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One half of the Noughtie Child Podcast
It was great to talk to Netherlands international Isabel Van Der Woning this week, fresh from her exploits in Nepal, where she helped secure a T20 World Cup spot for the Dutch.
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Episode 212: How to qualify for a World Cup ft Isabel van der Woning
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10 days ago
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What a great tournament in Nepal. So pleased to see Scotland join Ireland, Netherlands and Bangladesh in England this summer. Nepal are co-hosting the under 19 world cup with Bangladesh this time next year. Expect more geo-political manoeuvring from BJP-BCCI-ICC.
22 days ago
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"Australia are weakened by this appointment". Our thoughts about the surprise news of Alyssa Healy's successor.
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24 days ago
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Written piece about Saudi Arabia to go with today's episode.
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Fairbreak goes to Saudi â the ultimate compromise?
In November 2025, it was announced that Fairbreak, the private company set up by Shaun Martyn and former Australia womenâs captain Lisa Sthalekar to promote inclusion, diversity and opportunity in spo...
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about 1 month ago
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New episode today about cricket and Saudi Arabia.
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Episode 208: Womenâs Cricket & Saudi Arabia
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about 1 month ago
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First episode of 2026 out today. The WPL starts this afternoon. Plus, 10 nations head to Nepal to decide who gets the final 4 places at this Summer's T20 World Cup. We assess who has the best chance.
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Episode 207: It's WPL Day
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about 1 month ago
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Special bumper Christmas episode out now featuring Northamptonshire's Mabel Reid and a full review of 2025. England's 2025 record: won 14, lost 14, 1 no result (which we deserved to lose). Will things improve in 2026?
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2 months ago
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Woeful Yorkshire unprepared for the reality of equity in 21st century cricket. Read all about the county fixtures for 2026 - who is giving prominence to their women's team and who is treating them unfairly?
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2026 Fixtures: A sign of progress or still a case of âmust do betterâ?
Woeful Yorkshire unprepared for the reality of equity in 21st Century cricketFor those of you who may have forgotten, Yorkshire women were promoted from Tier 2 to Tier 1 at the end of last season, hav...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/2026-fixtures-a-sign-of-progress-or-still-a-case-of-must-do-better
3 months ago
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Podcast is back after a (nearly) 2 week break. Enjoy!
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3 months ago
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Emergency pod. Our reaction to the World Cup final. Congratulations to India!
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4 months ago
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Some wild speculation of the future. Including the prospect of Davina Perrin lifting the World Cup (in 2041).
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4 months ago
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New episode out today! Career-defining innings from Rodrigues and Wolvaardt mean a new name will appear on the World Cup trophy. Hear our reaction as we try to follow the semi in a Manchester theatre. Plus Lennie Sims talks about her roots in Italy and in Bodyline.
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Episode 201: South Africa & India are in a World Cup Final
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4 months ago
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Time to remember Russell Osman in Escape to Victory.
4 months ago
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Our 200th episode! Lots of memories from the last almost 5 years of the podcast plus very brief update on the World Cup.
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Episode 200: We've Scored a Double Ton
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4 months ago
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World Cup episode. Who is the most valuable player so far? Which superstars have more ducks than Sainsbury's meat counter? Are Australia just toying with us all by letting their number 10 batter score a 50?
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4 months ago
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Arthur Miller, Harmanpreet Kaur, the 1982 FIFA World Cup and a plague of gnats. A few thoughts on a recent game at the ICC World Cup.
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5 months ago
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New article about to drop. It will be the first time I've used the phrase "quasi-Biblical plague of gnats" in a cricket match report.
5 months ago
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"Chalk and cheese" or "cheese and crackers"? We discuss the transformation of England from old school writing implement to solidified dairy product in episode 197, out now!
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Episode 197: The 2025 World Cup is Underway
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5 months ago
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An epic hour long deconstruction of the 2025 season out now. The highs (2 great finals days). The lows (1 not so good finals day). The road and rail trips. The team of the season. We relive it all!
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Episode 196: 2025 Season Debrief
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5 months ago
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My final match report of my first season in the press box. It has been a joy!
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Lancashire lift the One Day Cup to cap the âyear of the chaseâ
Lancashire (289/4 from 48.3 overs) beat Hampshire (288/6 from 50 overs) by six wickets.The Metro Bank One Day Cup final began with renditions of âAbide with meâ and âGod save the Kingâ. By the end, it...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/lancashire-lift-the-one-day-cup-to-cap-the-year-of-the-chase
5 months ago
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So it's Hampshire v Lancashire in the Metro Bank One Day Cup final on Sunday. In case anyone has missed it, here's my report of how Lancashire won their semi final yesterday.
