Somerset, Hampshire, Durham Secure Key Wins in Metro Bank Women's Cup

The ECB Women’s One Day Cup has showcased impressive performances from teams like Somerset, Hampshire, Durham, and Essex. Somerset Women secured their third consecutive victory with an emphatic 48-run win over Warwickshire, led by Sophie Luff's unbeaten century and key contributions from Heather Knight and Amanda-Jade Wellington, who also played vital roles throughout the tournament. Hampshire Women, led by Georgia Adams’ century, defeated Essex by 17 runs, with Linsey Smith's effective bowling contributing to their fourth win in six matches. Durham claimed a narrow three-wicket win over Warwickshire, highlighted by Mady Villiers’ all-round performance including her maiden List A fifty and crucial wickets. Across these matches, standout players such as Heather Knight, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Georgia Adams, Sophie Luff, and Mady Villiers have been instrumental in their teams' successes, demonstrating strong batting and bowling capabilities that are pivotal in their campaigns. The competition remains fierce with top teams closely contesting for supremacy in the tournament.