Northern Diamonds beat Southern Vipers to win Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy | Cricket News

Northern Diamonds win their first Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, edging out Southern Vipers by two runs; Diamonds had misplaced to Vipers twice earlier than in finals however dethroned them on the third try

Northern Diamonds beat Southern Vipers to win the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy at Lord’s on Sunday.

After shedding to Vipers, the reigning champions, twice earlier than in finals, Diamonds dethroned them this yr on the third try.

In an thrilling end Diamonds received by two runs to safe their first title.

Northern Diamonds rejoice

They scored 215 for 9 wickets, with their high scorer Lauren Winfield-Hill making 65 runs off 87 balls.

Her opening stand of 87 with Linsey Smith, who hit 27 total herself, supplied the workforce’s basis with Bess Heath and Leah Dobson additional down the order scoring 44 and 34 respectively.

Vipers’ Georgia Adams took three wickets for 34 runs and Paige Scholfield two for 36.

With bat in hand Adams scored 70 and Maia Bouchier struck 48 however reaching 213-9 total noticed Vipers end simply two runs shy of Diamonds’ complete.

“To be able to turn it around, fall in love with the game again and take pressure off myself has been the most enjoyable bit. I’ve loved every game and it’s reflected in the way I’ve performed,” stated Winfield-Hill afterwards.

“We’ve come close against the Vipers a few times now and we’ve got a few wounds against them.

“I’m happy to bits.”