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Heroic team effort sees Lancashire overcome The Blaze in gripping semi-final
Lancashire (241/6) beat The Blaze (236/9) by 5 runsIn the most thrilling of finishes Lancashire found a way to win against a Blaze side who seemed to be cruising to victory until the very end of a ten...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/heroic-team-effort-sees-lancashire-overcome-the-blaze-in-gripping-semi-final
5 months ago
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New episode out this morning with Glamorgan's Eve Jackson previewing the Tier 2 One Day Cup final.
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Episode 194: Tier 2 ODC Final Preview ft Eve Jackson
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5 months ago
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My thoughts from today's semifinal in sunny Cardiff.
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Bethan Ellis shows Division One class in Division Two semi
Metro Bank One Day Cup semi-finalGlamorgan (209 all out) beat Northamptonshire (148 all out) by 61 runsGlamorgan comfortably overcame Northamptonshire in the Womenâs Metro Bank One Day Cup semi-final ...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/bethan-ellis-shows-division-one-class-in-division-two-semi
6 months ago
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Germany lose to Netherlands in their final match of the tour, but have shown tremendous progress over the last week.
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Stubborn Germany show huge progress despite defeat to the Netherlands
Netherlands (175/4) beat Germany (110/1) by 65 runsThe last time these two teams met only four days ago resulted in a huge 202 run victory for the Netherlands. If anything can demonstrate the progress...
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6 months ago
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The story of how Harold Larwood's great great niece helped Italy defeat Germany today.
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Italy win with Southern European style alongside Southern Hemisphere steel
Italy (110/2 from 14 overs) beat Germany (108/4 from 20 overs) by 8 wickets with 36 balls to spareIn a battle of the underdogs in this very enjoyable European Division 1 qualifier series, it was Italy...
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6 months ago
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Ireland v Germany match report. Amy Hunter: teenage record breaker.
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6 months ago
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Match report on Netherlands v Germany today. Spoiler: it was not a close game
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Siegersâ century the highlight as Netherlands wallop Germany by 202 runs
Geographical neighbours and historical foes met at the Hazelaarweg Stadion in Rotterdam today as The Netherlands hosted Germany in the European Division One Qualifier for next yearâs T20 World Cup. In...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/siegers-century-the-highlight-as-netherlands-wallop-germany-by-202-runs
6 months ago
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An article I wrote after yesterday's eliminator game about Issy Wong's sausage roll inspired performance.
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Wong rolls over the Blaze with all-round performance
Bears women (163/8) beat The Blaze (143 all out) by 20 runsOn the way to The Oval this morning, the staff members at the small cafĂŠ at Warwick Parkway station proudly informed us that they had recentl...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/wong-rolls-over-the-blaze-with-all-round-performance
7 months ago
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Yorkshire await Middlesex in the Division 2 Vitality Blast final. Here's a report on how Middlesex got there.
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Middlesex send warning shot to Yorkshire and Glamorgan with authoritative win in first semi-final
Middlesex (109/0 from 10.4 overs) beat Leicestershire (140/8 from 20 overs) by 10 wickets (DLS method)A fine 50 from 30 balls by opener Finty Trussler saw Middlesex ease into the Vitality Blast Divisi...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/middlesex-send-warning-shot-to-yorkshire-and-glamorgan-with-authoritative-win-in-first-semi-final
7 months ago
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Who should be in and who should be out of the 2025 World Cup squad? After England's final ODI of the summer and 10 weeks until the World Cup begins, here are my thoughts...
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Englandâs World Cup Squad 2025 â who could be selected?
After Englandâs series against India finished this week, let us consider who could and should feature in the squad of 15 to travel to the World Cup in September. To start with, itâs worth looking at t...
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7 months ago
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Here's my report on yesterday's game and the general state of England's ODI team as they prepare for the world cup.
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Gritty win shows that England are beginning to find a new identity under Edwards
England (116/2 from 21 overs) beat India (143/8 from 29 overs) by 8 wickets (DLS method)I think itâs probably correct to say that rain-affected games somehow feel slightly odd. The spectator prepares ...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/gritty-win-shows-that-england-are-beginning-to-find-a-new-identity-under-edwards
7 months ago
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Bonus episode out now. 100 years of Gunnersbury Cricket Club. It was a lot of fun putting this documentary together.
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100 years of Gunnersbury Womenâs Cricket Club
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7 months ago
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New episode out today. And watch out for a special bonus episode tomorrow.
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Episode 189: ODIs Underway & Finals Day Approaches ft Gemma Porter
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7 months ago
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Match report from New Road as a star is born at Worcester today. Caitlin Baker-Smith: remember the name!
