T20 Women’s Blast: Surrey Top After Scholfield Six
- Surrey clinched a dramatic, rain-affected victory over Lancashire in an 11-over cricket match at Emirates old Trafford.
- Lancashire had set a target of 86, and the game hung in the balance when rain began during Surrey's chase.
- The umpires called the players off the field due to worsening conditions, sealing Surrey's narrow victory and their third consecutive win.
Surrey triumphed over Lancashire in a thrilling, rain-shortened T20 Women’s Blast match, fueled by Scholfield‘s decisive six.This crucial hit propelled Surrey to victory by a mere two runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, showcasing the drama and intensity of the game. The match, reduced to 11 overs, saw Lancashire set a target of 86, but relentless rain intervened during surrey’s chase, adding to the suspense.Early setbacks for Lancashire, including Tilly Kesteven’s dismissal, set the tone. For Surrey, strong initial runs were followed by tense wickets before Scholfield’s match-winning performance. Catch all the exciting stories at News Directory 3. What’s next for both teams in the league?
surrey Edges Lancashire in Rain-Shortened Cricket Match
Updated June 09, 2025
Surrey clinched a dramatic, rain-affected victory over Lancashire in an 11-over cricket match at Emirates old Trafford. The game, already delayed, saw Surrey edge ahead by just two runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method when heavy downpours halted play.
Lancashire had set a target of 86, and the game hung in the balance when rain began during Surrey’s chase. With surrey at 53-4 in the eighth over, needing 60 to tie on DLS, Scholfield propelled her team ahead. she smashed Darcey Carter for a six and then added three more runs, pushing Surrey to 62.
The umpires called the players off the field due to worsening conditions, sealing Surrey’s narrow victory and their third consecutive win.
Earlier, Lancashire faced early setbacks. Tilly Kesteven was stumped off kalea Moore’s first ball, and Ryana MacDonald-Gay trapped Seren Smale lbw, leaving the hosts at 10-2. Fi Morris and skipper Ellie Threlkeld then steadied the innings with a 50-run partnership before Threlkeld was bowled by Dani Gregory for 24.
Ailsa Lister’s unfortunate slip led to another stumping for Chathli off Moore’s bowling.Tilly Corteen-Coleman then removed Morris for 29 and Danni Collins in speedy succession. Lancashire ultimately reached 85-6.
Surrey’s chase began strongly, reaching 38 after four overs. However, two quick wickets by Lancashire’s tara Norris, dismissing Bryony Smith and Grace Harris, leveled the playing field.Danni Wyatt-Hodge’s dismissal then increased the tension, with Surrey at 46-3.
Alana King further tightened the screws, taking her first wicket for Lancashire by bowling Chathli for two. Scholfield’s timely heroics then secured the win for Surrey just as the rain intensified.
What’s next
Surrey will look to continue their winning streak in upcoming matches,while Lancashire aims to rebound from this narrow defeat and improve their standing in the league.