Surrey start Women's T20 Blast defence with win
Surrey began their Women's T20 Blast title defense with a six-wicket victory over Lancashire Thunder. Bryony Smith led the charge with a remarkable 71 runs off 35 balls, helping Surrey chase down a target of 186. Other matches saw Essex and The Blaze secure wins against Warwickshire Bears and Yorkshire, respectively.
- ▪Surrey chased down a target of 186 to win against Lancashire Thunder.
- ▪Bryony Smith scored 71 runs off 35 balls in the match.
- ▪Essex and The Blaze also won their opening matches in the Women's T20 Blast.
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