against favourites Hampshire.
- Sophia Turner and Katy Levick were key bowlers for Durham.
- Heather Graham played a crucial match-winning role.
Durham has unexpectedly defeated Hampshire Hawks to advance to the Vitality Women's Blast final at the Oval. Hampshire, who finished top of the table, were considered strong favourites, but Durham's impressive all-round performance secured their victory. Hampshire's batting struggled after a promising start, losing five wickets for 40 runs. Sophia Turner took three wickets for 21 runs, and Katy Levick contributed with one wicket for 18 runs, limiting Hampshire to 129-8. Naomi Dattani's unbeaten 28 was the top score. Durham's chase began strongly with a 52-run opening partnership. However, a cluster of wickets saw them falter to 93-5. Despite the late nerves, Durham managed to reach the target, with Heather Graham playing a match-winning hand to secure their place in the final.
