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. The Blaze v Central Sparks 0-0

    After just one ball, there is a delay as a couple of Blaze players have to adjust the sightscreen behind the bowler's arm.

    Cricket, eh?!

  2. Get Involved

    #bbccricket, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    So we would like to know what you are thinking today?

    Are Southern Vipers going to win this title for a third straight year? Or will it be The Blaze, Central Sparks or South East Stars this time around?

    Get in touch and let us know your choice.

  3. Play!

    The Blaze v Central Sparks 0-0

    Grace Ballinger has the ball in hand to bowl for The Blaze.

    Ami Campbell to face.

    Play!

  4. 'Sparks will want revenge'

    Charlotte Taylor
    Southern Vipers spinner on BBC local radio

    Between these two sides in the fixtures in the rounds before this, one in May and one this week, The Blaze have won both of them quite convincingly.

    On Wednesday they won by five wickets at Edgbaston and they only won by 10 runs in the game in May at Trent Bridge.

    I'm sure the Sparks will want revenge today.

  5. Teams and toss - Blaze to bowl first

    The Blaze v Central Sparks (11:00 BST)

    Time to focus on the first semi-final where the all-important toss has taken place.

    The Blaze captain Kirstie Gordon has won it and asked Central Sparks to bat first.

    They played each other on Wednesday when The Blaze chased down 138 to win by five wickets - Gordon obviously is hoping for a repeat.

    The Blaze: Tammy Beaumont, Marie Kelly, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce (wk), Heather Graham, Ella Claridge, Michaela Kirk, Josie Groves, Kirstie Graham (c), Lucy Higham, Grace Ballinger

    Central Sparks: Ami Campbell, Davina Perrin, Abigail Freeborn (wk), Eve Jones (c), Courtney Webb, Katie George, Charis Pavely, Emily Arlott, Georgia Davis, Grace Potts, Hannah Baker.

  6. Listen on smart speaker

    #bbccricket

    A reminder that listening to radio commentaries of domestic cricket games is now even easier than ever.

    As well as the options on this page, the commentaries are now available on most smart speakers.

    For this first semi-final, simply say “ask BBC Sounds to play The Blaze v Central Sparks”.

  7. Listen live

    BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

    As always, we have ball by ball coverage of today's action, thanks to our BBC 5 Live Sports Extra and BBC local radio teams.

    It's the usual procedure - choose a commentary via the Watch and Listen tab at the top of this page and we'll continue providing text updates so you know what's happening.

  8. sun

    Dry conditions in Derby

    BBC Weather

    The BBC Weather forecast is saying there will be light cloud and a gentle breeze in Derby today.

    Looking at the symbols we hope the sun can try and make an appearance.

    We'll take that won't we?

  9. How we got here

    The Blaze were dominant during the group stage of the competition, winning nine of their 10 matches to finish five points clear of second-placed South East Stars.

    As the table shows, all four teams at Finals Day were comfortably the pick of this year's bunch.

    Charlotte Edwards Cup table

  10. The running order

    #bbccricket

    The County Ground in Derby is the venue for today's Finals Day with the action about to begin shortly.

    Here's how the day is shaping up.

    11:00 BST - First semi-final: The Blaze v Central Sparks

    14:30 - Second semi-final: South East Stars v Southern Vipers

    18:45 - Final

  11. Four teams, three games, one winner

    #bbccricket

    After 10 games of toil in the group stages of the Charlotte Edwards Cup, we have arrived at Finals Day.

    Can Southern Vipers make it three wins on the spin?

    Can the South East Stars repeat their success of 2021?

    Will The Blaze carry on their rampant group stage form and sweep their way to the title?

    Or will Central Sparks upset everything and walk off victorious?

    Let's find out over the course of the next nine hours or so!