Middlesex Women Secure Victory Over Sussex Women in Vitality Blast Women League 2 T20 Match Middlesex Women claimed a decisive 11-run victory over Sussex Women in a Vitality Blast Women League 2 T20 encounter at Merchant Taylors’ School Ground in Northwood on Sunday, July 5, 2026. The match, which began at 19:00 GMT, saw Middlesex bat first and post a total of 174 runs in 20 overs, with Sussex Women falling short at 163 for seven wickets. The result highlighted Middlesex’s dominance in the batting lineup and their ability to capitalize on key moments in the game. Middlesex Women’s innings was anchored by a standout performance from R Pindoria, who remained not out on 52 runs, scoring at an impressive strike rate of 185.71. Her innings, supported by a solid contribution from Saskia Horley (38) and Scarlett Hughes (22), laid the foundation for a competitive total. The team’s ability to rotate the strike and maintain momentum was evident, with multiple partnerships adding depth to their score. Extras, totaling 23 runs (including 15 byes and 8 wides), added to the total, while the bowlers managed to restrict the opposition’s scoring opportunities. Sussex Women’s batting response was less effective, as they struggled to match Middlesex’s output. Despite a half-century from MAB Adams (51) and a brisk 33 from Izzy Collis, the team’s lower order failed to build on their early momentum. The dismissal of key players, including Shristi Patil (3) and Bella Johnson (15), proved costly, and Sussex’s total of 163 fell short of the target. The bowlers, particularly Eve O’Neill, who took four wickets for 26 runs, played a crucial role in restricting the visitors’ scoring. The match’s outcome was influenced by strategic decisions on both sides.#middlesex_women #sussex_women #vitality_blast_women_league_2 #merchant_taylors_school_ground #r_pindoria
Middlesex Women Secure 11-Run Victory Over Sussex Sharks in Vitality Blast Women League 2 Clash Middlesex Women concluded their Vitality Blast Women League 2 campaign with an 11-run triumph against Sussex Sharks Women at Radlett Cricket Club. The hosts, who opted to bat first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 174/7 in their 20 overs. Key contributions came from Scarlett Hughes, who scored 22 off 13 deliveries, and Riva Pindoria, whose unbeaten half-century of 52 off 28 balls propelled the team toward a strong total. Hannah Davis added late support with an unbeaten seven off three balls. Sussex, in reply, reached 163/7, falling short of the target by 11 runs. Middlesex’s innings began brightly as Hughes set the tone with her aggressive 22, helping the hosts reach 33 before she was dismissed by Bella Johnson. Sussex responded with two quick wickets, removing Artemis Downer for five, but captain Saskia Horley and Gaya Gole steadied the innings with a 55-run partnership. Horley’s 38 off 27 balls, including four fours and a six, and Gole’s composed 15 laid the foundation for a solid total. Pindoria then took charge, scoring 52 off 28 balls with six fours and a six, while Davis’s late cameo ensured Middlesex’s total remained competitive. Sussex’s batting response was marked by a strong opening stand of 88 between Izzy Collis and Mollie Adams, with Adams scoring 51 off 31 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the Sharks’ chase faced challenges as Saskia Horley broke the partnership by dismissing Adams. Hannah Davis quickly removed Collis for 33, and Alice Whitmore dismissed Shristi Patil to leave Sussex at 93/3.#middlesex_women #sussex_sharks_women #radlett_cricket_club #vitality_blast_women_league_2 #scarlett_hughes
Vitality Blast 2026 Set for Historic Double Header at Lord’s The 2026 Vitality Blast will kick off with a historic double header at Lord’s on Friday, May 22, as Middlesex Women & Middlesex face Kent Women & Kent Spitfires in a rare pairing of teams from the same county. This event marks the first of two Bank Holiday weekend matches, with Kent Women & Kent Spitfires also set to host Sussex Sharks Women & Sussex Sharks at the St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury on Monday, May 25. The double header will feature two matches: Middlesex Women vs. Kent Women at 2:15pm and Middlesex vs. Kent Spitfires at 6:15pm. The event is part of the Women’s Vitality Blast League Two, where defending champions Middlesex aim to retain their title. Middlesex, led by skipper Saskia Horley, will draw on their recent victory over Kent Women in the Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup, a win that has bolstered their confidence ahead of the tournament. Kent Women, captained by Megan Belt, will field a squad of 14 players, including Laura Bailey, Grace Poole, and Sophie Singer, who are returning for the first time this summer. The squad includes several key players, though Rachel King remains with Surrey, and Izzy Cloke and Tilly Callaghan are sidelined due to injury. The match will be broadcast live on the Kent Cricket website, with pictures and sound provided by Middlesex Cricket. For the men’s side, Kent Spitfires will take on Middlesex in the 2026 Vitality Blast, with Sam Billings leading the team. The squad includes Joe Denly, the club’s highest T20 run scorer, and Fred Klaassen, a Netherlands international seamer. Matt Milnes, a 2021 Blast winner, is set to return after a four-year absence, while Harry Finch and Jake Lintott, both from the Second XI, have been included.#kent_spitfires #vitality_blast #middlesex_women #kent_women #middlesex_men
