Summary

  • Kathryn and Sarah Bryce both hit half-centuries as The Blaze beat South East Stars by seven wickets to win Charlotte Edwards Cup

  • Stars took 22 off first over in final but are then restricted to 141-9

  • The Blaze beat Central Sparks by five wickets in first semi-final

  • Courtney Webb's 45 helps Sparks to 140-9 but Kathryn Bryce (44) & Tammy Beaumont (39) guide Blaze into final at 142-5

  • South East Stars edge reigning champions Southern Vipers by five runs in thrilling second semi

  • Sophia Dunkley top-scores with 49 as Stars post 162-5 and Vipers fall just short on 157-9

Live Reporting

Harry Everett and Katie Holloway

  1. 'Last chance to put their names on trophy'

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 77-3

    Kevan James
    BBC radio commentator at County Ground, Derby

    The Sparks have made a fast start here on what looks to be a good pitch.

    The ball is coming through nicely allowing the batters to be confident about hitting through the line.

    This first semi-final is being played between the two sides here who have not won this competition.

    Being the last year of the regional set-up this is their last chance to put their name on the trophy

  2. Halfway point

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 77-3

    A fine over from Lucy Higham as she concedes just two runs from the over.

    We are at halfway - which side will be happier?

  3. 'The Blaze needed that wicket '

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 75-3

    Charlotte Taylor
    Southern Vipers spinner on BBC local radio

    The Blaze needed that wicket because they just need to keep pegging the Sparks back because they are motoring at the minute.

  4. wicket

    WICKET Jones c&b Higham 10

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 75-3

    Lucy Higham returns with her off-spin and strikes second ball.

    A little bit of flight tempts Eve Jones, but her drive is taken well down by the bowler for a fine return catch.

    The Blaze chipping away well here.

    Lucy Higham of The Blaze catches Eve Jones of Central Sparks outGetty Images

  5. The Blaze v Central Sparks 75-2

    A sixth bowler already as Australia international Heather Graham comes into the attack.

    But her first legal delivery (she opens with a wide) is hit gloriously for a six over cover by Eve Jones.

    More like it from the Sparks captain.

  6. 'Perrin fulfilled her role'

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 65-2

    Nikki Chaudhuri
    Surrey bowler on BBC local radio

    Davina Perrin really fulfilled her role. An outstanding knock.

    It was a much needed wicket and an important wicket.

  7. The Blaze v Central Sparks 65-2

    Josie Gibson's leg-breaks this time and she whizzes through six balls with six runs conceded and no boundaries.

    The wicket of Davina Perrin has slowed up the Sparks' momentum.

  8. The Blaze v Central Sparks 59-2

    The end of the powerplay, but Abigail Freeborn helps herself to four off Kirstie Gordon.

    Sparks skipper Eve Jones is now at the crease and plays out a couple of dot balls to see out the over.

  9. wicket

    WICKET Perrin b Ballinger 32

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 54-2

    What a response from Grace Ballinger!

    This one is on the money from Ballinger, Davina Perrin misses it and the ball smashes into her off-stump.

    Perrin's brilliant start is brought to an end.

    But the 17-year-old has given the Sparks a good platform.

    Grace Ballinger of The Blaze celebrates after getting Davina Perrin of Central Sparks out during the Charlotte Edwards Cup Semi Final match between The Blaze and Central SparksGetty Images

  10. 'A fiery start from Central Sparks'

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 54-1

    Nikki Chaudhuri
    Surrey bowler on BBC local radio

    It's been a fiery start from Central Sparks and especially from Davina Perrin. She's really gone all guns blazing.

  11. 50 runs

    50 up for Sparks

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 54-1

    Grace Ballinger swaps ends for the final over of the powerplay.

    But Davina Perrin has her measure as she is gifted a full toss - four and that is 50 up.

    Next ball and too much width allows Perrin to find the boundary again.

    She has 32 off 18 balls.

  12. The Blaze v Central Sparks 44-1

    Kathryn Bryce is introduced into the attack.

    Four or out? Four or out? It's four as Davina Perrin's lofted drive is just out of reach of Marie Kelly at long on.

    Perrin moves to 22.

    Davina PerrinGetty Images

  13. 'Wicket will suit batters'

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 37-1

    Kevan James
    BBC local radio cricket commentator

    It looks a good wicket, it looks like it's coming on nicely, which will suit the batters that's for sure.

  14. wicket

    WICKET Campbell c Kelly b Gordon 21

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 37-1

    Captain Kirstie Gordon brings herself onto bowl and the left-arm spinner's first ball is dispatched straight down the ground for a maximum by Ami Campbell.

    She crashes two more fours before Gordon has her revenge off the final ball as Campbell can't clear long-on.

    There were 14 runs off the over, but Gordon has the breakthrough.

  15. 'Perrin plays with such confidence'

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 23-0

    Charlotte Taylor
    Southern Vipers spinner on BBC local radio

    Davina Perrin is playing with freedom.

    Only 17 years old and she plays with such confidence.

  16. The Blaze v Central Sparks 23-0

    Ami Campbell picks up her first boundary.

    Grace Ballinger bangs one into the pitch, it sits up and Campbell smashes it through the offside.

  17. 'A decent start by Sparks'

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 17-0

    Clive Eakin
    BBC local radio cricket commentator

    Central Sparks have got off to a decent start here led by Davina Perrin who has got 15 of their 17 runs.

    Davina Perrin and Ami Campbell of Central Sparks during the Charlotte Edwards Cup Semi Final match between The Blaze and Central SparksGetty Images
  18. 6 runs

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 17-0

    We only need 10 balls for the first six of Finals Day!

    It's devastating from Davina Perrin as she comes down the track to Lucy Higham and launches it over mid-on. Fabulous shot!

    That's 12 off the over with Perrin already on 15.

  19. Will The Blaze maintain group form?

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 5-0

    The Blaze have been the dominant side throughout this year's group stages, winning nine of their 10 games, including two victories over today's opponents, Central Sparks.

    But that counts for nothing as they start as equals in this first semi-final.

    The Blaze team in a pre-match huddleGetty Images

  20. The Blaze v Central Sparks 5-0

    Grace Ballinger spoils a good first over as she offers a bit of width off the last ball.

    It gives Davina Perrin room to crash it over the offside field for the first boundary of the day.

    How many of those will we see across the three matches?

    Davina Perrin of Central SparksRex Features