Somerset's Six-Wicket Win Over Lancashire

0:00On April 19th, Somerset pulled off a solid four-wicked win over Lancashire in the Metro Bank one-day cup at Southport. The host posted 259 for 8 and 50 overs, led by Skipper Ellie Throwkeld's 71 and 5 Morris' 52. Somerset chased it down in 47.5 overs, with Heather Knight hitting 63 and Danny Gibson blasting 60. Lancashire batted first and built a platform through an 88-run stand for the fourth wicket between Throwkeld and Morris. They accelerated late thanks to quick contributions from Ailsa Lister and Kate Cross, but Alex Griffiths wrapped up the innings with 3-4. 51. England spent herself the Ecclestone, facing her former captain Knight, snared 3 for 46, including key middle-order blows that left Somerset. At 132 for 4. Still, the pressure mounted on Lancashire as the visitors rebuilt steadily. Knight and Gibson then forged a crucial 53-run partnership that shifted momentum before Ecclestone struck again. Gibson took charge with powerful hitting,

1:022-6s and 8-4s, pushing Somerset closed despite her eventual dismissal. Dean and Hazel finished unbeaten on 21-a-piece, guiding Somerset home with 13 balls left. This chase keeps their campaign rolling strong in the one-day competition.