The Blaze 256 for 6 (67, K Bryce 66) beat Durham Women 252 for 9 (Villiers 79, Windsor 54) by four wickets

The Blaze clinched their place in the semi-finals of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup women's competition after overcoming Durham Women by four wickets at Trent Bridge.

Half-centuries by Ireland international Orla Prendergast (67 off 79) and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce (66 from 72) broke the back of a 253-run target, the two allrounders adding 107 in 109 balls for the third wicket before experienced England allrounder Georgia Elwiss finished the job with an unbeaten 46 from 45.

Half-centuries from Mady Villiers , who hit a career-best 79 from 88 balls including 12 fours, and Emily Windsor (54 from 75) helped Durham Women to 252 for 9 from their 50 overs after opting to ba

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