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Hawks Spinners Snuff Out Essex in Vitality Blast
26 May
Summary
- Spinners took five wickets for 74 runs to defend 160.
- Kate Coppack took an impressive four wickets for 18 runs.
- Essex fell 23 runs short despite Jodi Grewcock's half-century.
Hampshire Hawks achieved their first Vitality Blast women's competition victory of the season, with their spinners playing a crucial role. The Hawks successfully defended a total of 160 runs, largely due to the economical bowling of Bex Tyson, Georgia Adams, and Amanda-Jade Wellington. Their combined twelve overs were bowled at a tight rate with consistent wicket-taking.
Kate Coppack was instrumental in restricting Hampshire's score, taking an exceptional four wickets for just 18 runs. While many Hampshire batters reached starts, none were able to convert them into imposing totals, with Wellington and Poppy Tulloch adding late momentum with 21 runs off the final seven balls.
Essex's chase struggled from the outset, managing only 28 runs in the powerplay compared to their previous match's 76. Although a 71-run partnership between Cordelia Griffith and Jodi Grewcock offered hope, Hampshire's spinners tightened their grip. Grewcock scored a half-century, but it wasn't enough as Essex fell 23 runs short of the target.
