The Blaze absolutely came out swinging today, smashing defending champions Surrey by 6 wickets in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 Blast Finals Day! Talk about making a statement right off the bat.
Blaze Bowlers Were On Fire, Sent Defending Champs Packing
How did they pull off such a massive upset? Charli Knott was an absolute beast with the ball, ripping through the Surrey lineup with an incredible 4-15. Grace Ballinger wasn't far behind, snatching 3-18 herself. These two bowlers just tore Surrey apart, getting them bowled out with a shocking 28 balls still to spare! After that dominant display, The Blaze then just cruised to their target of 106, needing only 21 balls to spare to seal the deal. You love to see that kind of relentless pressure.Durham Fights Back After Early Scare Against Hampshire
Meanwhile, in the second semi-final, it was a bit more of a grind. Durham inserted the Hampshire Hawks, and things started strong for the Hawks, but Durham clearly found their rhythm. Maia Bouchier fell early, and Durham rallied hard after that strong Hawks start. We saw Hampshire post 105-7 after 16 overs, with Ella McCaughan contributing 23 before she departed. Durham really had to battle it out to earn their spot. So, the stage is set! We've got The Blaze, fresh off a huge upset, ready to face Durham, who fought hard for their spot. The final is scheduled for 18:45 BST tonight. You just know it's going to be an intense showdown to see who lifts that Women's T20 Blast trophy.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.