Glamorgan Women win vital One Day Cup match against Yorkshire

Bethan Gammon in batting action for GlamorganImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Glamorgan's Bethan Gammon scored 34 in her side's victory

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MetroBank One Day Cup League 2, Weetwood

Yorkshire 172 (39.4 overs): Fackrell 36*; Walker 3-40, Reid 3-46

Glamorgan 173-6 (45.5 overs): Parfitt 49, Gammon 34, Freeborn 30; Fackrell 3-34

Glamorgan won by 4 wickets

Glamorgan battled to a hard-fought four wicket win over Yorkshire in Leeds to strengthen their chances of making the semi-finals.

Captain Lauren Parfitt anchored the top order with 49 as Glamorgan made a strong start in pursuit of 173.

Opener Abbey Freeborn made 30 and Bethan Gammon hit 34.

Ria Fackrell took three wickets but it was too late to drag the game back.

Fackrell also hit Yorkshire's top score of 36 not out after the home side started badly.

Nicole Reid (3-46), Poppy Walker (3-40), and Gemma Porter (2-24) all had successful days with the ball.

Glamorgan have five wins from six, with three to play, while Yorkshire have three from six and need a strong finish to make the semi-finals.