What Hampshire W vs Durham W means for T20 Blast Women's

Durham Through to Finals Day

Durham's four-wicket victory sends them to the T20 Blast women's final. Hampshire's 129 proved insufficient despite reaching the semi-final stage - they will have to reflect on a total that never quite built momentum, finishing on 129/8 after 20 overs.

Durham's chase was composed. Needing 130, they got there in 19.2 overs with four wickets in hand, suggesting they had enough batting depth to handle the target without panic. That efficiency matters. They won with four balls unused, indicating control rather than a scramble to the line.

For Durham, this is a significant step forward. Semi-final victories breed confidence going into a final. They've proven they can execute under pressure - winning the toss, choosing to bowl, then chasing successfully in London. That's a complete performance.

Hampshire exit as semi-finalists. They had their chance to reach the final but couldn't quite get enough runs on the board. The margin was narrow - just two runs separated the sides - but in knockout cricket, narrow defeats sting hardest.

Durham carry momentum into the final. Hampshire's tournament ends here.