Surrey Women Clinch Vitality Blast Title with Dominant Chase Warwickshire Women
Surrey Women defeated Warwickshire Women by 5 wickets in the Vitality Blast Final at The Oval. Chasing 154, Grace Harris led with a blistering 64* off 33 balls. Earlier, Warwickshire posted 153/9, with Issy Wong scoring 31. Phoebe Franklin took 2/16 for Surrey, who sealed the win with 20 balls to spare.
On July 27, 2025, The Oval in London was buzzing with excitement as Surrey Women took on Warwickshire Women in the final of the Vitality Blast Women. Surrey chased down Warwickshire’s 153/9 with ease, finishing at 154/5 in just 16.4 overs to win by 5 wickets with 20 balls to spare. It was a thrilling match, with Surrey’s tight bowling and explosive batting proving too much for Warwickshire.
Warwickshire Women Get to a Respectable Total
Warwickshire Women had the tough task of setting a big total after Surrey won the toss and chose to bowl first. They started with hope but faced constant setbacks, losing wickets at key moments. By the end of their 20 overs, they managed 153/9, a decent score, but one that left room for Surrey’s strong batters to chase it down on a good batting pitch. Things got off to a shaky start for Warwickshire. Opener Meg Austin was out for 4, hitting a boundary off her second ball but getting bowled by Alexa Stonehouse in the first over.
At the halfway stage of the innings, Birmingham Bears are 80/4. 📊
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Let's get some more wickets! 💪
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Davina Perrin didn’t fare any better, out for a duck after three balls, caught off Alice Capsey’s bowling, and at 20/2 after two overs, Warwickshire were in trouble. Issy Wong tried to turn things around with a quick 31 off 19 balls, smashing four boundaries with confidence. But Stonehouse struck again in the fifth over, getting Wong out and leaving Warwickshire at 43/3. Sterre Kalis, who was supposed to hold the innings together, struggled to find her rhythm. She scored 10 off 16 balls but was run out in the eighth over after a sharp throw from Ryana MacDonald-Gay to wicketkeeper Kira Chathli. This left Warwickshire at 63/4, needing someone to step up.
Natasha Wraith, the keeper, played a solid knock of 23 off 19 balls, hitting three fours, but she was caught off MacDonald-Gay in the 11th over. Amu Surenkumar showed some spark, scoring 11 off 7 balls with two boundaries, but she was stumped off Phoebe Franklin’s bowling. Laura Harris gave Warwickshire a big lift, blasting 25 off just 11 balls with three fours and two sixes. Her aggressive hitting looked dangerous, but she was caught off Danielle Gregory in the 14th over, leaving Warwickshire at 115/8. The lower order did their best to push the score higher.
Millie Taylor played a steady, unbeaten 20 off 23 balls, keeping one end solid. Hannah Baker chipped in with an unbeaten 11 off 8 balls, including a boundary, while Georgia Davis scored 7 before being run out in the 17th over. The innings ended at 153/9, with 8 extras (2 leg byes and 6 wides) helping the total. The powerplay (overs 1–6) saw 46 runs for 3 wickets, a cautious start. Warwickshire reached 100 runs in 12.3 overs and hit 150 in 19.4 overs, showing some late fight. Surrey’s bowlers were on point, keeping Warwickshire’s batters under pressure.
Phoebe Franklin was the star, bowling 4 overs for just 16 runs and taking 2 wickets, Surenkumar and Em Arlott. Her tight bowling was a game-changer, stopping Warwickshire from building momentum. Alexa Stonehouse also took 2 wickets but gave away 39 runs. Alice Capsey and Ryana MacDonald-Gay each got one wicket, while Danielle Gregory picked up one as well. The bowlers mixed up their deliveries well, with Franklin’s spell standing out for its control.
Good work with the ball! 💪
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Bears finish on 153/9 from their 20 overs. 📊
Surrey will require 154 runs to win the Vitality Blast. 🤞
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There was a moment of drama in the 17th over when Surrey reviewed a decision against Hannah Baker, but it was turned down. In the 18th over, Warwickshire’s review for Millie Taylor was upheld, letting her stay at the crease. Warwickshire’s innings had some bright spots, especially from Wong and Harris, but they kept losing wickets at the wrong times. Without a big partnership, they couldn’t post a total that would challenge Surrey’s batting lineup. Still, 153/9 was something to defend, even if it felt a bit short on The Oval’s batting-friendly pitch.