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A star is born as Worcestershireâs youth policy is rewarded
It felt like an âI was thereâ moment. On the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, as Bryan Adamsâ âSummer of â69â echoed round New Road, just as it did at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia all those years ago,...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/a-star-is-born-as-worcestershire-s-youth-policy-is-rewarded
7 months ago
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New article as England prepare to play their final T20 game of 2025.
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England to prepare for home T20 World Cup by taking a 10 month break from playing T20 cricket
England prepare to play India in the final T20 of their five-match series tonight knowing that their next T20 fixture will be in May 2026, just 4 weeks before the ICC T20 World Cup tournament begins. ...
https://noughtiechildpodca.wixsite.com/my-site/post/england-to-prepare-for-home-t20-world-cup-by-taking-a-10-month-break-from-playing-t20-cricket
8 months ago
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New episode out now with lots of chat about how India's fielding restricted England so effectively at Old Trafford.
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Episode 188: India Win T20 Series at Old Trafford
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8 months ago
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Preview article for this evening's match between England and India. Why do England play so few matches in the north?
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England to end long exile from Lancashire with overdue return to Old Trafford
4th Vitality T20 international â Old Trafford9th July 2025Englandâs women return to Old Trafford this evening for the first time since 2012. Lancashire County Cricket Club have marketed this game stro...
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8 months ago
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New episode out today with the wonderful Maddie Ward
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Episode 187: India Excel & Yorkshire to Finals Day ft Maddie Ward
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8 months ago
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Fascinating interview with Birmingham Bears' Millie Taylor about moving to the Midlands and being a mirror image twin.
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Episode 186: Left Arm Leg Spin (No That's Not a Typo!) ft Millie Taylor
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8 months ago
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New podcast episode out this morning.
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Episode 185: Villiers to the WBBL, World Cup Fixtures x2 & The Blast
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8 months ago
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Decided to not do GCSE marking for the whole of today and instead had a very good afternoon at Edgbaston. Bears' batting: fragile but deep. Charis Pavely: potential 2026 World Cup star. Esmae MacGregor: best bowler in the Blast. Read all about it:
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Pavely shows maturity and strength to take Bears to victory
Birmingham Bears (154/8) defeated Essex (150/3) by 2 wickets with one ball to spare.Birmingham Bears recorded their fifth win out of eight games in the Vitality T20 Blast to move up to second in the t...
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8 months ago
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Here are some thoughts on the ODI series V West Indies and a theory why they make it so difficult to access the car park at Grace Road. đđ żď¸
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9 months ago
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Some thoughts on the back of the first ODI of the Edwards era.
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What Englandâs ODI approach reveals about Charlotte Edwardsâ plans
England (345/6) beat West Indies (237 all out) by 108 runsâMy main focus is going to be the 50 over game â understanding a blueprint thatâs going to be successful for us in the World Cup in India. Ins...
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9 months ago
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New podcast episode out now. T20 County Cup Finals Day review. What does success look like for England and for West Indies in the ODI series? Is Alice Capsey undropable? (Because whenever she gets dropped she gets an immediate recall). Plus Izzy Patel interview.
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Episode 182: Lancashire Win the T20 Cup! ft Izzy Patel
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9 months ago
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A tournament review, with splendidly constructed wall-chart graphics and a match report for the final. In summary: the One Day County Cup is one of the best ideas the ECB has had. So why don't they tell anyone about it?
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Loud music, pyrotechnics, but no fans. Kesteven stars as Lancashire win on a day when cricket got its scheduling wrong
When project Darwin heralded a new era for womenâs domestic cricket, one could argue that some of the changes were more to do with branding than with cricket. The eight regions of the previous system ...
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9 months ago
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Lancashire post a huge 172/6, including 37 from the last 3 overs. Tilly Kesteven: remember the name!
9 months ago
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Slight delay whilst watching the T20 county cup final? Why not read the report of the second semifinal?
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Anxious Lancashire hold their nerve to seal place in T20 Cup Final
Lancashire (91/3) beat The Blaze by (86/8) by 7 wickets (DLS method)Lancashire chased down 90 from 16 overs to beat The Blaze in a rain affected semi-final at Taunton thanks to a confident 34 not out ...
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9 months ago
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Rain has caused a delay in Taunton. Lancashire 58/0 after 7 overs. Tilly Kesteven is playing very well - she is making up for her first innings đ đŚ
9 months ago
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The Blaze scored 86/8 after 16 overs. Lancashire require 90 (DLS) from 16 overs to qualify for tonight's final.
9 months ago
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Match report as Surrey progress to this evening's final.
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Surrey scrape through to T20 Cup final after unconvincing display against under-strength Bears
Surrey (135/7) beat the Bears (134/9) by three wicketsTop order travails undid the Bears again as Surrey won the first semi-final of the Womenâs County Cup at Taunton thanks to Kalea Mooreâs 35 runs a...
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9 months ago
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