
Surrey start Women’s T20 Blast defence with win
Champions Surrey beat Lancashire Thunder by six wickets, while Essex and The Blaze also win their opening matches in the 2026 Women’s T20 Blast.
SATURDAY, 23 MAY 2026, 09:35

Champions Surrey beat Lancashire Thunder by six wickets, while Essex and The Blaze also win their opening matches in the 2026 Women’s T20 Blast.

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