Surrey Women Make a Smooth Chase
Surrey Women made chasing 154 look easy, finishing at 154/5 in 16.4 overs to win the 2025 Vitality Blast Women title. Their batting was aggressive but smart, led by a brilliant performance from Grace Harris, who guided them to victory with plenty of time to spare. The chase didn’t start perfectly for Surrey. Danni Wyatt-Hodge was out early, scoring 5 off 5 balls before being caught off Em Arlott in the second over. Captain Bryony Smith looked confident, hitting 21 off 17 balls with four boundaries, but she was caught by Meg Austin off Amu Surenkumar’s bowling in the sixth over.
It's neck and neck at the Kia Oval. 🫣
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Surrey are 80/4 at the halfway stage – Birmingham Bears were also 80/4 from ten overs.
74 required from 60 balls… COME ON SURREY! 💪
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Alice Capsey, a big hope for Surrey, scored 15 off 16 balls with three fours but was stumped off Hannah Baker in the seventh over. At 42/3 after 6.2 overs, Surrey were in a bit of a hole, but Grace Harris stepped up to change the game. Harris played a match-winning knock, staying not out on 63 off 33 balls. She was in complete control, smashing seven fours and two sixes with ease. Her fifty came off just 25 balls, showing how quickly she turned the game in Surrey’s favor. Sophia Dunkley played a key role too, scoring a quick 23 off 13 balls with two fours and a six before being stumped off Surenkumar, and Paige Scholfield added 7 off 7 balls but was caught off Arlott.
Kira Chathli, unbeaten on 16 off 9 balls with two boundaries, joined Harris to see the chase through, crossing the line comfortably. Warwickshire’s bowlers tried hard but couldn’t stop Surrey’s momentum. Em Arlott was their best bowler, taking 2 wickets for 29 runs in 3 overs, getting rid of Wyatt-Hodge and Scholfield. Amu Surenkumar also took 2 wickets for 13 runs, dismissing Smith and Dunkley. Hannah Baker got one wicket, but it was costly, giving away 31 runs in her 4 overs. Issy Wong bowled 3.4 overs without a wicket, conceding 29 runs, while Millie Taylor and Georgia Davis struggled, leaking runs at 12.33 and 14.00 per over.
Vitality Blast winners on our home ground! 😎
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WHAT A MOMENT!! 🚀
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Surrey’s power play brought 42 runs for 2 wickets, and they hit 100 runs in 11.6 overs, reaching 150 in 16.3 overs. Their run rate of 9.24 per over showed how dominant they were. Surrey’s chase was all about Harris’s brilliance, with help from Dunkley and Chathli. They kept the pressure on Warwickshire’s bowlers, never letting the required run rate climb too high. The Oval’s pitch was great for batting, and Surrey made the most of it, playing with confidence and aggression. Their ability to recover from early wickets and finish the game so quickly showed why they deserved the title.
TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game
Phoebe Franklin’s bowling was the match’s turning point, earning her TCNI’s Magic Moment of the Game. She bowled 4 overs for just 16 runs, picking up 2 big wickets, Amu Surenkumar and Em Arlott. Her spell came at a crucial time, leaving Warwickshire at 115/8 in the 14th over and stopping them from building a bigger total. Franklin bowled tight lines, giving the batters no easy runs and not conceding a single boundary.
2/16 from four overs in a final! 🙌
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Phenomenal work, Phoebe Franklin! 📈
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Her economy rate of 4.00 was outstanding on a pitch that favored scoring, and by keeping Warwickshire to 153/9, she set up a target that Surrey could chase down comfortably. Franklin’s skill and cool-headedness under pressure made her spell the moment that shifted the game in Surrey’s favor, helping them secure the 2025 Vitality Blast Women title.
TCNI’s Hero of the Day
Grace Harris was named TCNI’s Hero of the Day for her unbeaten 63 off 33 balls, which powered Surrey to victory. Coming in at 42/3, Harris took charge with a stunning innings, hitting seven fours and two sixes. Her fifty off 25 balls completely changed the game, putting Warwickshire’s bowlers under pressure.
A Grace Harris rocket! 🚀
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Harris’s mix of power and smart shot selection kept the chase on track, and her partnerships with Sophia Dunkley and Kira Chathli made the target look easy. She guided Surrey to 154/5 in 16.4 overs, finishing the game with 20 balls to spare. Her calm yet aggressive approach was exactly what Surrey needed to win the 2025 Vitality Blast Women’s title. Harris’s match-winning performance made her the clear hero of the final, earning her the spotlight.
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